Nelson To Host First Medical Marijuana Conference In USVI
- Staff
- July 19, 2019
Positive Nelson, the former senator and current Department of Agriculture commissioner has partnered with 420Media and St. Croix-based NT Media Productions to host what is being called the first comprehensive medical marijuana conference, named "CannaVal. “As the Virgin Islands prepares for the roll-out of Medical Cannabis, it is of paramount importance that we educate our healthcare practitioners, patients, policymakers, business prospects, and the people,” said Mr. Nelson. The event will be held on Saturday at the St. Croix Educational Complex from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Programs of CannaVal will encompass focus seminars, offering an in-depth exchange with speakers, said the release. “420MEDIA worked to bring the best in class cannabis and hemp education to the people of the USVI with local support and partnerships,” said 420MEDIA owner, Kerri Accardi. “In addition to learning about the many health benefits derived from the cannabis plant, Virgin Islanders will gain a better understa...
