About Us

Core Values

  1. Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and transparency in all our endeavors.

  2. Inclusivity: Fostering an environment that embraces diversity, collaboration, and equal opportunity.

  3. Innovation: Encouraging and supporting innovative practices that drive the growth and sustainability of the medicinal cannabis industry.

  4. Responsibility: Ensuring the responsible use and development of medicinal cannabis for the benefit of individuals and society.

Overview

EThe Medicinal Cannabis Authority (the “MCA” or “Authority”) of Antigua and Barbuda was established in 2019 pursuant to the Antigua and Barbuda Cannabis Act 2018 and Cannabis Regulations 2019 and has its headquarters at Suite #21 at Jasmines Court, St. John’s Antigua.

The Authority is a statutory body created for the purpose of regulating and issuing licenses for the cultivation, manufacture, processing, extraction, import, export, testing, research, distribution, and sale of medicinal cannabis goods.

The Authority monitors all financial and other related transactions within the medicinal cannabis industry, and also has oversight of the issuance of licences for sacramental cannabis use.

Stakeholder Collaboration

We understand the importance of collaboration in building a successful industry. The MCA actively engages with stakeholders, including businesses, healthcare professionals, educators, and the public, to create a comprehensive and inclusive framework that addresses the diverse needs of our community.

Overview

MCA regulates licenses for diverse medicinal cannabis operations

The Medicinal Cannabis Authority (the “MCA” or “Authority”) of Antigua and Barbuda was established in 2019 pursuant to the Antigua and Barbuda Cannabis Act 2018 and Cannabis Regulations 2019 and has its headquarters at Suite #21 at Jasmines Court, St. John’s Antigua.

The Authority is a statutory body created for the purpose of regulating and issuing licenses for the cultivation, manufacture, processing, extraction, import, export, testing, research, distribution, and sale of medicinal cannabis goods. The Authority monitors all financial and other related transactions within the medicinal cannabis industry, and also has oversight of the issuance of licences for sacramental cannabis use.

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Our Vision

The premier Medicinal Cannabis Authority is committed to building a world class, trusted, sustainable and marketable medicinal cannabis industry within the twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda which will facilitate significant medicinal benefits to the public it serves, and enable the controlled observance of sacramental practice.

Our Mission

To regulate the medicinal cannabis industry within Antigua and Barbuda in the best interest of the public, ensuring that there is compliance with the law and supporting best practices in the cultivation, manufacturing, governance, transparency and management of the industry, as well as preserving traditional cultural practices through the monitored facilitation of sacramental use.

Our Mandate

MCA regulates licenses for diverse medicinal cannabis operations

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Regulate medicinal cannabis business and the sacramental use of cannabis for religious use within Antigua and Barbuda, and in so doing to consider the protection of the public to be the highest priority;
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Consider the protection of the public paramount in the exercise of all licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary powers;
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Ensure that the public receives the highest quality medicinal cannabis products for therapeutic use by establishing and enforcing standards for medicinal cannabis products
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Create Rules and recommend further Regulations as may be necessary to implement, administer and enforce its duties under the Cannabis Act, 2018;
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Collect requisite fees as outlined by the Cannabis Regulations, 2019 in connection with licensing activities and in so doing create revenue opportunity for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Our Team