Entrepreneurs Kim Caisey and Rickai Robinson have launched the Bermuda Cannabis Association, the island’s first self-regulatory organization for the cannabis industry.
Ms. Caisey said the for-profit BCA’s mission is to foster a professional, responsible, and ethical cannabis industry in Bermuda.
In alignment with that mission, she said, the BCA will collaborate closely with its members, government officials, and other stakeholders to develop robust policies and best practices that prioritize the safety, quality, and efficacy of cannabis products.
The BCA will welcome individuals and members from businesses involved in medical cannabis, as well as the production, manufacturing, distribution, and sales of cannabis products.
Ms. Caisey is developing the BCA in the Ignite Bermuda entrepreneurial accelerator program.
She said: “Our goal is to empower and guide our members in their pursuit of excellence, ensuring that the cannabis industry in Bermuda is built on a foundation of integrity and professionalism.”
To that end, the BCA has established the Bermuda Cannabis Training Institute.
Ms. Caisey, a graduate of the virtual program offered by Colorado’s Cannabis Training University, said the BCA has partnered with the Denver-headquartered institution to offer a virtual six-month introductory cannabis career training course in Bermuda that will run from January through June next year.