Caribbean cannabis growers, particularly in Antigua and Jamaica, are looking to expand their domestic sales and export capabilities following a decade of decriminalization and legalization efforts in the region. The move is bolstered by a recent reclassification of cannabis in the United States, which some hope will pave the way for future international trade.

• Antigua and Barbuda's Medicinal Cannabis Authority is actively developing a cannabis export industry, with chief executive Regis Burton stating they have the "legal framework in place, a prime geographical location and an international airport."
• Jamaica's Cannabis Licensing Authority has established interim procedures to facilitate ganja exports, with an estimated over 800,000 people using cannabis annually in Jamaica.
• The region, especially Antigua, is conducting research into the medicinal and agricultural benefits of cannabis, with campus principal Prof Rose-Marie Belle Antoine from the University of the West Indies advocating for further liberalization beyond decriminalization.