As the highly anticipated Foxy’s HempFest gets going today Saturday, July 13, 2019, headliner and Jamaican reggae artiste Jepther McClymon aka ‘Luciano’ as promised, is putting the conversation around the legalisation of cannabis on the front burner. Photo: Facebook

Jamaican reggae artiste Jepther McClymon aka ‘Luciano’ takes a photo opportunity with VI Fans. Photo: Facebook

The HempFest will kick off on July 13, 2019, and transportation to the island will be handled by New Horizons Ferry Service from West End, with return ferries after the show. Photo: VINO/File

Yesterday Friday, July 12, 2019, Luciano caught up with the media where he shared some of what can be expected at tonight’s fest, including what steps the Virgin Islands (VI) should take on the path to legalising cannabis while praising the Territory for its reliance shown during the hurricane devastations of 2017.

Spiritual Inspiration

“I have a lot of fans here and I know after the storm [and] the devastation that took place here, I know the people [have] been no doubt awaiting this kind of spiritual inspiration and encouragement to keep the fire alive and well,” he told the media.

“I am very impressed with what they have done because there’s no doubt that the people have a resilience and they have a strong faith in the almighty, because this is what put them back on their foot,” he said in noting that the VI should give thanks that the storm happened in the day and not the night since things could have been worse.

According to Luciano, the people of the VI needs to continue on the good path of love and righteousness so that youths can be inspired towards a bright future.

Legalise cannabis – Luciano

“Right around the world this is a topic that is well attended, and people all over are welcoming the changed that we see happening,” he said in relation to the legalisation of cannabis in places like Jamaica, Canada, St. Vincent and other countries.

Luciano charged, “The herb was given by the Almighty as a healing for the nation so there’s no need to fight it… I want to encourage them [VI Leaders] to follow what the other leaders are doing,” he said given the healing properties of the cannabis and its growing acceptance globally.

For the 2019 edition of the HempFest, the day will feature a Vendor’s Market and Fashion Show, with the evening musical lineup championed by artists like JahLand, MP3, IllMindz and Ritical, with Luciano as the headliner.

Other Keynote Speakers will include Virgin Islands (VI) legislator, Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Senator Positive T.A. Nelson from St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), both aiming to sensitise the public on the benefits of Cannabis to the VI economy.