About Us

Our Mission

The MCA’s mission is to regulate and facilitate the responsible cultivation, processing, distribution, and use of medicinal cannabis, ensuring safety, quality, and accessibility while promoting research and economic development.

Our Vision

To position St. Kitts and Nevis as a leader in the global medicinal cannabis industry, recognized for integrity, innovation, and scientific excellence.

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Our Mandate

Established under the Medicinal Cannabis Act 2020, the Authority is responsible for:

  • Overseeing licensing and compliance for cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution.
  • Setting quality control and safety standards.
  • Promoting patient access and public education.
  • Supporting research and development initiatives.
  • Ensuring alignment with international drug control conventions.

Our Guiding Principles

The Saint Kitts & Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority (SKNMCA) is guided by foundational principles that shape every policy, decision, and action we undertake. These principles ensure alignment with national priorities and international standards.

Inclusion: We ensure that all stakeholders have a voice in the development and operation of the medicinal cannabis sector.
Guidance: We provide clear, direction to support safe, legal, and responsible involvement in the medicinal cannabis industry.
Access: We work to ensure that patients who may benefit from medicinal cannabis have legal, safe, and timely access to approved products.
Integrity: Through education inclusion and access we aim to empower and uphold integrity for all citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Role of the Medicinal Cannabis Authority

The Medicinal Cannabis Authority is responsible for regulating and overseeing the medicinal cannabis industry in Saint Christopher and Nevis.

Our role includes:
  • Developing policies and guidelines
  • Issuing licences
  • Registering patients and caregivers
  • Reviewing medical certificates
  • Maintaining confidential records
  • Ensuring safe, lawful access to medicinal cannabis
  • Monitoring compliance and enforcing standards
  • Promoting education and research to support the industry