Where is cannabis decriminalized?
Decriminalization means possession of small amounts won't land you in jail — but it's not the same as legalization. You typically can't buy cannabis at a store, and selling remains illegal. Here are the Caribbean nations that have taken this step.
Jamaica
DecriminalizedDecriminalized up to 2oz; medical legal; Rastafarian sacramental use protected
Barbados
DecriminalizedMedical cannabis legal since 2019; sacramental use recognized; possession up to 14g decriminalized (2021)
Trinidad & Tobago
DecriminalizedDecriminalized up to 30g since 2019; medical legislation pending
Antigua & Barbuda
DecriminalizedDecriminalized up to 15g; home cultivation up to 4 plants allowed
Saint Lucia
DecriminalizedDecriminalized small amounts for personal use
Bermuda
DecriminalizedDecriminalized up to 7g; medical cannabis via court ruling
Belize
DecriminalizedDecriminalized up to 10g on private premises
Grenada
DecriminalizedDecriminalized up to 56g for adults 21+; up to 4 plants per household; Rastafari sacramental use recognized (2026)
Dominica
DecriminalizedDecriminalized up to 28g (1oz) since 2020; up to 3 plants per household
Colombia
DecriminalizedPersonal dose (20g) decriminalized; medical legal; Caribbean coast focus
What decriminalization means for tourists
Decriminalization is a middle ground. It typically means:
- Small amounts won't get you arrested — you'll get a fine or a ticket instead of criminal charges
- No criminal record — this is the key difference from "illegal"
- No legal retail — you can possess it, but there's usually nowhere to legally buy it
- Public use is still prohibited — every decriminalized country still bans public consumption
- Limits vary widely — from 7g in Bermuda to 56g in Grenada
The practical reality: in decriminalized countries, you won't go to jail for a small amount, but you're in a gray zone with no legal supply chain. Use discretion.