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Trinidad: Jamaicans control weed blocks

Trinidad and Tobago Guardian

Monday 03 May 2010

While most people in T&T want lower food prices, there is one segment of society that don’' seem to be bothered by the price increase of another commodity. While the “Jamaicans take over Carnival” (see Guardian article, Monday January 18, Page A34), It seems that they may be taking over another aspect of T&T recreation. Ganja, Mary Jane, smoke and herb are just some of the street names for Cannabis or Marijuana. Despite being an illegal drug, marijuana is still the vice of choice for many. Recent research released by the Ministry of National Security shows that 13.7 per cent of students tried marijuana.

High price

Even though the price for the grass has sky rocketed over the last three years, its users do not seem to have a problem paying the new price. Once upon a time, anyone could have easily gone to a nearby block and for as little as $5, get a "compressed" or a "local" grade of the beloved grass. While the two previously mentioned types are still available, many seem to be flocking the drug blocks to by "Jam" or Jamaican weed, priced between $20 and $25. Despite the increase the demand has not declined. The consensus is the same around the country and especially along the east west corridor: people want the Jamaican weed. At a private home in the nation’s capital, Mayers (not his real name) sat bareback in the evening shadows, speaking of his knowledge of the trade. "The Jam weed much smaller, but it selling out fast," he said. "Yuh does get a better head. Yuh will have to buy more 'local' and yuh still not getting the same head".

Bang for the buck

Many ganja smokers are unable to explain, when asked, why such a small quantity of "Jam" marijuana gives such a potent high. Some smokers assume that the grass is laced with "hash"” Hash, or hashish is a wax-like substance made from the stalked glands of the parent plant (marijuana). The stalked glands contain more THC, which is responsible for the high that one feels when marijuana is smoked or ingested. Another supplier, in the east west corridor admitted that they are unable to supply the number of people who are coming to buy the Jamaican weed.

At $25 a joint for Jam, he said, "some people buy $400 to $600 worth for their personal use." Wholesale prices for marijuana differ, depending on where you go. A trusting relationship and the regularity and quantity of purchase are the main factors regulating price for major transactions. The rules of supply and demand are certainly in effect, just as any other commodity for sale. It is estimated, based on numerous media reports and word on the street, that a pound of "compressed" marijuana would cost somewhere in the vicinity of $3,000 and $4,000. A pound of the Jamaican weed could cost a retail buyer between $8,000 and $10,000.

http://guardian.co.tt/features/life/2010/05/03/jamaicans-control-weed-blocks

 

 

 

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