Peter Tosh’s Legalize it ahead of its time

Mark Golding, who led the push for decriminalisation of ganja in Jamaica in 2015, believes Peter Tosh would welcome the strides made in getting the plant legalised.

The firebrand singer-songwriter, who died in 1987, was an unapologetic advocate for open use of ganja.

Golding, leader of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), spoke to the Jamaica Observer during the launch of Tosh Week at Pulse headquarters in St Andrew on October 14. “I think Peter would have been pleased to see there has been progress and anxious to see more progress. And I’m looking forward to the opportunities to ensure more progress,” he said.