Students welcome changing the age for alcohol use
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July 10, 2025
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Young people are welcoming the move by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to increase the legal age limit for alcohol consumption from 18 to 21 and for gambling and using marijuana to age 25.
However, they are questioning what support measures will be taken.
Outside the University of the West Indies’ St Augustine Campus yesterday, student Ruth Thompson, 20, admitted she was surprised by the announcement but believes the move will benefit the younger generation.
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