How to Register Your Boat in SVG
In this article, we feature a post by Chévanev A.Y Charles is a UK- trained practising lawyer called to the bar in the United Kingdom, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. He holds a Masters’ degree in international maritime law from the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI Malta). He is a consultant, legislative drafter, a mediator, and
Read MoreBUYING PROPERTY WITH ANOTHER PERSON
Buying property with another person may appeal to some individuals.If you are one of them and you decide to buy a property with someone else — be it your spouse, child(ren), business partner, or friend — one of the most important factors to consider is your ownership (holding) options, specifically whether the property will be
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Easy as ABCD – The Key Requirements of the Medicinal Cannabis Authority in SVG
Following the recent passage of the Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, many persons may be wondering how to legally participate in the industry. Below we outline four primary things – A B C D – that the Medicinal Cannabis Authority considers when examining an application for a licence: Application Fee Payment: An
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An Introduction to the SVG Cannabis Industry
The Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act 2018 allows for qualifying persons under the Act to be issued licences to cultivate, import, export, possess, produce and use cannabis in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for medicinal and research purposes only. Cannabis (also called marijuana or ganja) has been decriminalised only for medicinal and religious use. Unlike
Read More7 Practical Tips on How to TRULY OWN Your Business
There are many persons who operate businesses but do not truly OWN their business. Let me explain with this example:Tom operated a small business in St. Vincent and the Grenadines called “Direct Ship SVG”. After 2 years in operation, the business wasn’t doing that well. He decided to create a Facebook page and found that
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Amy Meselson: Lawyer who fought for the right of vulnerable.
Recently cut out of an illustrated magazine and housed in a nice, gilded frame. It showed a lady fitted out with a fur hat and fur boa who sat upright raising a heavy fur muff that covered the whole of her lower arm towards the viewer. He found himself transformed in his bed into a
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When the In-Law becomes an Outlaw
I learnt recently of a rather unfortunate situation with a very tightly knit family. In 2010, Michael (not his real name) asked his aged parents to give him the family house. His parents consulted with his siblings and everyone agreed since he was the only child still living at home. His lawyer prepared a Deed
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Have You Given Someone a Power of Attorney? Read This!
A Power of Attorney (POA) is probably one of the most dangerous documents one could ever sign. Yes. It is that serious. But don’t get me wrong. POAs are very useful and often times necessary documents to move your business forward. But these same documents can be abused; and in many cases, the person to
Read MoreOffice Closed for the Holidays
CLOSURE NOTICEThe Law Office of Meisha S. Cruickshank will be closed from December 28-30, 2016. We will re-open at 9:00 am on January 3rd, 2017.We wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season and a happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2017!
Read MoreMULTIPLE WILLS AS AN ESTATE PLANNING TOOL
The use of multiple Wills is an effective estate planning strategy to save money and, sometimes, completely avoid time wasting upon the death of a Testator (the person making the Will).Multiple Wills usually become useful in situations where a Vincentian owns assets both in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and another country, for example, in the United
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