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Jamaica Medical Cannabis Development Task Force Report Is Complete

Written by International Cannabis Chronicle on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Historically, Jamaica is one of the top countries associated with cannabis on the planet, and a very strong argument could be made that it is the country most associated with cannabis. The Caribbean island nation is home to a large population of people that use cannabis for sacramental purposes,...

Jamaican Officials Highlight Efforts To Increase Cannabis Imports/Exports

Written by Johnny Green on September 12, 2020. Posted in Business.

The cannabis plant is obviously a big part of the culture in Jamaica. Cannabis is consumed for religious purposes in Jamaica, in addition to medical and recreational purposes. Few countries on earth, if any, are as revered for their quality of cannabis as Jamaica is. With that being said, Jamaica...

Is The Caribbean And Latin America The New Source For “Canadian” Cannabis?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 9, 2019. Posted in Business.

Another cannabis comer outside the United States but in the American hemisphere has announced a shipment INTO Canada. Global Canna Labs, based in Jamaica, announced a 10kg (about 22 lb) shipment with the blessing of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries last week. The company...

Jamaica’s Trade Minister: U.S. Cannabis Banking Reform Is Desperately Needed

Written by Johnny Green on October 19, 2019. Posted in Business.

Jamaica has a long history when it comes to cannabis. The cannabis plant is ingrained in the island nation’s culture, and thanks to cannabis reform efforts, it’s preparing to take its rightful place as an international cannabis industry leader. The Carribean country is working to finalize...

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Cannabis Import/Export Regulations Are Coming To Jamaica Soon

Written by Johnny Green on August 24, 2019. Posted in Business.

Jamaica has a long and rich history with the cannabis plant. Cannabis has been a part of Jamaica’s culture for many decades and has been a driving force for the Caribbean island nation’s unregulated industry. In recent years Jamaica has implemented cannabis industry regulations, with...

The Race To Conquer Cannabis Europe

Written by Randy Smith on August 20, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Author: Marguerite Arnold Canadian canna-businesses have had a giant head start, but they do not have a monopoly on international cannabis supply or the supply chain. And competition is on the horizon as a slew of newly budded cannabis companies are targeting Europe. These newbies, mainly from Thailand...

Canadian Cannabis Company to Open Retail Herb House in Jamaica

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 30, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

The international cannabis industry is getting more interconnected than ever before and Canadians are still leading the way while other nation’s policies are still trying to catch up. Canada’s progressive national policies, while still needing some fine-tuning, have allowed its cannabis...

Oaksterdam’s Dr. Sappal Talks Cannabis, Gives Advice to ICBC Attendees

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 10, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Oaksterdam University has been grooming cannabis industry and activism leaders for years, effectively showcasing the need to combine good political advocacy with sound business knowledge. As the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) always blends activism and business, Oaksterdam...

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