In an effort to cash in on the legal cannabis industry, Jamaica officials are working to provide tourists with easy access to marijuana as soon as they step foot onto the island. Read article here: High Times
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Rastafari Rootzfest: Judging Sativa Weed Strains in Jamaica
The island of Jamaica has long been known the her earthy long-flowering sun-grown sativa. Grow Editor Danny Danko shares his experience judging those sativasat Rastafari Rootzfest hosts HIGH TIMES 2015 Jamaican World Cannabis Cup. Read article here: High Times
Cannabusiness: Opportunities Knock As Jamaica Eases Weed Laws
A new partnership between United Cannabis and Jamaican R&D can bring great new medical-grade strains to the island and new jobs. Such are the positive consequences of decriminalization. Read article here: High Times
Jamaica Decriminalizes Small Amounts of ‘Ganja’
After years of discussion, Jamaica's Parliament on Tuesday night gave final approval to an act decriminalizing small amounts of pot and establishing a licensing agency to regulate a lawful medical marijuana industry. Read article here: High Times
Jamaica Eyes Pot Tourism
FollowingJamaica’s long-awaited marijuana decriminalization legislation,drafted last October, it is now contemplating the obvious benefits of integrating ganja into the country’s tourism industry so as to reap the economic and social benefits. Jama… Read article here: High Times
Marijuana Decrim Bill Drafted in Jamaica
Jamaica's justice minister said Tuesday that legislation has been drafted to decriminalize marijuana on the Caribbean island where the drug has been pervasive but prohibited for a century. High Times
Jamaica Moves Closer to Ganja Decrim
Following months of speculation, Jamaica's Justice Minister Mark Golding announced that Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and her cabinet have approved changes to the Dangerous Drugs Act, decriminalizing "small quantities of ganja for personal use" on Jun… High Times
Will Marijuana Be Decriminalized in Jamaica?
Jamaica is on its way to adopting a more lenient pot policies. Earlier this week, the Jamaican government announced that it was seriously considering implementing some changes to the country’s marijuana laws, specifically decriminalizing possession of small amounts…. High Times
Jamaica Poised to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession, Approve Medical and Religious Use, and Expunge Past Offenses
Marijuana Reform Gaining Unprecedented Global Momentum On Friday, Jamaican Minister of Justice Mark Golding released a statement announcing government support for a proposal to decriminalize the possession of up to two ounces of marijuana and the decriminalization of marijuana use for religious, scientific and medical purposes. June 13, 2014 Drug Policy Alliance read more Drug […]
Jamaica to Decriminalize Ganja This Year?
There has been mounting speculation in recent months that Jamaica is really about to finally decriminalize ganja (as it is ubiquitously called there, even in official circles), and now there is something approaching official confirmation. High Times