Jamaica Lawmakers Debate Marijuana Legalization
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Lawmakers on Tuesday debated a proposal to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use by adults in Jamaica, where many islanders are expressing...
View ArticleJamaica Debates Marijuana Decriminalization
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Lawmakers in Kingston Tuesday debated marijuana decriminalization, even though there is no bill pending or vote scheduled. The move came as the evergreen issue of marijuana law...
View ArticleJamaica Launches Country's First Medical Ganja Company
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — It’s been a long time coming, but the birthplace of reggae and legendary pot-lover Bob Marley has announced the launch of its first medical marijuana company. Jamaican Minister of...
View ArticleLobbyists Urge Jamaica to Decriminalize Marijuana & Legalize Medical Cannabis
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Lobbyists urged Jamaica’s government Sunday to move within 120 days to decriminalize pot and establish a local medical marijuana industry. The Cannabis Commercial and Medicinal...
View ArticleJamaican-Born US Navy Veteran Deported for Marijuana
BOHEMIA, JAMAICA — Howard Bailey joined the U.S. Navy straight out of high school in Brooklyn figuring he would see the world. He didn’t expect to end up back in his native Jamaica, raising pigs and...
View ArticleJamaica to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession, Allow Religious, Scientific &...
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jamaica’s government on Thursday announced a major rethinking of its marijuana laws, including plans to partially decriminalize small amounts of pot and to allow possession for...
View ArticleJamaica: Government Promises Relaxation Of Ganja Possession Laws
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The Jamaica government is poised to relax marijuana possession penalties. Justice Minister Mark Golding said yesterday in a statement that a majority of lawmakers are ready to...
View ArticleBob Marley’s Heirs Licenses Singer’s Name to US Marijuana Firm
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — A U.S. private equity firm announced Tuesday it has joined the family of late reggae star Bob Marley in hopes of building what it touts as the “world’s first global cannabis brand.”...
View ArticleJamaica Cabinet Approves Bill to Reform Marijuana Laws
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jamaica’s Cabinet has approved a much-anticipated bill of drug law amendments that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot and pave the way for a legal medical...
View ArticleJamaican Senate to Vote on Marijuana Reform Bill
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The Jamaican senate will vote to approve a bill that will decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana and grant business licenses for developing medicinal marijuana....
View ArticleJamaica Senate Begins Debate on Marijuana Reform Bill
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jamaica’s Senate on Friday started debating a bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot and establish a licensing agency to regulate a lawful medical...
View ArticleJamaica: Senate Passes Major Marijuana Reform Bill
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jamaica’s Senate approved a bill Friday — the 70th birthday of famed musician Bob Marley — that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and legalize cannabis...
View ArticleJamaica Lawmakers Decriminalize Ganja
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Marijuana has been pervasive but illegal in Jamaica for decades, consumed as a medicinal herb, puffed as a sacrament by Rastafarians and sung about in the island’s famed reggae...
View ArticleJamaica: Ganja Decriminalization Plan Finally Approved By Parliament
Members of Jamaica’s Parliament have given final approval to a long-standing plan to amend the nation’s marijuana policies. The newly passed measure amends the island’s Dangerous Drugs Act so that the...
View ArticleJamaica’s Ganja Decriminalization Law Takes Effect
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — A law passed by the Jamaican Parliament earlier this year to decriminalize marijuana took effect Wednesday. In addition to decriminalizing marijuana possession, the new law also...
View ArticleJamaica Law to Expunge Minor Marijuana Convictions Takes Effect
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jamaica’s justice minister has signed an order to expunge some marijuana-related convictions now that the island has partially decriminalized small amounts of ganja. Justice...
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