Jamaica Shuffles Cannabis Leadership Ahead of Export Regulations Announcement
Jamaica’s industry has drawn significant interest from international investors, due to the island s historical association with cannabis and low-cost production.
Published on Feb 25, 2021 11:38AM ESTCaribbean
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Jamaican officials have announced a major leadership realignment at the country’s Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), pledging that the shake up, along with the forthcoming release of long-promised export regulations, are the final steps ahead of its pivot into global cannabis exports.
On Tuesday, Audley Shaw, the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, announced that LeVaughn Flynn would be appointed as Chair of the Cannabis Licensing Authority’s Board of Directors. The Board manages the CLA, which oversees all industry regulation, from the establishment of policies and procedures to the issuance of licenses.
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Flynn, in his remarks, said that Jamaica must prepare for the possible legalisation of cannabis by the United States government over the next couple of years.
Advocate for the local cannabis industry, LeVaughn Flynn, is the new Chairman for the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr Norman Dunn, who has responsibility for the industry, introduced Flynn during a meeting at the Ministry on Tuesday (February 23).
He said that the new chairman comes to the post with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
“LeVaughn Flynn, I know, is no stranger to a number of persons in the industry. He has written prolifically… on this particular subject matter. That is actually what caught my attention and we need somebody that knows the industry and will drive the industry,” he said.