Jul 13, 2021
A Closer Look at the Hemp Industry from Multiple Perspectives
Since an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act was presented in the House of Representatives on July second, the cannabis discussion which includes industrial hemp and marijuana has returned to its starting point. There are many who support a gradual move by the Government of Belize to legalize the cultivation, trade and possession of marijuana. There are also legitimate businessmen who appreciate the economic opportunities that the hemp industry can bring to the country and, of course, there is also the church whose position has remained steadfast from the onset. Tonight, we take a look at the plant at the heart of this controversial issue and visit a farm poised and ready for the new industry. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports.
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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