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Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), LeVaughn Flynn.​
Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), LeVaughn Flynn.​

Jamaica Must Prepare To Cash In On Growing Global Cannabis Market – Flynn

Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), LeVaughn Flynn, says Jamaica must better position itself to capitalise on the growing global market for cannabis, as more countries are permitting its use for medicinal, scientific and therapeutic purposes. “Specifically, we need...
Senior Veterinary Specialist, Veterinary Services Division, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Thursday, June 3.
Senior Veterinary Specialist, Veterinary Services Division, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Thursday, June 3.

Activities To Recognise World Food Safety Day
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), cuts ribbon to officially open the newly built parking lot at the Mona Heights Primary School in Kingston, recently. Sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Dasmine Kennedy; Mona Heights Primary students, Alex Hepburn Jr., and Diandra-Michellè Schrouter; Acting Principal, Mona Heights Primary, Alex Hepburn; and Parish Manager, National Works Agency (NWA), Dwight Clayton. Also pictured in the background are (from left) President, Mona Heights Primary Alumni Association, Chad Rattray; President, Mona Heights Primary Parent Teachers’ Association, Chenell Lyn and Chairman of the Mona Heights Primary School, Delroy Alleyne.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), cuts ribbon to officially open the newly built parking lot at the Mona Heights Primary School in Kingston, recently. Sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Dasmine Kennedy; Mona Heights Primary students, Alex Hepburn Jr., and Diandra-Michellè Schrouter; Acting Principal, Mona Heights Primary, Alex Hepburn; and Parish Manager, National Works Agency (NWA), Dwight Clayton. Also pictured in the background are (from left) President, Mona Heights Primary Alumni Association, Chad Rattray; President, Mona Heights Primary Parent Teachers’ Association, Chenell Lyn and Chairman of the Mona Heights Primary School, Delroy Alleyne.

PHOTO: Opening of Mona Heights Primary School Parking Lot
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Gov’t Working To Overhaul Cannabis Regulations
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

Ground To Be Broken For 3,000 Hotel Rooms Over Coming Months

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), examines onions being displayed by Deputy Farm Manager at the St. Catherine-based Model Agricultural Production Limited, Princess Lee (left), during a tour of the farm in Innswood, on June 2. Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson, and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Courtney Cole.
Agriculture

Company Lauded For Investing US$2.5 Million In Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, has lauded operators of the St. Catherine-based Model Agricultural Production Limited, for investing more than US$2.5 million in farming. During a tour of the farm in Innswood on June 2, Mr. Green said the entity is reaping success from a significant investment and high-tech cultivation. “I am very happy that we are...
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Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), LeVaughn Flynn. (File Photo)
Industry

Regulations For Cannabis Import/Export In Final Stages

Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), LeVaughn Flynn, says the Dangerous Drugs (Cannabis Import and Export Licensing) Regulations 2020 is now in the final stages before promulgation. “It is now with the Attorney General’s Chambers and only awaits, I believe, my signature, then on to Cabinet before it is gazetted. So the export regulations are almost complete,” he said....
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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

COVID-19 Continues To Impact Economy

The Jamaican economy contracted by an estimated 5.7 per cent in the January to March 2021 quarter, largely due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This estimated decline is in comparison to the corresponding period last year. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure while providing a preliminary estimate on...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, contributes to debate on amendments to the Trade Marks Act in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 1).
Culture

Gov’t Provides Greater Safeguards For Brand Jamaica

The Government is providing greater safeguards for brand Jamaica on the international marketplace through passage of amendments to the Trade Marks Act in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 1). Amendments to Section 12 of the Act places appropriate restrictions on the use of the country’s Coat of Arms, the Jamaican Flag or any other national emblem or symbol...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the launch of the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) Export Guarantee Loan Programme, which involves collaboration with Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB). The launch took place at EXIM Bank
Industry

Minister Shaw Urges Businesses To Get Formal

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging more entrepreneurs to formalise their businesses through registration in order to gain access to greater funding opportunities with lower interest rates. He said formalisation will also allow businesses to become more competitive in the local as well as the international marketplace. “Instead of going to borrow money at 20...
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