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Director of Research Development and Communications at the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Felicia Bailey, ​speaking at a recently held JIS Think Tank. (File photo).
Director of Research Development and Communications at the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Felicia Bailey, ​speaking at a recently held JIS Think Tank. (File photo).

CLA committed to facilitating cannabis import/export

Director of Research Development and Communications at the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Felicia Bailey, says the agency is committed to facilitating the import and export of cannabis until the import/export regulations are promulgated. Under the Interim Measures, licensees can export...
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Omar Robinson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday, August 31.
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Omar Robinson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday, August 31.

No known case of COVID-19 transmission in tourism industry – JHTA President
Chairman of the COVID-19 Resilient Corridors and Executive Director of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, John Byles, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank​, at the agency’s Montego Bay, St. James Regional Office, on August 31.
Chairman of the COVID-19 Resilient Corridors and Executive Director of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, John Byles, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank​, at the agency’s Montego Bay, St. James Regional Office, on August 31.

Collective behaviour needed to fight COVID-19
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, Marc Melville, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay, St. James Regional Office, on August 31.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, Marc Melville, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay, St. James Regional Office, on August 31.

Tourism stakeholders want a more unified response
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Omar Robinson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday, August 31.
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Omar Robinson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday, August 31.

More Jamaicans encouraged to embrace ‘Rediscover Jamaica’ campaign

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Jamaica still strong in fight against COVID-19

Chairman of the COVID-19 Resilient Corridors, John Byles, says that as the world struggles to combat the effects of COVID-19, Jamaica has, over the last six months, emerged as a leader in the fight against the pandemic. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on August 31, Mr. Byles said that...
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JIS Think TankTourism

Tourism entities review safety protocols continually

Chairman of the COVID-19 Resilient Corridors, John Byles, has indicated that established safety protocols are being continually "reviewed” by tourism entities, in order to further improve and enforce them. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 31, he said it is imperative that the lives of local...
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Director of Research, Development and Communications at the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Felicia Bailey.​.
IndustryJIS Think Tank

CLA reports value of trade between licensees at US$1.34 million

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is reporting that the trade between licensees was valued at US$1.34 million (over J$200 million) from May 2019 to July 2020. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, today (August 27), Director of Research, Development and Communications at the CLA, Felicia Bailey, explained that the value of trade quoted only covers that among...
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Director of Research Development and Communications at the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Felicia Bailey.
IndustryJIS Think Tank

CLA issues 67 ganja licences since 2015

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has issued 67 ganja licences to local companies and individuals since its establishment in 2015. The disclosure was made at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ today (August 27) by Director of Research, Development and Communications at the CLA, Felicia Bailey. Ms. Bailey also noted that there are 21 applicants at the ‘licence granted’...
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Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch and Coordinator for the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on Wednesday (August 5).
Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Expectant Mothers Urged To Seek Antenatal Care Early

Coordinator of the Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, is underscoring the need for expectant mothers to visit antenatal clinics at the earliest stage of pregnancy in order to ensure the best outcomes for mother and baby. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Dr. Spence,...
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Regional Medical Epidemiologist for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, recently.
Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Epidemiologist Says Smoking Ban Has Helped To Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths

Regional Medical Epidemiologist for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung, says the Government must be credited for introducing legislation to ban smoking in public places, noting that the measure has helped to slow lung cancer-related deaths in Jamaica. Dr. Aung, who was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Regional Office in...
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Regional Medical Epidemiologist at Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Moung Aung, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 31.
Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Comprehensive Cancer Care And Services Available At Cornwall Regional Hospital

Regional Medical Epidemiologist at Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Moung Aung, says the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James remains the go-to location for public access to comprehensive cancer care and services. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James on July 31, Dr. Aung outlined that the Type...
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