Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has exported a cargo of 110 pounds (49.8 kilos) of medical cannabis after receiving a license for export to Germany, according to official announcements and a local official familiar with the matter. Saint Vincent, a Caribbean nation with a population of just over 110,000 people, has for years developed its local cannabis industry. In 2018, Saint Vincent created … [Read more...]
Weed for vax: Outlier encourages COVID shot with cannabis giveaways
Montego Bay-based medical cannabis dispensary, Outlier has joined the ranks of companies offering discounts and/or giveaways to vaccinated people. Granted their CLA license in 2019, the dispensary falls under the Outlier Biopharma group of biotechnology companies focused on research, development and manufacturing of cannabis and cannabinoid-based products. “We want to do our part to … [Read more...]
Barbados moving forward with plans for a medicinal Cannabis industry
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 12-3-2020] The Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BCLA), Dr Shantal Munro-Knight says the Mia Mottley led administration is moving ahead with plans to develop a medicinal cannabis industry. Speaking with Barbados Today, Munro-Knight said that despite some setbacks attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in the … [Read more...]
Jamaica’s first resort-based medicinal cannabis dispensary opens in Negril
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 8-28-2020] The first resort-based medicinal cannabis dispensary in Jamaica, HedoWeedo, has opened in Negril with high-end cannabis making its way to the island's west coast. HedoWeedo, which is independently owned and operated, is located within the Hedonism II resort, but not part of the all-inclusive experience. Hedonism II, a pioneer in Jamaica's hospitality … [Read more...]
Another Caribbean Island Approves Medical Marijuana
Jamaica is leading the Caribbean by being the first to establish a commercial cannabis industry has opened the mythical 'Pandora's box' as more Caribbean nations are quickly moving towards the decriminalization and establishing their own medical marijuana programs. The list of islands include: Antigua & Barbuda, Bermuda, St. Kitts & Nevis, Trinidad & Tobago and the U.S. Virgin … [Read more...]