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Jamaica gets Cannabis Licensing Authority
Jamaica Observer – The Jamaica Cabinet has given approval for a 16-member Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), which the Government has promised will be set up to regulate the hemp and medicinal ganja industry in Jamaica. Justice Minister Senator Mark Golding, who made the disclosure in an interview with theJamaica Observer on Monday, said members are to be formally notified, and that the industry, investment…
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Ganja Law comes into effect this Wednesday
KINGSTON, April 14, 2015 – The recently amended Dangerous Drugs Act commonly referred to as The Ganja Law which makes possession of two or less ounces of ganja a ticketable offence, will come into effect effect this Wednesday. According to the Justice Ministry the law is expected to among other things reduce the number of cases before Resident Magistrate's Courts…
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Jamaica to host conference on STEM, TVET
THE second International Con-ference on TVET in the Caribbean will be held May 13-15, 2015 at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. An international panel of presenters will explore the theme “STEM Education in TVET: Imperative to National and Regional Development”. The conference is being hosted by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona…
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Jamaica and US Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement
KINGSTON, April 10, 2015 – The Governments of Jamaica and the United States yesterday signed a Statement of Intent outlining the planned areas of cooperation on the development and deployment of energy-related technologies between both countries. The document was signed by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, and Secretary of the United States (US) Department of…
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Trinidad &Tobago PM opens High Commission office in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Wednesday opened the new High Commission office in Jamaica, during her visit to attend the Special Summit between Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of State and Government with US President Barack Obama. “The symbolism of today’s event is very strong, and is steeped in the story of two nations that…
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Jamaican, US Governments committed to successful visit by President Obama
he visit to Jamaica by the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama on April 8 and 9 is no longer being designated a State Visit, which had previously been agreed and communicated. The change takes into account the time constraints of the short duration of the visit and the established nature of a State Visit in the…
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Jamaica Land 85 Medals At 44th Carifta Games
COLLIN REID COURTESY OF SUPREME VENTURES AND COURTS) Jamaica's junior athletes once again proved they are the kings and queens of the Caribbean with another dominant display at the annual Carifta Games after amassing 85 medals at the 44th staging of the championships which ended at the newly renamed Kim Collins Stadium in Basseterre, St Kitts, yesterday. The Jamaicans won…
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US President’s Visit Should Deepen Relations with Region
The visit of the President of the United States (US), Barack Obama, and the meeting with Heads of State and Government of CARICOM, should deepen bilateral relations between the US and the region. Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications at the White House, Ben Rhodes, said several areas of mutual interest exist between the United States and CARICOM, including…
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Energy and security top agenda for talks between regional leaders, Obama
ENERGY and security will dominate the discussions between Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders and United States President Barack Obama during their summit here tomorrow, the senior director for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Ricardo Zuniga, said yesterday. Speaking at a White House media briefing, Zuniga described plans for the meeting as a practical agenda to continue work already started. “With the Caricom leaders,…
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Stage set for CARICOM talks with US President
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Competitiveness, energy and security will be the focus of the highly anticipated Summit between the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. The event takes place on Thursday April 9 in Kingston, Jamaica. Co-chaired by Chairman of CARICOM the Rt. Hon. Perry…
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