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Bahamas

Bahamas panel recommends marijuana and hemp legalization

A Bahamas committee charged with laying out an economic recovery plan recommended the country legalize marijuana for recreational,…

News October 28
Cannabis Licensing Authority Caribbean Jamaica

Jamaica reports $1.3 million in B2B cannabis trade as license issuances rise

The total value of trade between Jamaica’s cannabis industry license holders was approximately $1.34 million from May 2019…

News August 24
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Canada accused of cannabis ‘protectionism’ by blocking imports – even as exports soar

The Canadian government is being accused of insulating domestic cannabis producers against foreign competition by not allowing imports…

News August 19

Bermuda’s consultations on adult-use cannabis bill are generally supportive

A refined draft bill to lay the legal groundwork for a regulated adult-use cannabis regime in Bermuda will…

News August 6
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Dominica ‘forging ahead’ with marijuana industry, prime minister says

A draft bill paving the way for a regulated marijuana industry in the Caribbean nation of Dominica will…

News August 3
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Saint Vincent medical cannabis industry resilient despite COVID-19 delays

The coronavirus pandemic has caused delays for some medical cannabis businesses in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, but…

News August 3
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Some WHO cannabis recommendations draw strong opposition at recent UN meeting

Two of the World Health Organization's (WHO) cannabis scheduling recommendations might face an uphill battle getting adopted later…

News July 30
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Jamaica to lower cannabis industry entry barriers for small farmers

Jamaica is preparing to lower entry barriers to the medical cannabis industry for small and subsistence farmers. A…

News July 6
Bermuda

Bermuda weighs cannabis legalization to boost post-pandemic economy

Consultations wrap up this week on Bermuda’s proposal to legalize and regulate adult-use and medical cannabis, which the…

News July 2
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Jamaica minister: ‘Cannabis industry not hindered in ability to export’

Jamaica’s agriculture minister has dismissed claims that long-delayed regulations for medical cannabis exports is causing international companies to…

News June 26
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