Dean, College of Health Sciences, UTech, Dr. Janet Campbell-Shelly (left), presents Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, with a sample of Hempcrete blocks, at the opening ceremony of the 3rd staging of the Jamaican Medical Cannabis Integration Symposium (JAMECANN 2018), under the theme ‘Merging Science, Spirit and Business’, hosted by the College of Health Sciences, UTech, Kingston, on Thursday, July 5, 2018. The objective of the two-day symposium (July 5 and 6) is to showcase the advances that have been made in the Jamaican and International medical cannabis sector, and to provide opportunities for building research networks.
Jamaica will not be left behind in the growing cannabis industry, assures Min. Shaw
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is assuring Jamaicans that despite the challenges, the country will not be left behind in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. According to the Minister, Jamaica cannot afford to miss the boat while the rest of the world is rushing to take advantage of this multi-billion dollar industry. “I now find myself in the position to work with you all in creating the vision for Jamaica and the path for us to make the country a medical marijuana hub for the world. I welcome this industry as a key pillar in helping to move...
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