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Jamaican scientists close to creating affordable hepatitis C drug from ganja

Michelle Nurse Feb 13, 2017 0

Research scientists, led by Dr Henry Lowe, say they have discovered properties in Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the major bioactive compounds in the cannabis (ganja) plant, that have the potential to provide affordable treatment as…
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Jamaica gets Cannabis Licensing Authority

Jascene Dunkley-Malcolm Apr 28, 2015 0

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…
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Regional initiative to tackle banking threat

Kendol Morgan Mar 2, 2015 1

CARICOM Heads of Government have agreed to establish a Committee of Finance Ministers to work with the Caribbean Association of Banks on a plan to deal with the region being unjustly labeled a high-risk area for financial services.…
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Spotlight on human, cultural, natural assets at CARICOM Heads meeting

Michelle Nurse Feb 26, 2015 0

Leveraging the Region’s human, cultural and natural assets to enhance the Community's development will come under focus when Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) begin meeting tomorrow in The Bahamas. Key discussion…
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