TYT: Jamaica On The Verge Of Major Marijuana Reform

[WhoIsNumberNone]

"Jamaica's Cabinet has approved a much-anticipated bill of drug law amendments that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot and pave the way for a legal medical marijuana industry on the Caribbean island, the justice minister said Wednesday.

Following the Cabinet's authorization, Justice Minister Mark Golding said he expects to introduce the legislation in the Senate by the end of this week. Debate could start before the end of the month in the pot-steeped country where the drug, known popularly as "ganja," has long been culturally entrenched but illegal.

Golding said the bill would establish a "cannabis licensing authority" to deal with the various regulations needed to cultivate, sell and distribute marijuana for medical, scientific and therapeutic purposes."

[easychoice]

1. I can smell a huge feast

They are gearing up for the U.S.A..When we finally get going we will be a huge legal/financial target.Can't wait

[certainot]

2. about bloody time

[nikto]

3. The Cannabis Glacier keeps moving

So sloooooowly.

But at least it's moving.

[Johnny Rash]

4. Don't worry; Be happy!

What's Good for Capitalism, is Good for Everybody!!!

[AlbertCat]

5. Now....if they'd become gay-friendly....

..... they'd be the wealthiest island in the Caribbean.

[NCcoast]

6. Here's a theory I'm pulling out of the thin air...

This is the result of 1) Normalization of US/Cuban relations. All of the Caribbean islands rely heavily on US tourism and Jamaica's economy is going to take a serious hit as Americans flock to Cuba over the next few years. 2) With US states and countries in South America starting to decriminalize marijuana they know they will eventually follow suite so why not now and capitalize on the waning hours American pot tourism. And 3) yes easychoice, they should capitalize on their reputation and get into the export business.