Press Releases and Speeches

Press Releases and Speeches

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CLA Authorises Mines & Geology Division to Provide Testing Services to the Local Cannabis Industry

The Mines and Geology Division (MGD) of the Ministry of Transport and Mining is the newest partner of the local cannabis industry after being granted a Special (Interim) Authorisation by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) to provide testing services, particularly for the testing of the presence of heavy metals in cannabis and cannabis products.

Press Release - CLA reviewing operational framework and strategic priorities.
Global Demand Increases for Jamaican Cannabis
Press release-Cannabis Licensing Authority- CLA Announces Appointment of Acting CEO .pdf
Press release-Cannabis Licensing Authority- Cannabis Licensing Authority- Bids Adieu our Board Chairman
Press release-Cannabis Licensing Authority- CLA Bids Adieu to CEO
Minister Shaw Welcomes New Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority – Tasks Board to Pick Up The Pace of Growth
Press release-Cannabis Licensing Authority- No Ganja Shortage in the Medical Industry FINAL
CND votes on recommendations for cannabis and cannabis-related substances
CLA Temporarily Scales Down Operations Effective November 4, 2020.
“Transition is the Mission” - CLA Commences Stakeholder Consultation for Cultivator’s (transitional) Special Permit
No Hindrance to Commercial Exports while Import/Export Regulations are Impending
Licensed Retail Herb Houses Can Now Sell to Qualified Patients Online
Interim Measures for Import/Export of Cannabis | JAMAICA
Press Release: Cannabis Licensing Authority Hosts Inventory Management Workshop for Traditional Ganja Farmers in Accompong
Cannabis Business Tycoon Says CLA Is One of the Top Two Cannabis Regulators
Cannabis Licensing Authority Hosts Inventory Management Workshop for Traditional Ganja Farmers in Accompong
Cannabis Licensing Authority marks the Issuance of its 50th Licence
PRESS RELEASE: Due Diligence, the cornerstone of Jamaica’s regulated Medicinal Cannabis Industry

Due Diligence, the cornerstone of Jamaica’s regulated Medicinal Cannabis Industry

SPEECH: University of Technology 3rd Jamaican Medical Cannabis Integration Symposium (JAMECANN) 2018)

SPEECH: University of Technology 3rd Jamaican Medical Cannabis Integration Symposium (JAMECANN) 2018)

PRESS RELEASE: The Cannabis Licensing Authority Stands Firm on Maintaining a Medicinal Cannabis Industry
The Alternative Development Programme
Compliance & Monitoring Process presentation
Applications & Licensing Process presentation
The CLA Issues it's FirstTwo Licences
Is Jamaica's Ganja Industry Going Up in Smoke?
55 Facts about Ganja in Jamaica
Product approvals within Jamaica’s Cannabis Industry
Jamaica's Closed Loop Ganja Industry

Jamaica's Closed Loop Ganja Industry

Jamiaca's Cannabis industry in the global landscape
Conditional Approvals Granted
Public Advisory: Regarding The Local Availability Of Cannabis And Cannabis Derived Or Infused Products In Jamaican Retail And Other Outlets
Presentation on International Rules and Realities (presented at TownHall and Parish Meetings)
Presentation on Licensing Regime (presented at TownHall and Parish Meetings)
“New Cannabis Board approves long-awaited regulations”
“Jamaica’s Cannabis Industry start delayed”
“Cannabis Licensing Authority announces April 4 Start Date”