Jamaica's Finance and Planning Minister, Audley Shaw, has pleaded the case for the country developing a significant industrial hemp and medical marijuana industry - and soon.During a recent budget debate, Minister Shaw said the country needed to develop a medical cannabis sector with a sense of urgency.Cannabis was banned...
The end of this month should see the first medicinal marijuana products available in the Republic of Macedonia.It was only last November that Macedonian's health ministry said it was "seriously listening" to opinion on the possibility. Things apparently move quite fast in the nation's government.A bill was drafted...
While a major hemp and cannabis expo in Sydney this weekend may have been a rip-roaring success; the NSW Premier may not have such fond memories of the event.The inaugural Hemp, Health & Innovation Expo attracted dozens of exhibitors including the Industrial Hemp Association NSW and Medicinal Cannabis Users...
From little things, big things grow. Victoria's Premier has shared some photos of the state's first legal medicinal cannabis crop." Planted in April, it's been tested, sampled and will be ready to harvest in just two months' time," said Premier Andrews on his Facebook page."In 2017, we'll make this...
Alabama's Governor, Robert Bentley, signed "Leni's Law" last week; which will allow epilepsy sufferers and other qualifying patients in the U.S. state to possess cannabidiol (CBD) .“As a physician, I believe it is extremely important to give patients with a chronic or debilitating disease the option to consider every...
Earlier today, Queensland's Palaszcuk Government introduced its medicinal cannabis legislation into State Parliament.“This legislation will provide a transparent and robust regulatory framework to manage access to medicinal cannabis," said Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.“It has been informed by consultation with medical specialists and stakeholder groups, Hospital and Health Services and...
The government of the Australian state of New South Wales has applied to the Federal Government for a license to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes.According to the ABC, Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair said the state had lodged an application last week. It appears New South Wales is...
Illinois' Medical Cannabis Advisory Board has recommended a dozen conditions be added to the state's pilot program; including Type 1 diabetes and panic disorder.While it's good news for patients suffering from these conditions, the Board isn't confident all or any of the recommendations will be accepted by the Illinois...
Not only will medical cannabis be available from pharmacies in Germany next year to eligible patients, but the public health system will cover the cost.The ABC reported yesterday the German Government will permit dried cannabis flowers and cannabis extracts to be available in pharmacies on prescription for seriously ill...
The inaugural Hemp, Health & Innovation Expo will be held on May 14th and 15th 2016 at Rose Hill Gardens in Sydney.The expo will feature clothing, bedding, beauty and health products made with industrial hemp; also medicinal hemp products, building materials such as hempcrete, hydroponic equipment and supplies.The event...
