April 20, 2026

The Cannabis Licensing Authority, CLA, says it’s pushing for small ganja farmers to be part of the lucrative medicinal cannabis industry.

Chairman of the CLA, Dr. Nadeen Spence, says this is being spearheaded under the Medicinal Cannabis Special Permit Programme.

Cabinet approved the promulgation of the Dangerous Drugs Cannabis Licensing Interim Amendment Regulations 2025.

The legislation provides several regulatory improvements to strengthen the licensing framework and expand access to Jamaica’s legal cannabis industry.

Speaking with Nationwide News, Dr. Spence says the development of the local ganja industry continues to be compromised by issues emanating outside Jamaica’s borders.

Meanwhile, Dr. Spence says several players in the local ganja industry are under the mistaken impression that cultivating and processing the plant is legal.

Dr. Nadeen Spence, chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority.

Source: Nationwide News