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September 2018
 

27 September 2018

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Jamaica makes First Shipment of Medical Marijuana Extract Oil to Canada

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 27 Sep 2018    communications   
The Honourable Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is pleased to announce Jamaica’s first legal export of medical marijuana extracted oil to Canada. The shipment to Canada was authorized through an import permit issued by the Government of Canada through Health Canada for Jamaica and an export permit issued by the Ministry of Health in Jamaica. The shipment marks the first step in positioning Jamaica as the medical marijuana hub for the world. According to Minister Shaw, “Jamaica is uniquely positioned to be a global player and we are committed to providing...


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World Rabies Day - September 28

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 27 Sep 2018    communications   
On Friday September 28th 2018, the Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries joins the global community in highlighting World Rabies Day. World Rabies Day is part of a global campaign to help prevent the spread of the most fatal disease in the world. This day of action and awareness for rabies prevention is commemorated annually on September 28th and is facilitated by the international charity, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC). The theme for this year, “Share the message. Save a life”, reflects the fundamental principle that by...


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