Remove the ganja stigma
Paul Chang, Chairman of the Ganja Law Reform Coalition (GLRC) in Jamaica, has expressed disappointment over the image that has been painted of the marijuana over the years, which according to him, has resulted in Jamaica missing opportunities.
"Over the years, there has been this false science and lie associated with ganja and that has created a huge problem. We have painted the wrong image and so it's (ganja) linked with a lot of shame and class," Chang told a Gleaner's Editor's Forum on Wednesday.
"We have a misconception because of the demonisation that the substance has been associated with and so we keep missing the opportunities. This (ganja) is a multibillion-dollar industry," he declared.
Pointing to countries such as the United States and Canada which have changed their perception of the substance, he has made an appeal for Jamaica to get on board.
"It has changed in America and...
This marijuana news is brought to you by 420 Intel. For the latest breaking cannabis industry news, subscribe to the 420 Intel newsletter. If you'd like to promote your product or service in this area after every article, contact us.
420 Intel is Your Source for Marijuana News
420 Intel Canada is your leading news source for the Canadian cannabis industry. Get the latest updates on Canadian cannabis stocks and developments on how Canada continues to be a major player in the worldwide recreational and medical cannabis industry.
420 Intel Canada is the Canadian Industry news outlet that will keep you updated on how these Canadian developments in recreational and medical marijuana will impact the country and the world. Our commitment is to bring you the most important cannabis news stories from across Canada every day of the week.
Marijuana industry news is a constant endeavor with new developments each day. For marijuana news across the True North, 420 Intel Canada promises to bring you quality, Canadian, cannabis industry news.
You can get 420 Intel news delivered directly to your inbox by signing up for our daily marijuana news, ensuring you’re always kept up to date on the ever-changing cannabis industry. To stay even better informed about marijuana legalization news follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Follow us on Instagram
Connect with us on Linkedin