The rise of Jamaica's legalized ‘green rush’

Jamaicans want to capitalize on a homegrown industry, but who will see the profits?

 

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eventually, the 2,500-gallon steamer that sits empty at a massive warehouse in Brown's Town, Jamaica, will be pumping out spicy sauces infused with marijuana.

At least, that’s what Maurice Ellis is hoping.

The Jamaican business owner of Sun Spice Seasonings cannot help but grin as he admires the machinery he has already packed into his future seasoning factory. He imagines his will be a highly lucrative business in the coming years. 

“It’s budding with excitement — pun intended,” he said, giggling. “I mean, there [are] huge opportunities now opening up.”

Ellis is among dozens of entrepreneurs hoping to cash in as a result of Jamaica’s newest marijuana laws. Earlier this year, the Jamaican Parliament decriminalized possession of small amounts and legalized use for medicinal, therapeutic and sacramental reasons. Now, households are...

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