Explained: President Joe Biden’s Cannabis Reforms
In a historic White House statement delivered on Thursday, President Joe Biden pardoned all Americans who have been convicted for "simple possession" of cannabis.
Acknowledging the “failed approach” that has criminalized thousands of people in...
Morocco Issue First Ten Permits for Cannabis Cultivation
Morocco have issued the first ten permits for domestic cannabis cultivation following approval of the new cannabis bill earlier this year, a law that passed through parliament in 2021.
Reuters reports that the number of...
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister to Develop Domestic Cannabis Market
St Kitts and Nevis are poised to become the latest country in the Caribbean to embrace the cannabis industry.
The Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew, announced that St Kitts and Nevis will put in place...
Japan Health Ministry Meet to Discuss Amendments to the Cannabis Control Act
Following the meeting of a Health Ministry panel in Japan, recommendations have been submitted advising that laws pertaining to medical cannabis be amended.
Reuters report that the panel recommended the law be changed to enable...
Costa Rica President Signs Cannabis Bill into Law
Costa Rica’s President, Rodrigo Chaves, signed into law new regulations permitting the medical and therapeutic use of cannabis.
Additionally, the new cannabis laws in Costa Rica pave the way to develop the country’s commercial cannabis...
Sri Lanka Drawing Up Policy Proposals for Cannabis Cultivation and Exportation
Sri Lankan lawmakers are drawing up proposals that could see medical cannabis cultivation and exportation legalized.
Earlier this week a newly established Parliamentary Committee, formed of government ministers – including the Minister of Justice, State...
Medical Cannabis Trial in Isle of Man Delayed
The pilot scheme for dispensing medical cannabis to patients in the Isle of Man has been delayed until late October.
In June 2022, Karsons Pharmacy had been granted a license by the Department of Health...
Malta Slow to Issue Licenses to Regulated Cannabis Associations
The drive towards recreational cannabis in Malta has seemingly stalled, as the country’s Authority on the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC) has failed to issue licenses to associations, despite new legislation passing last year.
Signed...
Bermuda Clashes with UK Government Over Cannabis Licensing Bill
The relationship between Bermuda and the United Kingdom is to be tested within the opening week of Liz Truss’ reign as Prime Minister, as it has been reported that the UK government has blocked...
UK Based ‘Cannabis and Me’ Research Study to be Largest of its Kind
One of the UK’s top universities is recruiting up to 6,000 participants for the ‘Cannabis and Me’ research project, making it the largest independent study of its kind.
King’s College London, recipients of £2.5m funding...
