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Jamaica moves to legalise ‘Blue Montain’ ganga for export

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Jamaica moves to legalise ‘Blue Montain’ ganga for export

In this Feb. 6, 2013 photo, a Rastafarian named Bongho Jatusy smokes a pipe of marijuana outside a museum dedicated to the memory of late reggae icon Bob Marley in Kingston, Jamaica. While marijuana is still illegal in Jamaica, where it is known popularly as “ganja,” increasingly vocal advocates say that Jamaica could give its struggling economy a boost by taking advantage of the fact the island is nearly as famous for its marijuana as it is for beaches, reggae music and world-beating sprinters. (AP Photo/David McFadden)

THERE is talk of Jamaica opening itself up to ganga tours.

In this photo a Rastafarian named Bongho Jatusy smokes a pipe of marijuana outside a museum dedicated to the memory of late reggae icon Bob Marley in Kingston, Jamaica. While marijuana is still illegal in Jamaica,” increasingly vocal advocates say that Jamaica could give its struggling economy a boost by taking advantage of the fact the island is nearly as famous for its marijuana as it is for beaches, reggae music and world-beating sprinters.

Justice minister Mark Golding told the Associated Press the government that legalisation is on the agenda:

“We will be reviewing the matter in light of the recent developments in this hemisphere.”

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Posted: 9th, September 2013 | In: Reviews | Comment