Epican Jamaica: Pioneering Jamaica’s Cannabis Industry

Being Jamaican is one of the most fulfilling experiences one could ever have. Imagine not being from the ‘Land of Wood and Water’, the home of the fastest man and woman alive, the birthplace of the only musical genre guaranteed to put you in a good mood – whether you understand the lyrics or not – . From the diving spots off Kingston Harbour to the sweeping plains of Hanover in the west, Jamaica literally bursts at the seams with natural talent, ingenuity, intelligence and an innate ability to ‘tun wi hand mek fashion’. Making the most of every experience, stunning the world time and time again is indeed a Jamaican superpower.

In addition to our food, music, resources and art, Jamaica’s next potential big money maker is cannabis. Trailing Canada and US states like California and Colorado, Jamaica appears a little late to the ‘commercial weed parade’. Ground breaking legislation and decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana for sacrament, medicinal or religious purposes has propelled Jamaica to the front of the line in the Region, a position it strives to maintain.