February 2018

Dutch government to run ‘lawless’ Caribbean island

February 05, 2018 in Regional

The Dutch government said Monday it will take over the running of one of its Caribbean island municipalities, denouncing "physical neglect" and "lawlessness" on Sint Eustatius. The island's ruling council will be immediately dissolved with Dutch Interior Minister Raymond Knops travelling there this week to explain...

Jamaican Business in Venture with US Company to Produce Cannabis-Based Medicinals

February 02, 2018 in Regional

A Jamaican manufacturing company has entered a joint venture with US-based biotechnology company United Cannabis Corporation (UCANN) and Cannabinoid Research and its local subsidiary company, Cannabinoid Research and Development Company Limited (CRD), to produce cannabis-infused water and other cannabis-based products. Under the limited partnership, LASCO Manufacturing...