Pubdate: Thu, 05 Dec 2013
Source: Trentonian, The (NJ)
Copyright: 2013 The Trentonian
Contact:  http://www.trentonian.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1006
Page: A22

JAMAICA SCIENTIST LAUNCHES MEDICAL MARIJUANA FIRM

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - A prominent Jamaican scientist and
entrepreneur is launching a company that aims to capitalize on the
growing international market for medical marijuana.

Henry Lowe is a researcher who specializes in medicinal chemistry and
the chairman of an institute that develops therapeutic and cosmetic
products from various plants.

Lowe is calling his new venture "Medicanja." He says it will focus on
medicinal compounds in marijuana, known locally as "ganja," and will
not violate any laws or treaties.

Marijuana has been pervasive but prohibited on the Caribbean island
since 1913. But increasingly vocal advocates say Jamaica could give
its chronically struggling economy a big boost by embracing
cannabis-related investing and loosening up drug laws.

Lowe asserted Wednesday that Jamaica has potential to become a
powerhouse in medical marijuana and health tourism.
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