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The Jamaica Senate finally passed a new marijuana law that will change the social landscape of the small Caribbean nation forever.

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On Friday, the Jamaica Senate finally passed a new marijuana law that will change the social landscape of the small Caribbean nation forever.


A historic legislation that makes the possession of two ounces, or less, of marijuana a non-arrestable, but ticketable, offence attracting a fixed monetary penalty was passed after a five hour debate in parliament.

Meanwhile, the small Caribbean nation celebrated what would have been the 70th birthday of a global icon. That global icon, Bob Marley, is easily recognizable by his long steely dreadlocks, bright smile and of course his music that has penetrated the four corners of the earth.

Of course, Bob Marley and Jamaica are widely known for their connections to marijuana. While Marley was a public advocate for the plant, Jamaica was not.

It may come to the surprise of many but marijuana, affectionately known as ganja by the locals, was never legal in Jamaica. Even more surprising, marijuana is just as taboo in Jamaica as it is in other western countries such as the U.S., Canada and England.

In 2013, statistics compiled by the Criminal Records Office of the Jamaica Constabulary Force for the period January to July revealed that 4,367 persons were convicted for drug-related offences. Most of whom were arrested just for simple possession of marijuana.

Just last year, the debate of the legality of marijuana once again made local headlines when 31-year-old Mario Deane was beaten to death in his jail cell following an arrest for possession of a small marijuana cigarette. A marijuana cigarette that would have resulted in a fine rather than an arrest today.

The new marijuana legislation will allow for a scheme of licences, permits, and other authorizations which enable the establishment of a lawful, regulated industry for marijuana for medical, therapeutic and scientific

“Herb, herb is a plant. I mean herbs are good for everything. Why, why these people who want to do so much good for everyone, who call themselves governments and this and that. Why them say you must not use the herb?”

The passing of the landmark marijuana law merely coincided with the 70th Birthday of Bob Marley