Jamaica faces marijuana shortage as farmers struggle
Heavy rains followed by an extended drought, an increase in local consumption and a drop in the number of marijuana farmers have caused a shortage in the islandโs famed but largely illegal market that experts say is the worst theyโve seen. โItโs a cultural embarrassment,โ said Triston Thompson, chief opportunity explorer for Tacaya, a consulting and brokerage firm for the country's nascent legal cannabis industry. Jamaica, which foreigners have long associated with pot, reggae and Rastafarians, authorized a regulated medical marijuana industry and decriminalized small amounts of weed in 2015. โIt destroyed everything,โ said Daneyel Bozra, who grows marijuana in the southwest part of Jamaica, in a historical village called Accompong founded by escaped 18th-century slaves known as Maroons. But farmers and activists say weed sold via legal dispensaries known as herb houses is out of reach for many given that it still costs five to 10 times more than pot on the street.
Bond film 'No Time to Die' delayed again because of virus
FILE - In this Thursday, Apriil 25, 2019 file photo, actor Daniel Craig poses for photographers during the photo call of the latest installment of the James Bond film franchise, in Oracabessa, Jamaica. Producers of the forthcoming James Bond thriller say the film's release has been delayed again, until the fall of 2021, because of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The official 007 Twitter account said late Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 that the 25th installment in the franchise will now open on Oct. 8. The film from director Cary Joji Fukunaga stars Daniel Craig as 007, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch and Ana de Armas. After the latest Bond delay was announced, Sony said it was pushing back several of its scheduled spring releases.
Post-Tropical Remnants Of Delta Continue Weaken, As The Heavy Rainfall Threat Diminishes Late Sunday Night
Location 90 miles S of Knoxville Tennessee Wind 15 mph Heading E at 15 mph Pressure 29.77 Coordinates 84.1W, 34.5NDiscussionAt 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Delta was located near latitude 34.5 North, longitude 84.1 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the east near 15 mph, and this motion is expected to continue tonight and Monday morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 15 mph (30 km/h) with higher gusts. Some further weakening is possible tonight as a new surface low develops in the Carolinas, and Delta's surface low is expected to be absorbed by this new low pressure area on Monday. Moderate to major river flooring will continue across the Calcasieu and Mermentau river basins in Louisiana through much of next week
These countries have banned U.S. travelers due to the coronavirus pandemic
Despite the global coronavirus pandemic and multiple advisories from state and government officials, people are still wondering if they can travel to certain countries from the U.S. Guidelines for allowing U.S. travelers vary by country and are subject to change at any time depending on the country. Almost all 27 countries that comprise the European Union are currently not allowing U.S. travelers, with the exception of Croatia. European citizens and family members, long-term EU residents and family members as well as travelers with an essential function or need, are exempt from the travel ban for European countries, according to the European Council. Click here to see which travelers are currently prohibited from entering the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New Caribbean restaurant opens at Pearl Food Hall
Now chef Nicole Blaque is opening a new Caribbean restaurant at the Pearl Food Hall. Blaque was born in Jamaica and shes excited to share Jamaican flavors with the world. The original way she thought the restaurant was going to run is not the way its running now. We just working through the whole process until we can smooth it out and then we can offer more options, Blaque said. Im excited to see the combinations, hear the feedback and really just expose my culture to another level.