Students enrolled at the University of Rhode Island may soon have the opportunity to participate in a new undergraduate certificate program in cannabis studies. Under a proposal submitted last month by the university’s faculty senate office to the school’s president, David Dooley, the seven-week accelerated online program would consist... Read more
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, those excited about the promise of commercial export of cannabis from Jamaica will have to wait even longer, as new regulations have been delayed. It’s not yet clear how long the country will have to wait. Regulations were initially due at the end of... Read more
Aleafia Health Announces $13 Million Bought Deal Offering of Units TORONTO, May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: ALEF, OTC: ALEAF) (“Aleafia” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Eight Capital as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on... Read more
GW Pharmaceuticals plc Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Operational Progress – Total revenue of $120.6 million – – Total Epidiolex® net product sales of $116.1 million – – Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. EDT – LONDON and CARLSBAD, Calif., May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GW Pharmaceuticals... Read more
Tilray, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results Quarterly Revenue Increased 126% to $52.1 Million (C$70.7 Million) Compared to the First Quarter of 2019 and 11% Sequentially from the Fourth Quarter of 2019 International Medical Cannabis Sales Exceeded Canada Medical Sales by 43% in the Quarter Implemented Cost Reductions... Read more
The term “Czar” has been used by various global governments throughout time. In the modern world, the czars hold pivotal roles in an administration, often overseeing a substantial concern facing the nation or globe. That said, you likely won’t find many individuals holding that exact title, as it serves... Read more
Louisiana lawmakers advanced a pair of bills on Thursday that would significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program. The separate legislation was passed out of a Louisiana state House committee will now head to the full House chamber for a debate and vote. One bill aims to broaden... Read more
Massachusetts cannabis regulators said on Thursday that they believe recreational marijuana retailers closed by an emergency order issued in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic can safely reopen when Gov. Charlie Baker rescinds the declaration. Baker issued the order in March, directing adult-use cannabis shops to close along with... Read more
State lawmakers in Minnesota introduced a bill this week that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana by adults and establish a legal marijuana industry in the state. The bill, HF 4632, was introduced by House of Representatives Majority Leader Ryan Winkler on Tuesday with the support of 33... Read more
Aphria strengthens balance sheet with negotiated debt reduction Completes accretive transaction to repurchase its convertible senior notes Net cash position increases by $127.5 million ($91 million USD) LEAMINGTON, ON, May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX: APHA and NYSE: APHA), a leading global cannabis... Read more
