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FridayDec 21, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Mexico to Consult Other Countries on Cannabis Legalization, Minister Reveals

The election of a new government in Mexico paved the way for quick steps to be made towards the legalization of recreational cannabis. Now the foreign minister of the country has told a Mexican Senate committee that lessons are going to be drawn from countries and jurisdictions where legalization has already occurred. The government officials will visit Uruguay and Canada, as well as California and other U.S. states where recreational and medical cannabis are legal. Apparently, a Mexican team has already visited Canada to learn about this important process. Additionally, a bill was filed before the Mexican Senate last month…

ThursdayDec 20, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Upscale Cannabis Gear Selling Like Hot Cakes in New York

As the buzz around cannabis legalization in different jurisdictions gathers steam, savvy entrepreneurs are cashing in by bringing innovative marijuana accessories to the market. "Higher Standards" is one such store that is cashing in on the heightened interest in marijuana. The store is housed in the prestigious Chelsea Market in Manhattan. Higher Standards caters to foodies and tourists who want a gift or a rare cannabis accessory as they head off to jurisdictions where marijuana consumption is legal. One of the most expensive and rare cannabis accessories that you can buy at this store is a glass pipe shaped like…

ThursdayDec 20, 2018 10:00 am

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Has Great Expectations for Growth Going into 2019

Despite stock market nervousness over cannabis’ undersupply since Canada legalized recreational use, market watchers expect rebound The Green Organic Dutchman is building a relatively rare organic growing operation that’s expected to have low operating costs, premium pricing and green-friendly credentials The company’s first crop will be delivered next month to select patients as management continues building toward industry-leading capacity The Green Organic Dutchman expects 2019 to be a banner year as it works toward output of at least 170,000 kilograms per year TGOD recently launched a brand new patient and consumer-focused website, which can be viewed at www.TGOD.ca Canada’s legalization…

ThursdayDec 20, 2018 9:45 am

Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (DVLP) Primed for Early Christmas Gift as 2018 Farm Bill Frees Up Hemp

Farm Bill 2018, freeing up hemp, awaits President’s signature Makes CBD from compliant hemp legal DVLP set to benefit, with operations in CBD retail, wholesale and information services Texas-based Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP), along with the industry as a whole, seems set for a Christmas gift that will surely be welcomed. This past week, Congress passed the $867 billion Farm Bill, which, among other things, loosens restrictions on the cultivation and sale of hemp. Approved by the Senate on Tuesday, December 11, and by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, December 12, the legislation is expected to become…

ThursdayDec 20, 2018 9:30 am

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Receives Positive Results from Pre-Launch Testing of Hygee Medical Device, Sets Early 2019 Debut

ETST has reported successful results in the testing of its unique Hygee medical device for detecting sexually transmitted infections Hygee detects chlamydia and is intended to be sold as an at-home kit This puts ETST on track to market Hygee in early 2019 through its established distribution channels in multiple countries In the future, Hygee may also be certified for gonorrhea testing Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company, has received good news on the development and performance of its Hygee medical device. Molecular diagnostic assays by Procréa Fertility Laboratories have analyzed samples obtained by Hygee and successfully…

ThursdayDec 20, 2018 9:15 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Focuses on Entrepreneurial Growth in the Dynamic Legal Cannabis Sector

Cannabis Strategic Ventures injects capital, expertise and network to expand its portfolio The company is developing a family of brands with its portfolio approach Company management believes that there is significant opportunity in the industry to create and control specific industry niches Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) acquires and develops companies within the cannabis and ancillary sectors that are in startup and growth stages. Cannabis Strategic Ventures, based in Los Angeles, California, injects capital, expertise and network to hyper-grow its portfolio. The company concentrates on supporting entrepreneurial growth within the fast-growing legal cannabis sector and works to provide a…

ThursdayDec 20, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – US States Hope Legal Marijuana Will Fix Pension Crisis

Several U.S. states, such as Illinois and New Jersey, are facing an epic pension crisis and they hope that legalizing marijuana will avail badly needed funds to fix the crisis before it boils over. For example, Chicago’s pension scheme alone will need a minimum of $1 billion to be injected each year into the retirement benefits scheme four years from today if the city is to meet its obligations to those who served and retired. Consequently, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is suggesting that the taxes generated once cannabis becomes legal should be ring-fenced and sent to the pension scheme immediately.…

WednesdayDec 19, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Row Over Patents Threatens to Delay Thai Medical Cannabis Legalization

Thailand is in advanced stages of legalizing medical cannabis, but a row over the patent applications filed by foreign cannabis companies may jettison the process that was expected to culminate in a law being passed in January 2019. Local businesses and activists feel that the granting of those cannabis patents will make the foreign companies control the cannabis industry in the country and deny scientists a chance to conduct needed research on the plant. Chokwan Chopaka, a cannabis legalization activist, compared the patent applications to someone wishing to patent water and all its uses. Thai law doesn’t allow anyone to…

WednesdayDec 19, 2018 9:00 am

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Advances in $4.5 Trillion Mobile Payments Market with Launch of Netevia Light POS Solution

Worldwide mobile payment market expected to grow at a CAGR of 33.8 percent from 2017 to 2023 to a market size of $4.5 trillion Net Element ranked in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list as one of North America’s fastest-growing companies in 2018 Net revenue for Q3 2018 increased 15.7 percent to reach $17.2 million, with overall net revenue for first nine months of 2018 reaching $49.7 million Global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) is answering the call for hassle-free purchase of goods and services as consumers and businesses seek the security and ease of digital…

WednesdayDec 19, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – South Korea Okays Medical Marijuana

In recent times, South Korea has been in the news for cracking down on cannabis use both locally and abroad. Their embassy in Canada even warned South Korean nationals that they will be prosecuted back home if they used medical or recreational cannabis in Canada or anywhere else. However, the East Asian country passed legislation in late November to allow the use of cannabis for medical purposes. This makes it the first East Asian country to do so. The Food and Drug Safety ministry announced that epilepsy sufferers and those struggling with other rare diseases will be able to access…