Williams headlines CanEx Jamaica

TT national Douglas Gordon who is the event director says the cannabis industry is the fastest growing business opportunity globally. He said the business conference and expo was arguably the most critical networking, discussion and information exchange platform in the Caribbean where participants would have the opportunity to meet and interact with stakeholders and professionals.

At the event, there will be over 20 speakers headlined by Montel Williams, the American television personality and radio talk show host, who is also a spokesman for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA). After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, Williams created the MS Foundation, a non-profit organisation with a focus on research and education, a year later.

Williams has openly said that he uses medical cannabis, saying it helps to ease his multiple sclerosis-caused neuropathic pain. He has also become a vocal advocate of cannabis, supporting efforts to pass medical cannabis laws in the US, as well as calling for full legalisation.

Gordon said: “The event comes at a pivotal time in Jamaica and will bring together professionals from across the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and North America to discuss opportunities for investment, medical developments and the legal landscape.” The conference will also feature presentations and exhibitions by experts, policymakers, researchers and business people.

Gordon is inviting local stakeholders to get involved in the event.