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Jamaica Rises with the Help of Kaya Herb House's Bali Vaswani
Benjamin M. Adams • June 17, 2022
"Vaswani says all the legislative change in Jamaica was spurred by an incident—a clear-cut example of injustice—involving one young man who died in prison, over one joint."
Meet the Mogul Bringing Great Weed Back to Jamaica
David Browne • November 11, 2016
"Once the premiere destination for pot, Jamaica's product has declined — but Balram Vaswani plans to change that."
License to Chill: The Golden Age of Glamour is Reborn in Jamaica
Delilah Khomo • December 15, 2019
"For a hit of laid-back hedonism, Jamaica is where it's at: the island ups the ante with a host of luxe new openings."
Jamaica, Long Opposed to Marijuana, Now Wants to Cash In on It
Azam Ahmed • October 1, 2016
"If we are not organized, and are not helped, the possibility exists for the ganja industry to become the next tourism, coffee or sugar industry."
A local's guide to Jamaica: 10 top tips
The Guardian Travel • November 26, 2018
"Kaya is a dispensary just outside the tourist resort town of Ocho Rios that gets it just right. It's a great spot to grab a Marley coffee and enjoy a variety of ganja-based products."
Jamaica's Cannabis Gamble
The Economist • April 17, 2019
"Head down to the herb house. How to sell dope without provoking America."
Build A Vibe: Berners Vibes Collaborates With Jamaica's Kaya Herb House

NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q2 2026 Results With Revenue Up 45.3% to $1.26 Million
Operating income reaches $135,841 as KAYA delivers positive quarterly net income and continued momentum across its Jamaican cannabis, hospitality and lifestyle businesses

NUGL's Kaya Brand Thrives as Jamaica Reforms Cannabis Market
Amid tourism recovery and new delivery laws, NUGL reports strong Q1 earnings, signaling a new era for Jamaica's burgeoning regulated cannabis industry.

Kaya Moves Cannabis Delivery Market
Cannabis company NUGL Inc, which operates locally under the Kaya brand, is moving to expand into delivery services in Jamaica after a regulatory change now allows authorised cannabis retailers to deliver to clients and caregivers for the first time."We…
NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica
NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

Jamaica cannabis industry $10B high despite Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s legal cannabis industry was valued at US$63 million, or more than J$10 billion, in 2025, up nearly two-thirds higher year-on-year, according to the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), which regulates the legal sector. The CLA’s figure reflects storm…

Kaya posts J$550M sales — Ganja, mushrooms and pizza in 2025
Ganja company NUGL, which trades as Kaya, reported higher revenues and also narrowed its losses for its financial year despite disruptions from Hurricane Melissa.
NUGL, Inc. (OTC: NUGL) Reports FY2025 Results, Returns to Operating Profitability and Initiates Off-Site Delivery Expansion in Jamaica
NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica
NUGL, Inc. Reports 378% Surge in Operating Income as Company Enters 2026 with Record Performance and Rebuild Plan

Kaya takes a beating from Melissa
Kaya Limited, operator of cannabis stores in Jamaica, reported strong financial gains for the September quarter. But its next report will be coloured by Hurricane Melissa, which inflicted severe damage across the company’s operations, during the storm’s…
Businessman Bali Vaswani advises a more planned approach to economic reopening
Kaya eyes merger with US company for further expansion

Taste of Marley fragrance at the Gap Cafe
A Taste of Marley Fragrance @ Gap Café

