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VOL. IV · ISSUE 26 · NUGL.AI WIREFRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
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Jamaica Rises with the Help of Kaya Herb House's Bali Vaswani
High Times

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
Rolling Stone

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
Tatler

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
The New York Times

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

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

Jamaica's Cannabis Gamble

The Economist • April 17, 2019

"Head down to the herb house. How to sell dope without provoking America."

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BBenzinga
Benzinga
Nov 9, 2475

Build A Vibe: Berners Vibes Collaborates With Jamaica's Kaya Herb House

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NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q2 2026 Results With Revenue Up 45.3% to $1.26 Million
GlobeNewswire
Aug 14, 2026

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

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NUGL's Kaya Brand Thrives as Jamaica Reforms Cannabis Market
Brief Glance
May 23, 2026

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.

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Kaya Moves Cannabis Delivery Market
Jamaica Gleaner
May 22, 2026

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…

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
May 15, 2026

NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
May 15, 2026

NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

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Jamaica cannabis industry $10B high despite Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica Gleaner
Apr 22, 2026

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…

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Kaya posts J$550M sales — Ganja, mushrooms and pizza in 2025
Jamaica Gleaner
Apr 5, 2026

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.

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OOTC Markets
OTC Markets
Feb 15, 2026

NUGL, Inc. (OTC: NUGL) Reports FY2025 Results, Returns to Operating Profitability and Initiates Off-Site Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

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OOTC Markets
OTC Markets
Jan 1, 2026

NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

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OOTC Markets
OTC Markets
Jan 1, 2026

NUGL, Inc. Reports 378% Surge in Operating Income as Company Enters 2026 with Record Performance and Rebuild Plan

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Kaya takes a beating from Melissa
Jamaica Gleaner
Nov 23, 2025

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…

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OObserver
Observer
Oct 15, 2025

Businessman Bali Vaswani advises a more planned approach to economic reopening

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OObserver
Observer
Oct 15, 2025

Kaya eyes merger with US company for further expansion

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Taste of Marley fragrance at the Gap Cafe
Jamaica Observer
Sep 25, 2025

Taste of Marley fragrance at the Gap Cafe

A Taste of Marley Fragrance @ Gap Café

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JJamaica Gleaner
Jamaica Gleaner
Apr 9, 2025

Kaya marijuana sales rising, profit elusive

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NNew York Times
New York Times
Feb 28, 2025

A local's guide to Kingston, Jamaica: Where to stay, eat and shop

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Aug 29, 2023

Silo Wellness Announces LOI to Acquire NUGL/Kaya in a Transaction Valued at CAD $43,289,624.60; CSE to Halt Trading Until Shareholder Approval

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Aug 29, 2023

Silo Wellness Announces LOI to Acquire NUGL/Kaya in a Transaction Valued at CAD $43,289,624.60; CSE to Halt Trading Until Shareholder Approval

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Aug 3, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Forges Partnership with Silo Wellness for Psychedelic Wellness Experiences and Retreats; Announces Share Exchange Agreement

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Aug 3, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Forges Partnership with Silo Wellness for Psychedelic Wellness Experiences and Retreats; Announces Share Exchange Agreement

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
May 10, 2023

Kaya, One of the Largest Vertical Cannabis Companies in the Caribbean, Introduces Psychedelic Mushroom Chocolate; Updates on Jamaica’s Legal Psilocybin Market

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
May 10, 2023

Kaya, One of the Largest Vertical Cannabis Companies in the Caribbean, Introduces Psychedelic Mushroom Chocolate; Updates on Jamaica’s Legal Psilocybin Market

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Mar 24, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Plans Wellness Events to Fuel Rapid Growth in Revenues from the Multibillion Dollar Hospitality and Eco-Tourism Market

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Mar 24, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Plans Wellness Events to Fuel Rapid Growth in Revenues from the Multibillion Dollar Hospitality and Eco-Tourism Market

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Mar 10, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Memorializes the Five-Year Anniversary of Legal Medical Cannabis Sales on March 10 with a Live Broadcast on IRIE FM

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Mar 10, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Memorializes the Five-Year Anniversary of Legal Medical Cannabis Sales on March 10 with a Live Broadcast on IRIE FM

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Feb 28, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Ramps Up for the Five-Year Anniversary of Legal Medical Cannabis Sales on March 10 with the IRIE FM Music Awards

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Feb 28, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Ramps Up for the Five-Year Anniversary of Legal Medical Cannabis Sales on March 10 with the IRIE FM Music Awards

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Feb 14, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Announces Expansion of Operations

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Feb 14, 2023

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Announces Expansion of Operations

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Jan 20, 2023

Kaya Herb House is a Proud Sponsor and Partner of the Herb Curb at Rebel Salute, and the Rebel Salute festival

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Jan 20, 2023

Kaya Herb House is a Proud Sponsor and Partner of the Herb Curb at Rebel Salute, and the Rebel Salute festival

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Jan 11, 2023

Kaya Enters Jamaica’s Legal Psilocybin Market

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Jan 11, 2023

Kaya Enters Jamaica’s Legal Psilocybin Market

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Dec 22, 2022

Jamaica Blue Mountain Landmark, The Gap Café, to be the 1st Wellness Location for Kaya Group

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Dec 22, 2022

Jamaica Blue Mountain Landmark, The Gap Café, to be the 1st Wellness Location for Kaya Group

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Jul 19, 2022

Kaya Group Receives First Orders in $13.5 Billion California Cannabis Market

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Jul 19, 2022

Kaya Group Receives First Orders in $13.5 Billion California Cannabis Market

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Jun 16, 2022

Kaya Enters Agreement with Rich and Ruthless to Distribute Kaya Brands in California

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Jun 16, 2022

Kaya Enters Agreement with Rich and Ruthless to Distribute Kaya Brands in California

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
May 17, 2022

Kaya, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Operations for the First Four Months of 2022

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
May 17, 2022

Kaya, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Operations for the First Four Months of 2022

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
May 6, 2022

Arnold "Bigg A" White and Eric “Lil Eazy-E” Wright of Rich & Ruthless Extend Broadcasting Agreement with NUGL TV

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
May 6, 2022

Arnold "Bigg A" White and Eric “Lil Eazy-E” Wright of Rich & Ruthless Extend Broadcasting Agreement with NUGL TV

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Apr 5, 2022

NUGL Inc. Closes Acquisition Of Kaya LLC, One Of Jamaica’s Leading, Vertically Integrated Medical Cannabis Companies

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Apr 5, 2022

NUGL Inc. Closes Acquisition Of Kaya LLC, One Of Jamaica’s Leading, Vertically Integrated Medical Cannabis Companies

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Mar 14, 2022

NUGL Inc. to Acquire Kaya LLC, A Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company

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GGlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Mar 14, 2022

NUGL Inc. to Acquire Kaya LLC, A Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company

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GGleaner
Gleaner
Nov 26, 2021

Kaya ships ganja to Australia

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