It can be extremely difficult for farmers from South Africa to settle successfully in Australia, but once you've made the leap, it is absolutely worth it, say two farmers.
Reported by News24 3 hours ago.
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News24.com | 'None of the uncertainty' in Australia - SA farming couple who moved Down Under
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PreveCeutical Medical opens up a subsidiary in Australia
Health sciences group PreveCeutical Medical Inc (CNSX:PREV) has opened a subsidiary in Australia. The team down under will be led by PreveCeutical's director of international operations, Dr Maher Khaled, who will work closely with the company’s chief research officer, Dr Harry Parekh, to advance the development of the company’s therapeutic technologies. PreveCeutical said its decision to open up an Aussie division was influenced by Australia’s strong foundation of academic and clinical research, as well as the Australian government’s commitment to supporting innovation through a range of programs and incentives. Such incentives include the research and development (R&D) tax incentive, whereby the Australian government encourages companies to engage in R&D benefiting Australia by providing a tax offset for eligible R&D activities. The current annual refundable tax offset under the program is 43.5%. “Establishing a business presence in Australia will allow PreveCeutical to better access expertise and partnerships for its drug development programs,” predicted Dr Khaled. “Many specialized Australian hospitals have strong clinical trial capabilities as well as the diverse patient populations needed for the range of products PreveCeutical is currently developing. Combined with Australia’s favourable regulatory regime for clinical trials, these benefits make Australia an attractive location for product development in preparation for commercialisation through the company’s established North American networks,” he added.
Reported by Proactive Investors 3 hours ago.
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Namaste Receives ACMPR Medical Cannabis Production License
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Namaste Technologies Inc. (“*Namaste*” or the “*Company*”) (CSE:N) (FRA:M5BQ) (OTCMKTS:NXTTF) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Cannmart Inc. (“*Cannmart*”) has received its Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (“*ACMPR*”) Production License (the “*License*”). Under the guidelines set forth by Health Canada, Cannmart may now place initial orders with ACMPR licensed producers. Upon receipt, packaging and testing of the initial shipments of medical cannabis, the Company is then required to demonstrate compliance with standard operating procedures (“*SOPs*”) and other ACMPR regulatory requirements with Health Canada. Once these objectives have been achieved and following an initial inspection, Cannmart will be able to book a Pre-Sales License Inspection after which the Company will be eligible to receive its ACMPR Sales License. Cannmart believes it is well prepared and confident in its ability to execute and complete the final steps towards receiving its Sales License in a timely manner.If Cannmart receives its Sales License, Cannmart will then operate as one of the first aggregators of medical cannabis, sourced from handpicked ACMPR licensed producers. The Company has identified the need for a competitive landscape where patients have the ability to access a larger variety of medical cannabis strains and oils, without the need to change licensed producers. Through a combination of strategic service and supply agreements, Cannmart will be well-positioned to provide Canadian patients with access to a wide range of medical cannabis products through the most diverse online platform in the Canadian cannabis market. Namaste acquired Cannmart as a late-stage ACMPR applicant, with the intention of creating Canada’s most expansive marketplace for medical cannabis. The receipt of the Production License represents a significant milestone for the Company and will help to propel Namaste to become one of Canada’s leading e-commerce retailer of medical cannabis.
Namaste currently operates one of the largest global e-commerce platforms for cannabis delivery devices and plans to leverage its technology and consumer data with the end goal of acquiring medical patients. In order to facilitate growth at an accelerated rate, the Company plans to utilize its recently launched mobile application under its wholly owned subsidiary, NamasteMD Inc. (“*NamasteMD*”). This revolutionary medical cannabis app is Canada’s first virtual patient consultation portal to be approved by Apple and Google to be used on both iOS and Android devices. NamasteMD will serve the company as a patient acquisition tool, allowing patients to connect with doctors and nurse practitioners in a safe and secure online environment from the comfort of their homes. NamasteMD was designed to streamline the patient onboarding process in comparison to traditional brick-and-mortar clinics.
With receipt of the production license, Namaste now expects to execute on its overall vision of becoming an all-inclusive online cannabis marketplace and creating a platform that consolidates many of the best product offerings by the top ACMPR Licensed Producers in Canada. Namaste believes it can now deliver on its promise of providing patients with a true “one stop shopping” experience. Namaste will continue creating strategic partnerships through various agreements in attempt to innovate in the Canadian medical cannabis industry.
Further to this news release, Namaste will host a special edition Namaste Live420 on the Company’s YouTube channel via the link below, on Monday, March 19^th, 2018 at 8:30 AM EDT to discuss and answer shareholder questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOGWr21c-rE&feature=youtu.be
*Management Commentary*
*Sean Dollinger, *President and CEO of Namaste comments; “This important milestone represents an incredible achievement for Namaste and its shareholders. Receipt of the ACMPR Production License not only validates Namaste’s strategy but it serves as a critical component of the Company’s anticipated growth moving forward. We are very proud to have met our goal of receiving our ACMPR medical cannabis Production License from Health Canada as we look to explore the tremendous opportunities that exist in the Canadian cannabis market. While we are excited with this achievement, management remains highly focused on completing the final protocols set forth by Health Canada and plan on executing the final steps towards receiving our “Sales Only” License. If the Sales Licence is received, we fully intend on leveraging our data and technology through our global network of operations where we believe we will be well-positioned to implement the same strategy in other legal markets where the Company has established strong market share.”
*About Namaste Technologies Inc. *
Namaste is the largest online retailer for medical cannabis delivery systems globally. Namaste distributes vaporizers and smoking accessories through 24 e-commerce sites in 20 countries and with distribution hubs located around the world. Namaste has majority market share in Europe and Australia, with operations in the UK, Canada and Germany and has opened new supply channels into emerging markets including Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Namaste, through its acquisition of Cannmart Inc., a Canadian based late-stage applicant for a medical cannabis sales (under the ACMPR Program) is pursuing a new revenue vertical in online retail of medical cannabis in the Canadian market. Namaste intends to leverage its existing database of Canadian medical cannabis consumers, along with its expertise in e-commerce to create an online marketplace for medical cannabis patients, offering a larger variety of product and a better user experience.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
“Sean Dollinger”
Chief Executive Officer
Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771
Email: info@namastetechnologies.com
*Further information on Namaste and its products can be accessed through the links below: *
namastetechnologies.com
namastevapes.ca
everyonedoesit.ca
namastevaporizers.co.uk
everyonedoesit.co.uk
australianvaporizers.com.au
*Forward Looking Information *
This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management's reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company's disclosure documents, which can be found under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither reviewed nor approved the contents of this press release.
Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
Namaste currently operates one of the largest global e-commerce platforms for cannabis delivery devices and plans to leverage its technology and consumer data with the end goal of acquiring medical patients. In order to facilitate growth at an accelerated rate, the Company plans to utilize its recently launched mobile application under its wholly owned subsidiary, NamasteMD Inc. (“*NamasteMD*”). This revolutionary medical cannabis app is Canada’s first virtual patient consultation portal to be approved by Apple and Google to be used on both iOS and Android devices. NamasteMD will serve the company as a patient acquisition tool, allowing patients to connect with doctors and nurse practitioners in a safe and secure online environment from the comfort of their homes. NamasteMD was designed to streamline the patient onboarding process in comparison to traditional brick-and-mortar clinics.
With receipt of the production license, Namaste now expects to execute on its overall vision of becoming an all-inclusive online cannabis marketplace and creating a platform that consolidates many of the best product offerings by the top ACMPR Licensed Producers in Canada. Namaste believes it can now deliver on its promise of providing patients with a true “one stop shopping” experience. Namaste will continue creating strategic partnerships through various agreements in attempt to innovate in the Canadian medical cannabis industry.
Further to this news release, Namaste will host a special edition Namaste Live420 on the Company’s YouTube channel via the link below, on Monday, March 19^th, 2018 at 8:30 AM EDT to discuss and answer shareholder questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOGWr21c-rE&feature=youtu.be
*Management Commentary*
*Sean Dollinger, *President and CEO of Namaste comments; “This important milestone represents an incredible achievement for Namaste and its shareholders. Receipt of the ACMPR Production License not only validates Namaste’s strategy but it serves as a critical component of the Company’s anticipated growth moving forward. We are very proud to have met our goal of receiving our ACMPR medical cannabis Production License from Health Canada as we look to explore the tremendous opportunities that exist in the Canadian cannabis market. While we are excited with this achievement, management remains highly focused on completing the final protocols set forth by Health Canada and plan on executing the final steps towards receiving our “Sales Only” License. If the Sales Licence is received, we fully intend on leveraging our data and technology through our global network of operations where we believe we will be well-positioned to implement the same strategy in other legal markets where the Company has established strong market share.”
*About Namaste Technologies Inc. *
Namaste is the largest online retailer for medical cannabis delivery systems globally. Namaste distributes vaporizers and smoking accessories through 24 e-commerce sites in 20 countries and with distribution hubs located around the world. Namaste has majority market share in Europe and Australia, with operations in the UK, Canada and Germany and has opened new supply channels into emerging markets including Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Namaste, through its acquisition of Cannmart Inc., a Canadian based late-stage applicant for a medical cannabis sales (under the ACMPR Program) is pursuing a new revenue vertical in online retail of medical cannabis in the Canadian market. Namaste intends to leverage its existing database of Canadian medical cannabis consumers, along with its expertise in e-commerce to create an online marketplace for medical cannabis patients, offering a larger variety of product and a better user experience.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
“Sean Dollinger”
Chief Executive Officer
Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771
Email: info@namastetechnologies.com
*Further information on Namaste and its products can be accessed through the links below: *
namastetechnologies.com
namastevapes.ca
everyonedoesit.ca
namastevaporizers.co.uk
everyonedoesit.co.uk
australianvaporizers.com.au
*Forward Looking Information *
This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management's reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company's disclosure documents, which can be found under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither reviewed nor approved the contents of this press release.
Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
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JBS USA and Pinnacle Asset Management Announce Closure of JBS Five Rivers Sale
GREELEY, Colo., and NEW YORK, March 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS USA and affiliates of Pinnacle Asset Management, L.P., previously announced on Jan. 17, 2018, an agreement on the sale of the U.S.-based cattle feeding assets and farms, collectively known as JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, from JBS USA to Pinnacle, in an approximately $200 million transaction. The transaction, as described in the announcement, was completed on March 16, 2018.*About Pinnacle Asset Management, L.P.*
Founded in 2003, Pinnacle Asset Management, L.P., is a private, New York-based alternative asset management firm focused on the global commodities markets with approximately $2.3 billion under management. Pinnacle provides its institutional investor clientele with exposure to the global commodities markets via physical and financial absolute return funds, strategies and products. Pinnacle is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is a commodity trading adviser and commodity pool operator registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a member of the National Futures Association.
*ABOUT JBS USA*
JBS® USA is a leading processor of beef and pork in the U.S., a leading processor of beef in Canada and a majority shareholder of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, the largest poultry company in North America, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Ireland and continental Europe. JBS USA also enjoys a strategic relationship with JBS Australia, the leading processor of beef, lamb and smallgoods in Australia.
Headquartered in Greeley, Colo., JBS® USA processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added beef, pork, lamb and poultry products for sale to customers in more than 105 countries on six continents. The company employs more than 100,000 team members and operates more than 120 facilities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K. and Europe.
*Contacts*:
For JBS USA
Cameron Bruett
Corporate Affairs
+1 202.445.6168
cameron.bruett@jbssa.com
For Pinnacle Asset Management L.P.:
Jonathan Gasthalter/Nathaniel Garnick
Gasthalter & Co.
+1 212 257 4170 Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
Founded in 2003, Pinnacle Asset Management, L.P., is a private, New York-based alternative asset management firm focused on the global commodities markets with approximately $2.3 billion under management. Pinnacle provides its institutional investor clientele with exposure to the global commodities markets via physical and financial absolute return funds, strategies and products. Pinnacle is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is a commodity trading adviser and commodity pool operator registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a member of the National Futures Association.
*ABOUT JBS USA*
JBS® USA is a leading processor of beef and pork in the U.S., a leading processor of beef in Canada and a majority shareholder of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, the largest poultry company in North America, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Ireland and continental Europe. JBS USA also enjoys a strategic relationship with JBS Australia, the leading processor of beef, lamb and smallgoods in Australia.
Headquartered in Greeley, Colo., JBS® USA processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added beef, pork, lamb and poultry products for sale to customers in more than 105 countries on six continents. The company employs more than 100,000 team members and operates more than 120 facilities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K. and Europe.
*Contacts*:
For JBS USA
Cameron Bruett
Corporate Affairs
+1 202.445.6168
cameron.bruett@jbssa.com
For Pinnacle Asset Management L.P.:
Jonathan Gasthalter/Nathaniel Garnick
Gasthalter & Co.
+1 212 257 4170 Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
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'He's only human': Starc hopeful Australia can slow down enigma AB
The left-arm quick knows the tourists have to think outside the box against AB de Villiers. Just don't ask him to bowl wide down the leg side of him again.
Reported by Brisbane Times 6 minutes ago.
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Discovering how much influence today's influencers really have
There is a teeny platinum blonde posing on the runway at VAMFF, the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. She's outrageously pretty with perfectly contoured cheeks; it's as if a photo filter is hovering invisibly in front of her face IRL.
Reported by Brisbane Times 9 hours ago.
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Swimming with plastic on Australia's doorstep
Experts says Indonesia's massive ocean pollution problem is now covering Australia’s northern beaches.
Reported by Brisbane Times 9 hours ago.
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Australia's Liberals win state election in blow for renewables lobby
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's governing Liberal party has won a tight regional election in South Australia, a victory that could deal a blow to national renewable energy plans.
Reported by Reuters India 9 hours ago.
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Lawyers in Australia try to prosecute Aung San Suu Kyi
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has promised to raise the issue of the Rohingya with Aung San Suu Kyi, but that isn't enough for some lawyers who are attempting to prosecute her for crimes against humanity.
Reported by Al Jazeera 9 hours ago.
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Matt Damon not fleeing to Australia in Trump huff, rep says
LOS ANGELES -- A publicist for Matt Damon is batting down reports that the actor is moving to Australia with his family, and that such a move would be inspired by anger over President Donald Trump.
Reported by Newsday 9 hours ago.
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India's home series in 2018-2019: Schedule of Afghanistan, West Indies and Australia series
The Indian team will play the historic first against Afghanistan in June 2018.
Reported by DNA 9 hours ago.
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Margot Robbie Is Chanel Chic at 'Peter Rabbit' Sydney Premiere
Margot Robbie walks the green grass carpet at the Aussie premiere of her movie Peter Rabbit on Saturday (March 17) in Sydney, Australia. The 27-year-old Oscar-nominated actress was joined at the event by her co-star Elizabeth Debicki and director Will Gluck. Peter Rabbit is having a successful run at the box office in the U.S. [...]
Reported by Just Jared 8 hours ago.
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Obama to visit Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Japan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is embarking on a weeklong tour of Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and Japan.Obama's office says he'll be in Singapore on Monday for an Obama Foundation discussion with young adults...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 8 hours ago.
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Australia AG rejects lawyers' bid to prosecute Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's attorney general said that Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has diplomatic immunity, rejecting a bid by activist lawyers to prosecute her for crimes against humanity over the country's treatment of minority Rohingya Muslims.
Reported by Reuters 7 hours ago.
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Australia's attorney general rejects lawyers' bid to prosecute Myanmar's Suu Kyi
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's attorney general said that Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has diplomatic immunity, rejecting a bid by activist lawyers to prosecute her for crimes against humanity over the country's treatment of minority Rohingya Muslims.
Reported by Reuters India 7 hours ago.
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India's schedule for WI, Australia home series: Rajkot or Hyderabad to host first D/N Test
[India], Mar. 17 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary on Saturday said day-night Test match will take place in India only after the approval of the
Reported by Sify 7 hours ago.
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Lawyers for Rohingya community want to prosecute Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi for crimes against humanity
The application requires the approval of the attorney general of Australia
Reported by Independent 7 hours ago.
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Matt Damon's publicist forced to deny reports actor is moving to Australia because he can't stand Donald Trump
Press agent debunks rumours previously circulated by news outlets claiming Hollywood star intended to leave with family because he disapproved of President's policies
Reported by Independent 7 hours ago.
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Mandhana eager for team to rediscover missing mojo
The Indian opener called on the batters to come to the party in the final ODI against Australia
Reported by CricBuzz 6 hours ago.
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Most International Rugby Union Caps
148_Richie McCaw, New Zealand (2001-15)141_Brian O'Driscoll, Ireland/Lions (1999-2014)139_George Gregan, Australia (1994-2007)134_Gethin Jenkins, Wales/Lions (2002-16)134_Sergio Parisse, Italy (2002-18)132_Keven Mealamu,...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 5 hours ago.
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