Over 60 Jamaican primary school students have been hospitalized following the consumption of highly potent rainbow-colored cannabis-infused candy, according to a statement made by the country's education minister, Fayval Williams, on the social media platform X.

The incident, which occurred at Ocho Rios Primary School, resulted in the affected children experiencing vomiting and hallucinations.

Williams expressed her determination to enhance safety and security measures to combat the alarming sale of marijuana-infused products to minors. She described the situation as "most unfortunate" and shared that she had met with concerned parents and stakeholders from the school.

Late on Monday, Williams posted an image on her social media account, which she claimed had been reported to her ministry. The image depicted a colorful packet of "full throttle rainbow sour belts," with each candy containing a substantial 100 milligrams of THC, a dosage typically intended for experienced adults.

Williams also recounted that some of the affected students had required intravenous drips to expedite their recovery, underscoring the potency of the product in question.

It's worth noting that Jamaica had decriminalized the possession of up to 2 ounces (57 grams) of marijuana for religious, medicinal, and scientific purposes back in 2015. Additionally, the country had established a licensing agency to regulate its legal medical cannabis industry.

In response to this incident, the Ganja Growers and Producers Association of Jamaica has proposed the implementation of a public education program aimed at promoting responsible cannabis consumption among adults while preventing access by children. They are also advocating for stricter packaging regulations to ensure product safety.