Featured Image: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), looks at ganja seedlings on display at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Medical Marijuana Integration Day, held today (May 14), at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew. Others looking on are: UTech’s Acting President, Ambassador Burchell Whiteman (right); Co-Chief Executive Officer at BioTrack THC. Patrick Vo (2nd right); and international reggae artist Roy “Gramps” Morgan. The Minister presented a Ganja Research Licence to Ambassador Morgan before participating in the Marijuana Integration Day activities. Pic courtesy of JIS / Mark Bell

Gramps Morgan the Businessman, you may know him as one of the Royal Family of Reggae music, hailing from a musical family, the famous reggae group Morgan Heritage. One could say by night he is touring the world and performing with his brothers and sister of “Morgan Heritage.” By day Roy “Gramps” Morgan known to all as Gramps is a businessman. He is looking to diversify his investment and capitalize on this global economy that’s changing daily.

Gramps Morgan was in Jamaica

Morgan Heritage and Maxie D from Groovin Radio 93.5fm from left: Mojo, Peetah, Maxie D, Gramps.

Gramps was in Jamaica and joined the Minister of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. They were at the University of Technology Medical Marijuana Integration Day at the Papine campus in St. Andrew.

He said, “People were surprised to know that even though I grew up in the Rastafarian Culture, I do not smoke weed.”

Gramps states that while there are several medical benefits to weed. He said, “My primary focus is the business aspect of weed”. He went on to talk about, “The products that can be made with the plant.”. At the same time, Mr. Morgan was not ready to share his ideas with the world. However, he stated, “There is endless business opportunity and I’m a businessman.”

Scotch Bonnet Peppers

Morgan Heritage at Billboard Press release. Picture courtesy of Billboard

Farming is nothing new to Gramps who is looking to become one of the largest exporters of scotch bonnet peppers. Mr. Morgan has over thirty acres of scotch bonnet peppers farm along with his onions farm. Now he’s looking to add ginger to his crop. Gramps believe opportunity is always knocking, as he considers himself “Jack of Most Trades.” Whether it’s Gramps the Radio Host, from the “Gramps Morgan Show”, Gramps the American Football standout former player. Gramps the farmer, Gramps the Producer who is involved in his son Jemere musical career has his own label. Then there is Gramps the artist, who took some time from the group and launched a solo career. He produces two albums before returning to the group

I have learned from speaking with Mr. Roy “Gramps” Morgan that Gramps Morgan, the businessman is a visionary. Gramps is always looking at the upside of business and he is ready to open the door when opportunity knocks.

Gramps Morgan of Musical family Morgan Heritage & Maxie D

VP Records family along with Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage