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This year’s staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, scheduled to run from August 4 to 6, will include several new features to enhance the spectacle of the event, while promoting the country’s agricultural sector. The event, under … Continued
Feasibility studies are being done for the establishment of an irrigation system that will take water from the Black River to supply farmers in the Pedro Plains of St. Elizabeth. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging local rum-manufacturing companies to produce more high-quality products and market them within the Caribbean region. During a factory tour of National Rums of Jamaica and Clarendon Distillers Limited … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the early decision to move aggressively towards energy diversification makes Jamaica less susceptible to the volatility of oil prices in the global market. He noted that developments in liquefied … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says local fishermen should focus less on nearshore practices and instead take advantage of opportunities offered out in the deep ocean. Addressing reporters at JAMPRO’s third staging of the Jamaica … Continued
The National Investment Policy, poised as the pivotal blueprint through which the Government will attract and facilitate investments, is expected to be tabled in Parliament as a Green Paper this fiscal year. A series of national consultations will also be … Continued
The Government has started development of two complementary electronic platforms that will enable increased efficiency in the investment and exporting sectors. The platforms are the National Business Portal (NBP) and the National Trade Portal. This was announced by Minister of … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that for Jamaica to achieve and maximise its full economic potential, employers must involve workers in everything they do. The Minister, who was addressing the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) … Continued
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has hailed LASCO’s Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP), which is in line with his recently announced fruit tree-planting programme. Mr. Shaw was addressing the sixth annual staging of the REAP awards … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says young people need to develop a passion “for doing what is right” and be wary of “traps and pitfalls” that could ruin their lives. Delivering the keynote address at … Continued
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, is calling on members of the local chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) to support the Government’s thrust to get more informal businesses regularised. He said regularisation will enable … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the credit union movement has been a tower of economic strength, which has served as a catalyst for many small and medium-size businesses. Speaking at the Jamaica Co-operative Credit … Continued
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Government is in the process of developing a crop loss and farm insurance programme. Making his Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of … Continued
Students wishing to pursue studies in Agriculture at high schools, colleges and vocational institutions may apply for one of the many scholarships in this area, donated by the Jamaica 4-H Club. The students must reside or attend school in St. … Continued
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is inviting the public to its Farmers’ Market, scheduled to take place on Friday, May 25 at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Hope Gardens complex, from 6: 00 a.m. to 6:00 … Continued
Principal Director in the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) Division, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Oral Shaw, has called on operators in the sector to engage more in business continuity management and disaster risk reduction. Speaking at … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw is urging farmers to embrace the use technology to produce high quality crops and to protect the environment. Speaking at a graduation ceremony held recently at the University of the … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw is urging farmers to embrace the use technology to produce high quality crops and to protect the environment. Speaking at a graduation ceremony held recently at the University of the … Continued
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says over $50 million is being spent to upgrade irrigation systems for farmers in St. Catherine and Clarendon. He was addressing an irrigation and sensitisation … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is reiterating his call for Jamaicans to put idle lands into productive use. Mr. Shaw was speaking at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association panel discussion … Continued