$400 Million for On-Lending to MSMEs
In a move to boost the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector, the Government will shortly establish a $400-million fund for on-lending to the …
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Agriculture Minister Commits to Development of Dairy Industry
The Government is assuring dairy farmers that it is committed to the growth and development of the industry, and wants to see milk production restored …
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Major Marketing Drive to Attract Large Investments in Agriculture
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be embarking on a major marketing and production drive during the 2019/20 fiscal year, in a …
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Investment Climate Continues to Improve – Minister Shaw
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Jamaica’s investment climate continues to improve, consequent on measures implemented over the last few years …
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Gov’t Ramps Up Activities to Combat Illegal Fishing
The Government will be spending $20 million to ramp up coastal surveillance and enforcement activities to militate against illegal fishing in Jamaican waters and protect …
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Additional Funds to Boost Agriculture and Rural Water Supply
The Government has boosted allocations for activities in agriculture and to improve the provision of water to rural communities during 2019/20. This was disclosed by …
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Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit to be Strengthened
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he will be reviewing the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU), to make it more …
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Stronger Coastal Surveillance to Prevent Poaching
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says stronger methods of coastal surveillance will be implemented, to mitigate poaching in Jamaican waters …
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MOU Signed for OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project
The government of Jamaica and CNET Group Incorporated/OUTAONE EXCHANGE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at providing a framework for achieving the objectives …
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CARICOM Among Four Major Markets Being Targeted
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says CARICOM is among four major markets being targeted, under the Government’s thrust to attain higher …
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$186 Million to Improve Irrigation System
The Government, through joint funding with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), will spend $186 million during the 2019/20 fiscal year to improve the South St. …
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Trade Development Workshop Kicks Off Blue Mountain Coffee Festival
The second annual Blue Mountain Coffee Festival kicked off on Friday (March 1), with a trade development workshop for farmers, processors and retailers at the University …
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Gov’t to Undertake Feasibility Study for Pedro Plains Irrigation System
The Government will be undertaking a feasibility study and preliminary design for expansion of the Pedro Plains Irrigation System in St. Elizabeth. Approximately $37,641,000 has …
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$295.6 Million Allocated for Bodles Upgrading
The Government will spend approximately $295.6 million to continue upgrading works at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, during the 2019/20 fiscal …
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Put Idle Lands to Work – Hutchinson
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C Hutchinson, is calling on St. Mary farmers to make greater use …
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Farm Roads to be Improved with Allocation of $752 Million
The Government is to spend $752 million to improve roads used by farmers to access to markets across the island. The money has been set …
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St. Elizabeth to Get Agro-Economic Zone
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, has announced that the first Agro-Economic Zone for the parish …
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Government Initiates Action to Access Dormant Funds to Assist MSMEs
The Government has initiated steps to tap into nearly $50 billion in dormant bank accounts, which are being sought to provide low-interest financing to micro, …
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Agriculture Ministry Looking at Doubling Fish Sanctuaries
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is looking at doubling the number of fish sanctuaries across the island to ensure sustainability of the …
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Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Develop Business Strategies to Protect Market Share
Director of Commerce in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Michelle Parkins, has called on entrepreneurs and traders to develop business strategies that …
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