House Passes Bill to Set Up Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority
A Bill to establish the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 20. The Authority will merge and replace the existing Coffee Industry Board, Cocoa Industry Board, the regulatory functions of the Coconut Industry Board and the Export Division of the Ministry. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl...