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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), examines pudding made by farmer, Theressa Ewers, during the 2019 staging of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Bess Agri-Fest, held at the Santa Cruz Community Centre in St. Elizabeth on Friday, May 31.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), examines pudding made by farmer, Theressa Ewers, during the 2019 staging of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Bess Agri-Fest, held at the Santa Cruz Community Centre in St. Elizabeth on Friday, May 31.

Gov’t Moving to Reduce Importation of Organic Produce

The Government will be redoubling efforts to promote programmes aimed at reducing Jamaica’s importation of organic agricultural produce. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, made the announcement while addressing farmers at the...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. JC Hutchinson, speaking at the Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners Community Council Agriculture, Education and Industry Expo and Fun Fair on the grounds of the Port Rhodes Sports Club in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday (May 30).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. JC Hutchinson, speaking at the Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners Community Council Agriculture, Education and Industry Expo and Fun Fair on the grounds of the Port Rhodes Sports Club in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday (May 30).

Stakeholder Support Being Lobbied to Create Agro-Economic Zone in St. Ann
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.

220 Small Farmers to Take Up Plots at Holland Bamboo
Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Rohan Stewart.
Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Rohan Stewart.

NIC Says Strategies Are in Place to Serve Customers During Dry Spell
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), looks at a bottle of black castor oil manufactured by Cestan Hills Nature’s Beauty and Delight, while the entity’s owner, Madge Conliffe (left), explains the benefits of the product. Occasion was the Hanover Agricultural Show, which was held at the Jockey Factory in Lucea on Saturday (May 25). At right is Local Economic Development Coordinator at the Social Development Commission
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), looks at a bottle of black castor oil manufactured by Cestan Hills Nature’s Beauty and Delight, while the entity’s owner, Madge Conliffe (left), explains the benefits of the product. Occasion was the Hanover Agricultural Show, which was held at the Jockey Factory in Lucea on Saturday (May 25). At right is Local Economic Development Coordinator at the Social Development Commission's (SDC) Hanover office, Kimberly Ashley.

Bamboo Factory for Hanover

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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)
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Electronic Single Window A Game Changer for Importers and Exporters – Minister Shaw

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Electronic Single Window (ESW) will be a game changer for importers and exporters. The system, which forms part of Jamaica’s Trade Facilitation Programme, integrates approximately 20 border regulatory agencies into a single platform for all documentation relating to trade. It is being implemented by the Jamaica Customs Agency...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), looks at natural roots drinks, manufactured by D
Agriculture

Gov’t to Begin Divesting Former Sugar Cane Lands Shortly

The Government will soon begin the process of divesting former sugar cane lands to be used for high-yielding, profitable crop production. “The crisis of sugar must now emerge into a glorious opportunity of so many other things that we can produce in Jamaica,” said Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw. “We are about to distribute sugar...
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AgricultureEnvironment

Agriculture Students Charged to Find Climate Change Solutions

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has charged agriculture students to come up with solutions to address the impact of climate change on the sector. “As farmers in training, you have felt the impact of climate change that has resulted in the number of pests and diseases. We are looking to you, younger farmers, to...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the media launch of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit (CHICOS) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 7. CHICOS is scheduled for November 14- and 15 at the Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay and Secrets St. James.
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Gov’t Finalising National Investment Policy

The Government is working to complete the National Investment Policy before the end of the year. The policy will guide the development, administration and monitoring of the investment community, to ensure cohesion among all related initiatives, programmes, incentive regimes and stakeholder contributions. It is aimed at attracting and facilitating greater levels of investment for Jamaica. “We are now finalising our...
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Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, emphasises a point while piloting the Protection of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Amendment) Act in the Senate on May 3. Seated is Minister without Portfolio in the ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Agriculture

Senate Passes Protection of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Amendment) Act

No jobs will be lost consequent on the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ assumption of the functions of the Management Authority, which previously advised the Government on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. This is according to Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who piloted the Protection of Plant...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA), Peter Thompson (seated left), along with Director, CNET-OUTAONE, Robert Thompson (seated, centre), prepare to sign copies of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting support to farmers and agro-processors. Waiting to affix his signature (seated, right), is Co-founder, CNET-OUTAONE, Errol Bailey. Overseeing the process (standing, from left) are Robert Miller, Senior Advisor and Consultant to Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; Chairman, RADA, Nigel Myrie; and Vice President, Operations, CNET, Clarence W. Hill.
Agriculture

More Support for Small Farmers and Agro-Processors

Small farmers and agro-processors are to benefit from increased support under the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) Agro-Processing Incubator Project, aimed at supporting the development of small-scale rural enterprises. The agency, on Wednesday (May 2), signed a memorandum of understanding with CNET-OUTAONE, to further strengthen the programme by offering training, technical advice and marketing support to users of the incubators. The...
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