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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addressing the launch of the University of Technology’s (UTech) new Master of Science in Integrated Rural Development graduate programme, at the institution’s campus in St. Andrew on February 7.

Gov’t Boosting Castor Bean Cultivation

The Government has identified 2,000 acres of land in Mitchell Town, Clarendon for increased castor bean cultivation. This is expected to significantly boost local production of castor oil, according to Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw. “Exciting...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), purchases produce from vendor, Keisha Scarlett, during the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) ‘Market meets the Market by the Sea’ event at the Waterfront, downtown Kingston on Thursday (February 7).

Micro Stock Exchange Will Provide Funds for Growth and Expansion of MSMEs

Manager for Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) Sales Support Unit, Ricardo Durrant.

JAMPRO Grants Export Max Grace Period

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivers the keynote address at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education's (CASE) Founder’s Day, held on January 25 at the college campus in Passley Gardens, Portland.

Gov’t Targeting Expansion of Agro-Processing

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), plants a sweet pepper tree at the official launch of ‘Mission Food Possible’, at the St. John’s Primary School in St. Catherine, on February 1. At right is Founder of the programme, Peter Ivey.

More Local Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for School Feeding Programme

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$628 Million Allocated for Essex Valley Irrigation Programme

The Government has allocated approximately $628 million to the Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development Programme, which aims to boost the yield of crops in the arable St. Elizabeth region by at least 90 per cent. The money has been set aside in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Being implemented by the Ministry of Industry,...

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Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) Condemns 70 Metric Tonnes of Imported White Rice Due to High Microbial Content

The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID), in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) has confiscated 70 metric tonnes (1575 bags) of White Cinderella rice, valued at approximately $4.6 million, which was imported from Guyana by a local distributor. Upon inspection the rice had signs of mould growth, clumping, discolouration and wetting. As a result,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. JC Hutchinson.

7 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

224 Farmers Registered for Holland Estate Agro-Economic Zone

A total of 224 farmers have already registered to participate in the agro-economic zone being established at Holland Estate, St. Elizabeth. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. JC Hutchinson, told JIS News that the crops to be cultivated along with other needs have been identified under the project, which is being implemented by...

The Halifax road in Manchester after work was completed under the National Farm Road Rehabilitation Programme.

7 years ago Agriculture

Several Farm Roads Repaired

Farmers in several communities across the island will now have easier access to major markets following the improvement of roads under the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ National Farm Road Rehabilitation Programme. The roads, which will officially open shortly, include White Hall to Spring Road and Barking Lodge to Chapel Hill in St. Thomas; Long Coffee, and Halifax to Bethany...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), engages with Pro-Chancellor, The Mico University College, Professor Neville Ying (right), and Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Marlene Street Forrest, at the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Investments and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 24).

7 years ago Agriculture

Process to Lease Former Sugar Lands Underway

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the process to use former sugar lands for the cultivation of other viable crops has begun. “Over the next several months, thousands of acres of land are going to be allocated and leased to private-sector personnel, hundreds of whom have sent applications to me as Minister,” he said, while...

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

7 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustryJIS Think Tank

Inspection Bodies Encouraged to Access Free Pre-Assessment

Inspection bodies in the private and public sectors are being encouraged by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, to access the free pre-assessment that is being offered by the organisation until March 31. According to Mrs. Shirley, the agency is offering free pre-assessments for the second consecutive year, as it recognises the...

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

7 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustryJIS Think Tank

JANAAC to Accredit 50 Inspection Bodies in 2019

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, says the organisation is targeting the accreditation of 50 inspection bodies for 2019. Speaking with JIS News, Mrs. Shirley said they are aiming to get the standards of local and regional inspection bodies aligned with international standards. “Inspection body accreditation means allowing a third party (JANAAC) to come...