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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (second left), and Clarendon farmer, Anthony Trought (right), examine an irrigation hose at an irrigation and sensitisation seminar for farmers on Wednesday (May 16) at the Denbigh Agricultural Showground in Clarendon. The event was organised by St. Jago Farm and Hardware Supplies (SJFHS) in collaboration with NaanDan Jain Irrigation. Looking on are Regional Manager at NaanDan Jain Irrigation, Thomas Davidovich (left), and Managing Director at SJFHS, O’Brien Johnson.

Irrigation Systems in St. Catherine and Clarendon Being Upgraded for over $50 Million

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...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (at podium), addresses the audience at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association panel discussion on the status of Jamaica’s food security, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on May 17. At right is Managing Director, Stanmark Food Processors, Canute Sadler.

Minister Reiterates Call for Idle Lands to be put into Productive Use

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), engages with Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (right), and Executive Director of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Imega Breese McNab. Occasion was the launch of the 'True Stories – From Farm to Shelf' publication on May 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Minister Shaw to Tackle Food Imports in Tourism Sector

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Registered Farmers to Get Assistance

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), is in conversation with former President of the Small Ruminants Association of Jamaica, Kenneth King, at the organisation’s 21st Annual General Meeting held on Thursday (May 10), at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

“Farm It or Lose It” – Minister Hutchinson

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents the Medal of Appreciation for Service in the category of Community Service and Community Development, to retired Dairy Farmer Herman Grant. The award ceremony was held on April 25

8 years ago Agriculture

Retired Farmer Gets PM Award for Giving Back To Community

There is a Winston Churchill quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” These words ring true for retired dairy farmer, Herman Grant, who has dedicated his life to the development of his Carron Hall community in St. Mary. For almost 50 years, he has given back to Carron Hall...

Port Authority of Jamaica President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley (left), presents a certificate to fisherman and business operator, Richard Morris, who participated in the Tourism Product Development Company’s recent training programme for stakeholders who will operate in the new state-of-the-art fishing village being developed in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

8 years ago AgricultureTourism

Ocho Rios Fishing Village Complex – A Boost for Jamaica’s Tourist Attractions

Renowned world-class attractions such as Dunn’s River Falls, Mystic Mountain and Dolphin Cove have served to position Jamaica as arguably the Caribbean’s premier tourist destination. Add to these a new state-of-the-art fishing village being developed in Ocho Rios, St. Ann by the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) at a cost of $220 million, and it could prove difficult to dispute...

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Coconut Industry Board Targeting Property Acquisitions in St. Mary

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Cabinet approval is being sought for the Coconut Industry Board’s (CIB) acquisition of two properties and one facility in St. Mary, to enable further expansion of the entity’s commercial activities. These, he says, are: the 1,028-acre Water Valley Farm; the 700-acre Unity Valley Farm; and the Richmond cocoa fermentery. It...

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Government to Consider Divestment of 10,500 Acres of Former Cane Lands

The Government is to consider the divestment of 10,500 acres of former sugar-cane lands in St. Catherine, to be used for high-yielding, highly profitable production of non-sugar crops and livestock. It is expected that these lands will mostly attract large investors engaging in onion production, fruit tree orchards and exotic crops. This is according to Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture...

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

MSME Owners Encouraged to Keep Records

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners, especially farmers, to keep records of their business activities, so they can have better access to loans and other capital they need for growth. Speaking at the Ministry’s CEO Breakfast Forum held at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, in New Kingston...

8 years ago AgricultureBudget 2018/2019CommerceIndustry

Five-Year Manufacturing Strategy Being Crafted

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Ministry is working with the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters' Association (JMEA) and the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) on the development of a Five-Year Manufacturing Strategy. He said that the strategy will be tabled in Parliament as soon as it is approved by Cabinet. Mr. Shaw, who was making his...

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Work Under Way to Establish National Trade Portal

The Government has commenced work to establish Jamaica’s National Trade Portal, which was approved by Cabinet in 2017/18. This was disclosed by Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, while opening the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 1). Mr. Shaw, who indicated that the portal is being established under the Government’s Trade...