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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, makes her contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 28. In the background are Members of Parliament, Zavia Mayne (left) and Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, makes her contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 28. In the background are Members of Parliament, Zavia Mayne (left) and Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

15,000 Jamaicans Employed in Overseas Programme

During the 2015/2016 Fiscal Year, approximately 15,000 Jamaicans were employed in the United States (US) and Canada, under the Overseas Employment Programme. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2016/17...
President, Junior Achievement Jamaica (JA Jamaica), Alphie Mullings-Aiken (left) and Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake, display a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) bearing their signatures, which will see them partnering to develop agricultural/agri-business-focused material for incorporation into JA Jamaica’s Junior Achievement Company of Entrepreneurs (JACE) initiative. The signing took place during a ceremony at JA Biz Town, Caenwood Centre in Kingston, on June 27.
President, Junior Achievement Jamaica (JA Jamaica), Alphie Mullings-Aiken (left) and Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake, display a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) bearing their signatures, which will see them partnering to develop agricultural/agri-business-focused material for incorporation into JA Jamaica’s Junior Achievement Company of Entrepreneurs (JACE) initiative. The signing took place during a ceremony at JA Biz Town, Caenwood Centre in Kingston, on June 27.

45,000 Students to Benefit from Entrepreneurship Programme
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley.

SRC Accepting Applications for Innovation Awards
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), examines fruits being sold by vendor, Muriel Ross (left), during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Thomas Open Day, at the Rudolf Elder Park, Morant Bay, on June 24. At centre is Acting Chief Executive Officer, RADA, Peter Thompson. Activities for the day included farmers
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), examines fruits being sold by vendor, Muriel Ross (left), during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Thomas Open Day, at the Rudolf Elder Park, Morant Bay, on June 24. At centre is Acting Chief Executive Officer, RADA, Peter Thompson. Activities for the day included farmers' market and booth displays. Farmers were also presented with trophies and other awards for their outstanding contribution to the agricultural sector.

Agriculture Ministry to Restart Farmers’ Market
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C Hutchinson (left) addresses farmers during a tour of the Plantain Garden River agro-park in St. Thomas on June 24. The Minister told them that the Government would help them recover from the losses as a result of the recent heavy rains.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C Hutchinson (left) addresses farmers during a tour of the Plantain Garden River agro-park in St. Thomas on June 24. The Minister told them that the Government would help them recover from the losses as a result of the recent heavy rains.

Agro-park Farmers in St. Thomas to Get Help

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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addresses a recent press briefing at the end of a Fisheries Retreat and the 10th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) at Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in Montego Bay. Others (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.
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Gov’t to Fast-Track Fisheries Bill

The Fisheries Bill, aimed at protecting the multimillion-dollar industry and safeguarding the welfare of fisherfolk is to be brought to Parliament shortly. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, who gave the commitment, said he intends to ensure that passage of the legislation is expedited. He was addressing a press briefing at the close of the two-day...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addresses a recent press briefing at the end of a Fisheries Retreat and the 10th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) at Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in Montego Bay. Others (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.
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Investors Urged to Make Use of Opportunities in Fishing Industry

The Government is inviting private investors to capitalise on the opportunities available in the local and global fisheries markets. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the economy could benefit more from the global fishing industry if local investors go after a larger slice of the US$136-billion industry. The Minister,  who was addressing a recent press...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. (FILE)
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Lobster Harvesting Regulations to be Tightened

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says regulations governing the harvesting of lobsters will be tightened. He informed that a new harvesting regime for the 2017/2018 Lobster Season will be in place by October. Addressing a press briefing at the close of a Fisheries Retreat and the 10th Ministerial Council meeting of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), speaks with members of a Micro, Small, Medium-Sized (MSME) Thematic Working Group at the Group’s inaugural meeting in the Ministry’s training room at its head office, on June 22. Also pictured at the head table are (from left) Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira; General Manager of the Jamaica National Building Society, Earl Jarrett; and Deputy Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden.
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Industry Minister Gives Charge to MSME Working Group

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, has extended a charge for precision and effectiveness to a Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Thematic Working Group. Addressing the group at their inaugural meeting in the Ministry’s training room on June 22, the Minister called for consensus on how the sector is defined and for a universal understanding...
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Chairman of the All-Island Banana Growers’ Association (AIBGA), Trevor Gordon (right), in discussion with Project Manager representing the European Union (EU) Delegation, Stefano Celli (left) and French Ambassador to Jamaica, Jean-Michel Despax, at an event to present the findings of a food consultant on the Honduran Agricultural Research Foundation (FHIA) banana and plantain varieties, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre at the University of the West Indies on June 22.
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Ministry Seeks to Revive Banana Industry

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be working to ensure that the local banana industry returns to more prosperous days. Chief Technical Director (CTD) in charge of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, says the Ministry will be collaborating with The Banana Board to achieve this objective. According to Mr. Spence, both entities will intensify the expansion of...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), in discussion with (from left): Chief Innovation Consultant, the Pivotal Point, Valerie Fox; and Founder, BizTactics Limited, Sandra Glasgow. The occasion was an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development workshop at Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on June 22
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Process of Starting a Business Being Simplified

The Government is working to simplify the process of starting a business, says Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. He explained that this is being done to ensure that entrepreneurs follow the stipulated procedures and avoid illegal engagements. The Minister was speaking at an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development workshop, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston,...
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