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Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary Welsh, addresses farmers at the launch of three farm watches in Portland recently.

Praedial Larceny to be Treated as Organised Crime

Persons involved in the theft of agricultural produce could soon face stiff penalties under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his Budget Debate presentation in May, said that an amendment to the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (2nd right) and the Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia, His Excellency Roberto Garcia Marquez (second left), shake hands after they unveiled the plaque to officially open the University of the West Indies (UWI) Agricultural Research and Innovation facility in Elim, St. Elizabeth on June 30. Others (from left) are Director General of the Colombian Presidential Agency of International Cooperation (APC), Alejandro Gamboa and Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa.

Minister Wants Country to Become Major Supplier of Agricultural Products

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), listens as Information Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Nola Wright, highlights items on a display table mounted by NEPA, at the International Fisherman’s Day Conference 2016 held on June 29 at the Girl Guides Association’s headquarters in Kingston. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.

Agriculture Ministry Addressing Waste Management at Pedro Cays

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, addresses the inaugural general meeting of the Tryall Action Group/Diaspora Benevolent Society at the Ballard’s Valley Community Church of God in St. Elizabeth, on June 29.

RADA to Deal With all Assistance to Farmers

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit’s (PLPU) inaugural essay competition awards ceremony, held on June 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.

Ardenne High and Greater Portmore Primary Students Cop Praedial Larceny Essay Competition

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

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Agriculture Ministry Gives Boost to Colbeck Farmers

Onion farmers in Colbeck, St. Catherine, have received a tractor from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, which will enable them to cultivate larger pieces of land and increase their crop yields. Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, handed over the New Holland TD 90 tractor during a ceremony in the community on July 27, making good on a...

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.

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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 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 28. She further informed that this year, emphasis will be placed...

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.

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45,000 Students to Benefit from Entrepreneurship Programme

Over the next three years, 45,000 high-school students are expected to benefit annually from an agricultural/agri business-based entrepreneurship programme. This will be facilitated under the Junior Achievement Company of Entrepreneurs (JACE) initiative, which is to be introduced in all high schools across Jamaica, starting in September this year. An initiative of Junior Achievement Jamaica (JA Jamaica), JACE is being strengthened...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley.

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SRC Accepting Applications for Innovation Awards

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is now accepting applications for the National Innovation Awards. The awards will be made in November 2016, and winners have a chance to win cash prizes as well as trophies. Executive Director at the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley, told JIS News that these innovations could be “products to solve some of our problems as a...

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

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Agriculture Ministry to Restart Farmers’ Market

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be restarting its farmers’ market initiative at venues across the island, to address the glut of some produce. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Thomas Open Day, held at the Rudolf Elder Park, Morant Bay, on...

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.

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Agro-park Farmers in St. Thomas to Get Help

Farmers at the Plantain Garden River agro-park in St. Thomas who incurred losses during the recent heavy rains, are to receive assistance from the Government. They will be given herbicides and cabbage, red pepper and hot pepper seeds and seedlings. The tractor that is used for land preparation will also be repaired. The commitment was given by Minister without Portfolio...

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...