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Minister of Industry, Commerce and Agriculture, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is presented with his Instrument of Appointment by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on March 7.

Govt Targets Caymanas Project in Job Creation Thrust

The Government will be placing focus on the build-out of the Caymanas enterprise zone as it looks to boost job creation. “We will work very closely with the Office of the Prime Minister on the development of the Caymanas enterprise...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Seprod Group of Companies, Richard Pandohie (left), is joined by (from second left), Business Development Manager, Newport Fersan Jamaica Limited, Hedda Rose Pitter; Chief Operating Officer, CB Group, Matthew Lyn; and CEO, Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Hugh Graham, in raising a toast to the launch of the ‘Drink Real Milk’ campaign, at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, in St. Andrew, recently. The goals of the campaign are to create awareness and increase demand for Jamaican milk; and increase the production of locally produced milk, which will ensure a sustainable and self sufficient industry.

Four Companies Come Together to Revive Dairy Industry

Officers of the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) conducting inspections of imported foods at the island’s seaports.

Contaminated Rice Seized By FSPID

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, presents Lorna Beckford with her certificate of possession. Occasion was the handing over of documents to 155 families of Hertford/Morass Lane in Westmoreland, at the Hertford Church of God of Prophecy on Friday (February 19).

155 More Residents of Hertford/Morass Lane Get Land Titles

State Minister for Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (centre), looks on as Executive Chairman of Lasco Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin (right), hands the keys of a new Toyota pickup to Head of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kevin Francis. The vehicle will be used to boost the operations of the unit.

Praedial Larceny Unit Reaping Success

10 years ago Agriculture

NEPA to Hold Discussions on Ways to Improve the Conditions at Pedro Cays

Efforts are to be made by the Natural Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoA&F) to put in place firm measures to ensure that a viable and sustainable environment is maintained on the Pedro Cays. News on the effort was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer of NEPA, Peter Knight at a recent Heads of...

10 years ago Agriculture

80 Kilometres of Cane Roads to be Rehabilitated

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says some $800 million has been earmarked for the rehabilitation of 80 kilometres of cane roads in sugar producing parishes. This will be done under Phase 2 of the Cane Road Rehabilitation Project of the Sugar Transformation Programme. Some $500 million was spent under Phase 1 to repair roads. “This programme is...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses a function in Gillard, St. Elizabeth on Tuesday (Feb.16), for the commissioning of electricity service for 29 residents.

10 years ago Agriculture

Gov’t to Expand Ganja Research and Development

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is encouraging Jamaicans to prepare to take advantage of the economic benefits to be derived from the ganja industry. He said licences will shortly be issued to farmers for the legal cultivation of ganja, and plans are in place to expand research and development. “In April to May of this...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says Government is committed to the survival of the sugar industry.

10 years ago Agriculture

Gov’t Committed To Survival of Sugar Industry

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government is committed to ensuring the survival of the sugar industry. Speaking recently in Falmouth, Trelawny, Minister Kellier noted that sector is facing challenges, which include fall in prices, and factory closure, which have resulted in the displacement of workers. He said the Government will continue to work with industry stakeholders...

Head of Section, Economic and Social Development and Trade, Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands and Cayman Islands, Achim Schaffert (left), in discussion with Senior Plant Quarantine Officer at the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Fitzroy White. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the Pest Risk Analysis Training, at the Alhambra Inn, today (February 15).

10 years ago Agriculture

Pest Risk Analysis Training Feb. 15-19

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch, is hosting a Pest Risk Analysis Training at the Alhambra Inn, in Kingston, from February 15 to 19. The objective is to sensitize stakeholders on the principles and procedures involved in pest risk analysis, and to provide a forum for discussion on a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) handbook...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing farmers
in Kensington, St James, where nearly 230 received fertilizer and plant
suckers on Thursday, February 11, under the Ministry

10 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Provides Fertilizer, Planting Material for Banana Farmers in St. James

Nearly 230 banana and plantain farmers in St James, whose crops were affected by drought and diseases, have received fertilizer and plant suckers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, to assist in resuscitating their farms and boosting production. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the presentations to the farmers, who are members of the All Island Banana Growers Association...

10 years ago Agriculture

Food Import Bill Drops 11.5 Per Cent In 2015

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is reporting that the country’s food import bill declined by 11.5 per cent last year, representing savings of J$10.5 billion (US$88.7 million) over the corresponding period in 2014. He was speaking at the 2016 Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Wednesday, February 10. Minister Kellier credited the decline to...