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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (right), having a light exchange with former Minister in the Ministry, Mr. Derrick Kellier, at the 2016 Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (right), having a light exchange with former Minister in the Ministry, Mr. Derrick Kellier, at the 2016 Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28.

More Resources for RADA

More resources are to be made available to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to assist local farmers.              Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says RADA will now be the...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (left), holds a pineapple while on a tour of the booths at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28. Others (from second left) are: Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James branch societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Councillor Glendon Harris; Vice President of the JAS, Donald Berry and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton. Mr. Hutchinson was the keynote speaker at the event.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (left), holds a pineapple while on a tour of the booths at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28. Others (from second left) are: Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James branch societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Councillor Glendon Harris; Vice President of the JAS, Donald Berry and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton. Mr. Hutchinson was the keynote speaker at the event.

Water and Access to Market Priorities – Hutchinson
Participants who attended the National Nutraceuticals Business Opportunity Workshop, held at the Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay, on March 23. The workshop was staged by the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), and was aimed at educating nutraceutical farmers about the industry.
Participants who attended the National Nutraceuticals Business Opportunity Workshop, held at the Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay, on March 23. The workshop was staged by the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), and was aimed at educating nutraceutical farmers about the industry.

Nutraceutical Farmers Take Part in Workshop
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses a graduation ceremony for 22 young farmers, held on Friday (March 18) at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew. The farmers benefited from nutraceutical training under a programme being undertaken by the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) in collaboration with the Jamaica 4-H Clubs.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses a graduation ceremony for 22 young farmers, held on Friday (March 18) at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew. The farmers benefited from nutraceutical training under a programme being undertaken by the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) in collaboration with the Jamaica 4-H Clubs.

Young Farmers Urged to Focus on Export Market
An array of baked items using cashew as a main ingredient made by the Spanish Town Primary School 4-H Club and sold under that group’s ‘Just Right’ brand. The occasion was the Jamaica 4-H Club’s Achievement Day for St. Catherine, held Thursday, March 10, at the Friendship Primary School in the parish, under the theme – ‘Youth Entrepreneurship, Stimulating Economic Growth and Development’.
An array of baked items using cashew as a main ingredient made by the Spanish Town Primary School 4-H Club and sold under that group’s ‘Just Right’ brand. The occasion was the Jamaica 4-H Club’s Achievement Day for St. Catherine, held Thursday, March 10, at the Friendship Primary School in the parish, under the theme – ‘Youth Entrepreneurship, Stimulating Economic Growth and Development’.

Youth Impact on Agriculture Highlighted

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Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit Stages Essay Competition

The Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is inviting students to participate in its inaugural essay competition. Primary school students, ages nine to 12 years, and secondary level students, between 13 and 18 years old, are invited to enter. It is also open to members of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs. Praedial Larceny...
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Annual Lobster Closed Season – April 1 – June 30

The Licensing Authority of the Fisheries Division in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, wishes to advise the public that the Annual Closed Season for spiny lobsters commences on April 1 and ends on June 30, 2016. The Fisheries Division wishes to further advise that new Regulations governing the Closed Season for spiny lobsters are in effect. These...
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Agriculture

RADA – 25 Years of Sterling Service to Agriculture

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has, as its core mission, the development of the agricultural sector, which will, in turn, enhance the economy and improve the quality of life for rural farming families. This is a mission which RADA is seeking to fulfill as it celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It is also this commitment which drives RADA’s...
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is in discussion with Senior Sales Agent at Flow, Cherifa McBean, during Thursday’s (March 10) media launch for the Expo Jamaica 2016 trade show at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
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Minister Samuda Pledges Open Door Policy

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, is assuring members of the business sector that he will be readily available to respond to their needs and concerns. “I will be operating an open door Ministry. Anyone wishing to talk to me about a problem just has to come into my Ministry. I will make myself available to deal...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks with President for the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chung, during the launch of Expo Jamaica 2016 held on the lawns of Pegasus Hotel on March 10.
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Merger of Industry and Agriculture a Strategic Move – Samuda

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the merger of the Industry portfolio with Agriculture is a strategic move aimed at accelerating business development and job creation. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. Samuda said the merger will better enable the country to realize the unlimited potential of both sectors. “Agriculture and Fisheries will...
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), converses with Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) President, Michelle Chong (centre), and Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Glasgow, during Thursday’s (March 10) media launch of the Expo Jamaica 2016 trade show, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Mr. Samuda was the guest speaker.
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Industry Minister Endorses Expo Jamaica 2016

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, has endorsed this year’s 43rd staging of the biennial Expo Jamaica trade show, slated for April 14 to 17 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sport Centre, in Kingston. The four-day event is being jointly staged by the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), and Jamaica Promotions Corporation...
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Industry, Commerce and Agriculture Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks to the staff of the Agriculture division, at Hope Gardens, in Kingston, on March 9.
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Samuda Looks Forward to Productive Relationship with Ministry Staff

Industry, Commerce and Agriculture Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says he is looking forward to a “healthy, productive and constructive relationship” with the staff of the Agriculture division of the Ministry. “The manner in which we plan to operate this enormous Ministry is to use the strengths of Industry and Commerce to link with the Ministry of Agriculture, so that together...
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