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Minister of State for Agriculture, Labour and Social Security. Hon Luther Buchanan (centre), and Member of Parliament for Central St. Mary, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), engage Membership Manager at the All Island Banana Growers’ Association, Jennerie Elliott, at the 2015 St. Mary Agri-Expo, held April 6, at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex, in Annotto Bay.
Minister of State for Agriculture, Labour and Social Security. Hon Luther Buchanan (centre), and Member of Parliament for Central St. Mary, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), engage Membership Manager at the All Island Banana Growers’ Association, Jennerie Elliott, at the 2015 St. Mary Agri-Expo, held April 6, at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex, in Annotto Bay.

Growth Impacting Agricultural Parishes

State Minister for Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, says agricultural parishes are being positively impacted by the growth that has been taking place in the sector over the past two years. Quoting recent reports by the Planning...
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), examines a large dry coconut during a tour of the display area of the Montpelier Agricultural Show in St. James, on April 6. Others (from right) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry; Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris and Zonal Director of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Western Jamaica, Donald Robinson.
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), examines a large dry coconut during a tour of the display area of the Montpelier Agricultural Show in St. James, on April 6. Others (from right) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry; Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris and Zonal Director of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Western Jamaica, Donald Robinson.

Farmers Commended for Contribution to Growth of Economy
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the launch of Farmers’ Month and the 120th Anniversary Celebrations of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), held today (April 8), at the JAS’ headquarters downtown Kingston.
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the launch of Farmers’ Month and the 120th Anniversary Celebrations of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), held today (April 8), at the JAS’ headquarters downtown Kingston.

High Int’l Demand for Local Produce
State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), signs agreement on April 2, in Rose Hill, Manchester, for the establishment of a hi-tech greenhouse project in the parishes of Manchester, St. Elizabeth, and St. Ann, funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) - $153 million, and the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), $54 million. Also signing (from second left) are: Managing Director for JSIF, Omar Sweeney; Executive Director at JBI, Parris Lyew-Ayee, and Member of Parliament for South Manchester, Hon. Michael Peart.
State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), signs agreement on April 2, in Rose Hill, Manchester, for the establishment of a hi-tech greenhouse project in the parishes of Manchester, St. Elizabeth, and St. Ann, funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) - $153 million, and the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), $54 million. Also signing (from second left) are: Managing Director for JSIF, Omar Sweeney; Executive Director at JBI, Parris Lyew-Ayee, and Member of Parliament for South Manchester, Hon. Michael Peart.

Farmers to Benefit from Major Greenhouse Project
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (4th right), and Chairman, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Senator Norman Grant (6th left), cut the clubs’ 75th anniversary commemorative cake, during Wednesday’s (April 1) launch of activities marking the celebrations, at the agency’s Old Hope Road head office in St. Andrew. Lady Allen is Patron of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Among those sharing the occasion are: Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon, Derrick Kellier (centre); Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (3rd left); and members of 4-H Clubs across Kingston and St. Andrew.
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (4th right), and Chairman, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Senator Norman Grant (6th left), cut the clubs’ 75th anniversary commemorative cake, during Wednesday’s (April 1) launch of activities marking the celebrations, at the agency’s Old Hope Road head office in St. Andrew. Lady Allen is Patron of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Among those sharing the occasion are: Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon, Derrick Kellier (centre); Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (3rd left); and members of 4-H Clubs across Kingston and St. Andrew.

Land Set Aside in Agro-Parks for Young People

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Agriculture Minister Hails Jamaica 4-H Clubs

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has hailed the Jamaica 4-H Clubs as one of the foremost youth training institutions in the country and Caribbean. Speaking at the launch of the agency’s 75th anniversary celebrations at its head office in St. Andrew on Wednesday, April 1, Mr. Kellier said the organisation continues to provide opportunities for youngsters...
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Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd right); and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Argentina, in Jamaica, Juan Nuñez (right), are shown product samples by Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) President, Marjory Kennedy (3rd left), at the JEA’s Breakfast Forum, held today (March 31), in Kingston, under the theme: ‘Building Export Markets in the Agro-Industry’. Mr. Kellier was the guest speaker. Also observing is JEA Vice President, Stephen Dawkins.
Agriculture

Divestment of Commercial Assets in Cocoa Industry Far Advanced

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government’s proposed divestment of its commercial assets in Jamaica cocoa industry, spearheaded by the Cocoa Industry Board (CIB), is now in the “final stages” of implementation. He notes that there is “strong” local and overseas interest in the sector, “to establish new acreages as well as rehabilitate existing acreages.”...
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Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), listens keenly to a point being made by General Manager, Jamaica Cane Product Sales Limited, Karl James (left), at Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) Breakfast Forum, held at the organization’s Winchester Road head office in Kingston, on March 31, under the theme: ‘Building Export Markets in the Agro-Industry’. Mr. Kellier was the guest speaker. Also listening are: JEA Vice President, Stephen Dawkins (2nd left), and President, Marjory Kennedy.
Agriculture

Agro-Parks Will Enhance Country’s Competitiveness – Minister Kellier

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon Derrick Kellier, says the Government’s agro-park programme is being maximized to enhance Jamaica’s global competitiveness in the production and exportation of non-traditional produce. He says the move to this end includes Global GAP certification of the nine agro-parks currently in operation. GAP is an acronym for Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), and Global GAP, as an...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.
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Agriculture Minister Cautions against Importing Pork

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has cautioned consumers and stakeholders in the food industry, not to panic in the face of the reported shortages in the pork industry and to resist the urge for imported alternatives. “I wish to refer to the current situation as it relates to the reported shortages in the pork industry....
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Country Representative for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Theresa Tuner-Jones, addressing the launch of COK Solidarity Co-operative Credit Union Micro Finance Unit, in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (March 25).
Agriculture

Farmers Progressing Well At New Forrest/Duff House Agro Park

Farmers at the New Forrest/Duff House Agro Park, on the boarder of Manchester and St. Elizabeth, are progressing well according to Country Representative for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Theresa Tuner-Jones. The IDB official said she visited the farm on Tuesday March 24, and was impressed with the “transformation” that is taking place, with 300 women working, and the St....
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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Securities, Hon. Derrick Kellier, (Right) presents a cheque valued at $27 million representing government
Agriculture

Ninth Agro Park Launched At Sweet River Abattoir

The Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security on Thursday, March 26, launched its 9th agro-park at the Sweet River multi-species Abattoir in Ferris Westmoreland. The project which is near completion has been established under the Public Private Partnership model at a cost of $292 million and is expected to result in foreign exchange savings of up to US$9 million...
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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Securities, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second right) along with (from second left) Permanent Secretary in Agriculture Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan and Minister of Tourism and Entertainment and Member of Parliamewnt for Western Westmoreland Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil examine the water source for the Bath Mountain to Bleauwerie Water Supply Project on March 26. The project is aimed at supplying over 205 families with reliable water source at a cost of approximately $26.8 million.
Agriculture

Bath Mountain to Bleauwerie Water Supply Project Launched

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, on March 26, officially launched the Bath Mountain to Bleauwerie Water Supply Project in Westmoreland. It is expected that some 205 families/households across the western areas of Westmoreland are to benefit from the initiative which is being funded through the Sugar Transformation Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries,...
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