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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses Wednesday’s (July 1) Tourism Linkages Hub stakeholders meeting, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester.

Strengthening Agri-Tourism Link to Reduce Food Import Bill

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the strengthening of linkages between tourism and agriculture has the potential to boost both sectors and reduce the country’s food import bill. He said a demand study conducted by the Tourism...

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, highlights plans for the 63rd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, during a recent JIS Think Tank. (FILE)

JAS Promises Another Successful Denbigh Show

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant, says rural farmers must be celebrated for contributing to economic growth in the country. He was addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on July 1, 2015, where details Denbigh 2015 show were disclosed.

JAS President says Agriculture Continues to Play Significant Role in Economy

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), presents Manchester farmer, Sylvia Jones (centre), with a commitment letter for the provision of a 650-gallon water tank, highlighted in the background, during a handing over ceremony at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) parish office, in Mandeville, on Wednesday (July 1). Looking on is RADA Chief Executive Officer, Lenworth Fulton.

Agriculture Ministry Distributing 300 Water Tanks To Farmers

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, addresses a JIS Think Tank on July 1, where he unveiled plans for Denbigh 2015.

Denbigh 2015 Expected to Attract 120,000 Patrons

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), engages in a tree planting exercise to mark the launch of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Rural Agriculture Development Authority (RADA), held on June 30, at the agency’s St. Andrew Parish Office. Others from (left are): President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dermon Spence; Chairman of RADA, Richard Harrison; and RADA Land Husbandry Officer, Robert Tulloch.

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Farmers Urged to Adopt Modern Techniques

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is calling on farmers to adopt modern techniques and move away from outdated practices. He noted that modern agricultural practices, including greenhouse technology, will help to increase productivity and mitigate climate change and other hazards, to ensure sustainability of the sector. The Agriculture Minister was addressing a ceremony to launch...

11 years ago AgricultureEnvironment

More Residents of Clifton to Get Certificates of Possession

Another 200 residents of Clifton, in South St. Catherine, are to receive their Certificates of Possession, under the SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJH) Community Regularization and Development Programme. This will bring the total number of Certificates of Possession issued to residents of the community to 300 so far. Last month, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, issued certificates to...

11 years ago Agriculture

Help For Coffee Farmers Affected By Fire

The Government has commenced distributing equipment and plants to coffee farmers in the Blue Mountain Ridge, whose crops were destroyed by fire recently. This was made possible through the $25 million allocated by the Government to assist the affected farmers. Under the rehabilitation project, a total of 20 farmers have received support varying from 650-gallon water tanks to coffee seedlings....

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (second left), raise a toast to the new brew of Red Stripe Beer, which now incorporates locally produced cassava starch in its production. The Ministers were participating in a ceremony on June 18, during which the brewery’s cassava starch factory was officially commissioned into service. Others (from third left) are: Managing Director, Cedric Blair; and Chairman, Richard Byles.

11 years ago AgricultureCommerce

Local Cassava Starch Now Key Ingredient in Red Stripe Beer

Locally produced cassava starch is now a key ingredient in the brew of Red Stripe Beer, as the company moves to reduce imported raw material for its production. Consumers will soon be able to get their hands on this new mix, as the brewing company produced the first batch of beer using this local ingredient on June 18. This followed...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), is greeted by Russia’s Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Sergei Donskoi, before engaging in discussions yesterday (June 17) . Minister Paulwell is currently in Russia for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 18 to 20.

11 years ago AgricultureTechnology

Russia to Provide Support in Agriculture and the Environment

The Government of Russia has pledged assistance to Jamaica in the areas of agriculture and the environment. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who is representing Jamaica at the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Moscow from June 18 to 20. Speaking with JIS News from Moscow earlier today, Minister Paulwell...

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (left), converses with delegates attending the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, following his presentation at Monday’s (June 15) Agro-parks and Agri-business plenary session, under the theme: ‘Sow, Reap, Profit’. The conference is being held from June 15 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

11 years ago AgricultureJamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Members Encouraged To Invest In Agriculture

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan, is encouraging Jamaicans in the Diaspora to invest in the local agricultural sector, particularly agro-parks, focusing specifically on the value-added component. Addressing a session at the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 15, Mr. Buchanan said the timing is right for...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, addresses the opening ceremony for the Knockalva Agricultural School

11 years ago Agriculture

Ministry Upgrading Dairy Programmes at Agricultural Schools

The Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security is in the process of upgrading the dairy programmes at agricultural education institutions across the country. A total of $30.5 million has been allocated for the initiative, which is being undertaken through the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB). “The Ministry recognises that our agricultural education institutions must be centres of (excellence) if...