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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on April 13.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on April 13.

Banana and Plantain Sector Critical to Grow Smart, Eat Smart Initiative

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says sustaining increased banana and plantain production is critical to the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ initiative. Last year, banana and plantain production increased by 33.5 per cent and 57.7 per cent,...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on Thursday (April 13).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on Thursday (April 13).

Gov’t Focused on Boosting Banana and Plantain Production
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), touches a bull on display at the St. Mary Agri Expo, which was held at the JP Farms Sports Complex in the parish on April 10. Also pictured is Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy (second right).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), touches a bull on display at the St. Mary Agri Expo, which was held at the JP Farms Sports Complex in the parish on April 10. Also pictured is Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy (second right).

Strong Showing at St. Mary Agri Expo
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), inspects a cow during a tour of booths and animal enclosures at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show in St. James, on Easter Monday (April 10). The annual event, which was held at the Montpelier Showground, is organised by the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS). Accompanying Mr. Witter are Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (centre) and President, St. James Association of Branch Societies, Glendon Harris.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), inspects a cow during a tour of booths and animal enclosures at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show in St. James, on Easter Monday (April 10). The annual event, which was held at the Montpelier Showground, is organised by the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS). Accompanying Mr. Witter are Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (centre) and President, St. James Association of Branch Societies, Glendon Harris.

Numerous Patrons Attend Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), whiffs nutmeg during his tour of the Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo on Wednesday (April 5) at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE). Looking on (from left) are Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Advisory Council Chairman, Wilburn Carr; farmer, Ruel Deacon; Parish Manager, Portland 4-H Clubs, Alain Cox and Acting Director of Youth Services, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Charlene Edwards.
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Portland 4-H Clubs Sparkle at Parish Achievement Expos Grand Finale

The Portland 4-H Clubs, on Wednesday (April 5), brought the curtains down on a season of islandwide parish achievement expos, with a buzzworthy execution. The event was held at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) and featured all the exciting competitions for which the local 4-H clubs are known, in addition to displays, samples and interactive activities by...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), along with (from left) Agriculture Teacher at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope, Chris-Ann Thomas; Principal, Randolph Lopez School of Hope, Jennifer Spence Silvera; Students Khaiim Bartley and Anthoney Williams; and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson, plants lettuce in the Randolph Lopez School of Hope school garden, following the launch of the school garden programme at the school, today (April 4).
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School Garden Launched at Randolph Lopez School of Hope

A school garden programme was officially launched today (April 4) at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope in Kingston. The garden was established in partnership with the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA). Addressing the function, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the launch of the school garden programme sends a...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), greets Ambassador of Brazil to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro, on her visit to the Ministry at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew, on March 30.
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Agricultural Students Encouraged to Take Advantage of Scholarships in Brazil

Jamaican students of agriculture and other disciplines are being encouraged to take advantage of the scholarship opportunities available for higher education studies in Brazil. During a recent courtesy call on Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., Brazil’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro, said that the initiative is one that will serve to build...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (right), and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter, examine goats while touring a farmers market at the Ministry, in Kingston, on Friday (March 31). The market formed part of activities staged for the launch of Farmers’ Month, being observed throughout April.
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April is Farmers’ Month

Farmers’ Month is being observed during April to celebrate the yeoman’s work of Jamaica’s cultivators. The official launch was held on Friday (March 31) at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who addressed the launch, encouraged Jamaicans to participate in the activities in support of farmers, whose contributions have assisted greatly in...
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