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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), exchanges greetings with Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Carib-Export), Deodat Maharaj, following the launch of a project aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Jamaican Coffee exports to the European Union (EU) market, at the Ministry's headquarters in downtown Kingston on Thursday (January 27).

Project Launched To Boost Coffee Export Into Europe

The Jamaican coffee sector will receive support to boost export into the European market through a joint project between the Government and the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Carib-Export). The initiative aims to bolster the productivity and export competitiveness of local...

President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association (JCEA), Norman Grant, speaks at the official launch of the Caribbean Export Development Agency project that will support the Jamaican Coffee Sector's interest in the EU market, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on January 27.

JCEA On Drive To Increase Export Of Coffee

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr.

Research And Development Among Priorities Of New Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the House of Representatives on January 25.

Action To Protect Consumers Of Chicken Meat

Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake

More Young Jamaicans Being Trained And Certified As Farmers

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre) examines a sample of farmer, Lilieth McKenzie’s (right) onion crop, during a recent tour of several onion farms in St. Thomas. Looking on is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter.

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Food Security A Top Priority Of The Government

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says Jamaica’s food security is a top priority for the Government. Minister Charles Jr. noted that there is global demand for Jamaican produce, adding that the Government is seeking to increase local production of several crops, particularly onion. He informed that the Ministry has set a target of increasing onion production...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (right) with first place winners in the Praedial Larceny Essay and Jingle Competition, Dermanique Lee of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James (second left); and Kriston Ferguson of Norman Gardens Primary in Kingston. The virtual awards ceremony was held on January 21.

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Agriculture Minister Encourages Youth Involvement in the Sector

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says it is important to engage the youth and encourage their involvement in developing solutions to the challenges faced in the agriculture sector. “What we are doing today in getting our youngsters to use their mind in understanding the impact of this and to start to find solutions, are critical to...

4 years ago Agriculture

Strategies Being Implemented to Tackle Praedial Larceny

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Ministry through the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, has been pursuing several strategies to combat the illegal activity. Mr. Charles Jr. said it is estimated that Jamaican farmers suffer losses of more than $5 billion per annum due to praedial larceny. “[It] will be one of the issues of importance...

4 years ago Agriculture

Jamaica Looking to Expand Export Base for Blue Mountain Coffee

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says Jamaica is seeking to increase production and expand the export base for Blue Mountain Coffee. These include targeting markets such as the United States, which currently accounts for 20 per cent of exports, he noted. Japan is Jamaica's largest importer of Blue Mountain Coffee, absorbing some 70 per cent of exports,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5).

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Law To Be Amended To Facilitate Effective Movement Of Agricultural Produce

Legislation is to be amended to facilitate the effective regulation of trade and movement of agricultural produce. With this amendment, the Agricultural Produce Act is to be strengthened and modernised to achieve this objective. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure during a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5), informed that Cabinet...

The new solar photovoltaic system at the Little Park F3 Pump Station in St. Elizabeth, which was installed by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited at a cost of $53.14 million.

4 years ago Agriculture

Minister Shaw Commissions Solar-Powered Pump Station At Little Park, St. Elizabeth

Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, on Thursday (December 16), officially commissioned into service, the Little Park F3 Pump Station in St. Elizabeth, which was retrofitted by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited at a cost of $53.14 million. The project, which was completed over seven months, involved the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems comprising...

Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.

4 years ago Agriculture

Jamaica Can Capitalise On Us $18 Billion Mango Market

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Agro Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell, says Jamaica has the potential to expand its foothold in the global market for mango, which is valued at US $18 billion. He noted that in 2020, the country supplied over 291,321 kilograms of the fruit overseas, valuing US$623,190. “But that’s a drop in the bucket compared...