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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller makes a point during her presentation in the 2014/15 Budget Debate, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 29. At left is Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller makes a point during her presentation in the 2014/15 Budget Debate, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 29. At left is Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

PM Announces $280 Million to Assist the Needy

Government, through the National Housing Trust (NHT), has allocated $280 million this financial year to assist special groups, including the indigent and street persons. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, made the announcement as she addressed the 2014/2015...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), in conversation with Leader of Government Business in the House and Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, before making her presentation in the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 29.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), in conversation with Leader of Government Business in the House and Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, before making her presentation in the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 29.

More Jamaicans to Get Land Titles This Year
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, makes his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Listening (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, makes his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Listening (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan.

Cassava Processing Plant Under Construction in St. Elizabeth
Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 24. (FILE)
Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 24. (FILE)

Opposition Leader Emphasises Development of Human Capital
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, shares a light moment with his colleagues, while making his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Enjoying the moment (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan. (FILE)
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, shares a light moment with his colleagues, while making his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Enjoying the moment (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan. (FILE)

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AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

Agriculture Ministry Moves to Boost Non-Traditional Exports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will shortly embark on a programme aimed at increasing and safeguarding the export of Jamaica’s non-traditional agricultural produce and products. The programme, which will target local farmers and exporters, aims to create an export platform framework that facilitates exchange between suppliers and purchasers in Jamaica and overseas. This is to be achieved through, among...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, shares a light moment with his colleagues, while making his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Enjoying the moment (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan. (FILE)
AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

Revised Bill to Regulate Fisheries Sector to be Tabled in House

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, is expressing optimism that the revised Fisheries Bill will be tabled in the House of Representatives during the 2014/15 Parliamentary year. The Bill will provide the framework for the proper regulation of the sector and efficient and effective management of the island’s fisheries resources. Mr. Clarke made the disclosure while making his...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, makes his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Listening (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan.
AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

Agriculture on Growth Path

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says agriculture has returned to its “positive growth trajectory”, which he credits to the resilience of farmers, and strategies that the Ministry employed to revive the sector. He noted that the rebound has resulted in an 18 per cent growth for the first three months of 2014, and an increase of 14...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, examine cattle at the Ebony Park Agro Park in Clarendon on July 25. Minister Clarke expressed satisfaction at the progress of the three agro parks in operation.
AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

Cattle to be Tagged to Curb Praedial Larceny

As the Government moves to intensify its anti-praedial larceny thrust, a national animal identification and traceability system, which entails tagging cattle, is to be rolled out by the second quarter of this year. Making the announcement during his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House, on Wednesday, April 23, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, stressed...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (centre) and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), listen to Manager, Ebony Park Agro Park, Anthony Trought, as he explains the techniques being used in growing mini-sett yams in a demonstration plot at the Ebony Park Agro Park in Clarendon. The Agriculture Minister said he was pleased with the progress of the parks, while on a tour on July 25.
AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

$620 Million for Infrastructure in Agro Parks

Contracts amounting to $620 million are to go before Cabinet for its approval, to provide for the installation of critical infrastructure in the agro parks across the island. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, said the funds will be spent on installing drainage, roads and a packing house in New Forest/Duff House; a comprehensive irrigation scheme to service...
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Shaw Recommends that NHT Lifts Loan Ceiling

Opposition Spokesman on Finance and Planning, Audley Shaw, is recommending that the National Housing Trust (NHT) lift the ceiling on the amount of money loaned to depositors to purchase homes. He made the recommendation during his contribution in the 2014/15 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 22. “The present limit of $4.5 million I believe…should be...
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