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Fisheries Minister Gives Commitment to Sector Stakeholders
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is committed to creating an enabling environment which fosters growth and sustainability within the fisheries sector. Speaking at a Sustainable Fisheries Forum, held at the Sandals Ochi … Continued
Unclaimed Funds as Financing Option for MSMEs
The Government is to engage technical consultants to assess the feasibility of utilising unclaimed funds, held by financial institutions, as a critical financing option for the growth and development of the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector. This was … Continued
Micro Stock Exchange to be Established
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has announced plans for the establishment a Micro Stock Exchange. The Micro Stock Exchange will allow micro, small and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) to obtain funds to support their growth and … Continued
Farm Roads Rehabilitated in South Manchester
Some 1,400 metres of farm roads in St. Toolies and Alvie in South Manchester have been repaired by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) at a cost of $12 million. Speaking at the official opening of the roadway on April … Continued
Gov’t Looking to Increase Access to Funding for SMES
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says more creative ways are being explored to provide additional funding sources for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Among them, Mr. Shaw said, are the uncollected funds totalling billions, which “are … Continued
Gov’t Addressing Impediments to Medical Marijuana Industry Development
The Government continues to take steps aimed at facilitating the development of Jamaica’s medical marijuana industry by addressing the impediments. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says a meeting was held with representatives of the Cannabis Licensing … Continued
Industry Minister Welcomes $2.16-Billion Investment by Red Stripe
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has welcomed Red Stripe/Heineken Jamaica’s $2.16-billion (€14-million) investment in a new state-of-the art production line at the entity’s brewery on Spanish Town Road in Kingston. The new Line 8 facility, which … Continued
Minister Shaw Targeting Reduced Onion Imports
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says efforts must be made to reduce the percentage of onions being imported for domestic consumption. It is a call to which the Caribbean Broilers Group is responding through its Crop … Continued
Agriculture Minister on Growth Thrust
The new Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has indicated that he will be going full throttle in boosting agricultural production in order to cut down on food imports and grow the economy. He noted that … Continued
Agriculture Minister Commends Farmers
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has praised the country’s farmers for their hard work, which has resulted in significant economic gains. Speaking at the launch of Farmers’ Month at the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) offices … Continued
$800 Million Allocated to Repair Farm Roads
Newly appointed Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has announced that the Government will be allocating $800 million for the improvement of the island’s farm road network. Mr. Shaw, who was speaking at the launch of … Continued
Farmers Encouraged to Grow Coconuts
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging Jamaicans to invest more in coconut farming, as there are opportunities to earn from the product. Speaking at the 32nd annual St. Mary Agricultural Show at Gray’s Inn … Continued
Shaw Says He is Ready to Make a Difference
The new Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he is ready to make a difference in the sectors. Speaking at the St. Mary Agricultural Show at Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay, on Monday … Continued
Agriculture Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Invest More in Idle Lands
New Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has reiterated calls for Jamaicans to invest more in farming on idle lands across the island. Speaking at the St. Mary Agricultural Show at Gray’s Inn Sports complex, Annotto … Continued
JMA/JEA Focusing on ‘Advancing Breakthroughs’ at Expo Jamaica 2018
Over 350 exhibitors spanning 20 local industries are expected to showcase more than 2,000 products during this year’s 46th Expo Jamaica trade show at the National Arena and National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston from April 19 to 22. The … Continued
Agriculture Minister Hands Over Development Plan in Trelawny
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says there is still vast potential for more growth in the parish of Trelawny, where agriculture can play a major role. Speaking at the handover of the Trelawny Sustainable Development … Continued
Agriculture Ministry Targets Self-Sufficiency in Irish Potato This Year
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson says he is anticipating that Jamaica will achieve its goal of 100 per cent self-sufficiency in the production of table Irish potato this year. He … Continued