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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says plans are being put in place for the revitalisation of the country’s dairy industry, which will include technical input from overseas experts. He informed that he has had meetings … Continued
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Government is committed to supporting farmers in the event a hurricane should hit Jamaica. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Hutchinson said … Continued
Within another year, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) intends to launch the National Business Portal, which will serve as a single online platform for major business activities in Jamaica. “That is one of the very exciting and game-changing plans that we … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that the Government is committed to providing opportunities for young people to pursue farming as a business. He said it is in support of this mission that the Ministry … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he is looking to link small ganja farmers with large processors who have the ability to convert ganja into a range of medicinal products. “What I’m working on is … Continued
The island’s farmers are being encouraged to diversify agricultural production and grow more non-traditional crops for the export market. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, who made the call, said that crops such as caster beans, sorghum, … Continued
Jamaica is implementing a single window for trade, which will greatly enhance the way in which goods and services are imported into and exported out of the island. The Jamaica Electronic Single Window Project, which will be rolled out by … Continued
Manufacturers who import white sugar will now be required to pay the duty up front and be reimbursed by the Government within 30 days. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, who said … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has lauded winners of this year’s Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) Essay and Poster competition. He was speaking at the competition’s awards ceremony, held today (August 28), at the Ministry, … Continued
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he will be lobbying Parliament’s support to strengthen legislation to safeguard the public against attacks by aggressive dogs. This, he says, includes measures to hold owners accountable for “the senseless … Continued
Chairman of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC), Randy Dougherty, says Jamaica’s industry and commerce sectors can benefit significantly from the globally recognised accredited conformity assessments. A conformity assessment directly or indirectly determines whether a process, product, service, or person meets … Continued
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has been facilitating various initiatives geared at promoting competitive markets and improvement in consumer welfare. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (August 24), Executive Director at the FTC, David Miller, said the entity has … Continued
Vice President of Sales and Promotions at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Claude Duncan, says the country is poised to attract more businesses and investments, as a result of significant strides being made to ensure a business friendly environment for investors. … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is imploring gift shops, particularly those at attractions and airports, to display products made in Jamaica. Addressing the official opening of Things Jamaican Specialty Food Store, at Devon House, in … Continued
The burgeoning local bamboo and castor oil industries are to be included in the Agriculture Push-Start (APS) programme, as part of plans to capitalise on the value chain of these crops. Castor oil is to be added to the programme … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says development of the Essex Valley irrigation project in St. Elizabeth is expected to start within the next three months. “This project will positively impact the livelihoods of over 700 … Continued
More than 20 agricultural stakeholders from the region are benefiting from a five-day training worship in Climate Resilience Advanced Crop Modelling. The participants are from Jamaica, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago, … Continued
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that plant health is a fundamental pillar to achieving the region’s food security and economic growth. In this regard, he has called on regional Plant Health Directors to identify … Continued
