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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), gets information from Nutrimix Technical Sales Representative, Samuel Jones (right), on the benefits of livestock feed, while on a tour of the Hague Agricultural Show, in Trelawny, on Wednesday, March 6.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), gets information from Nutrimix Technical Sales Representative, Samuel Jones (right), on the benefits of livestock feed, while on a tour of the Hague Agricultural Show, in Trelawny, on Wednesday, March 6.

Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit to be Strengthened

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he will be reviewing the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU), to make it more effective in reducing farm thefts. Speaking to agricultural stakeholders at the 64th Hague Agricultural Show...
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), samples cocoa chips being promoted by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), at the 64th Hague Agricultural Show, in Trelawny, on Wednesday, March 6. At left is Home Economics and Social Service Officer of RADA, Trelawny Parish Office, Ingrid Barrett.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), samples cocoa chips being promoted by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), at the 64th Hague Agricultural Show, in Trelawny, on Wednesday, March 6. At left is Home Economics and Social Service Officer of RADA, Trelawny Parish Office, Ingrid Barrett.

Stronger Coastal Surveillance to Prevent Poaching
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right); Acting Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (second right); and Director, CNET Group Incorporated, Robert Thompson (second left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project. Observing are President, CNET Group, Errol Bailey (left); and Chief Technical Director for Special Projects in the Ministry, Courtney Cole. The signing took place on Monday (March 4), at the Ministry
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right); Acting Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (second right); and Director, CNET Group Incorporated, Robert Thompson (second left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project. Observing are President, CNET Group, Errol Bailey (left); and Chief Technical Director for Special Projects in the Ministry, Courtney Cole. The signing took place on Monday (March 4), at the Ministry's Hope Gardens headquarters in St. Andrew.

MOU Signed for OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), speaks with President, Elliot Farmers Community Enterprise in Cromwell, St. Mary, on Wednesday (February 27). Occasion was the launch of Elliot Farmers Community Enterprise Greenhouse Project, in the area.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), speaks with President, Elliot Farmers Community Enterprise in Cromwell, St. Mary, on Wednesday (February 27). Occasion was the launch of Elliot Farmers Community Enterprise Greenhouse Project, in the area.

St. Elizabeth to Get Agro-Economic Zone
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira, at the JBDC’s stakeholder breakfast forum, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (February 28). Mr. Shaw was the keynote speaker. The forum was held under the theme ‘Eye on 20/20: Exploring New Frontiers’.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira, at the JBDC’s stakeholder breakfast forum, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (February 28). Mr. Shaw was the keynote speaker. The forum was held under the theme ‘Eye on 20/20: Exploring New Frontiers’.

Government Initiates Action to Access Dormant Funds to Assist MSMEs

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AgricultureBudget 2019/2020CommerceIndustry

$295.6 Million Allocated for Bodles Upgrading

The Government will spend approximately $295.6 million to continue upgrading works at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, during the 2019/20 fiscal year. This project is being implemented by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Details about the undertaking are provided in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, which is now before the House of Representatives....
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Public Relations and Human Resource Manager at the German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited (GSRJ), Dr. Birte Timm, gives an update on the company’s plans to establish a ship maintenance and repair facility here. She was addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.
Commerce

GSRJ says Establishing its Ship Repair Facility will Redound to Jamaica’s Benefit

Public Relations and Human Resource Manager at German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited (GSRJ), Dr. Birte Timm, says establishment of its ship maintenance and repair facility will significantly contribute to Jamaica’s logistics sector and economy. The company started business in Jamaica in 2016, with the intention to build a ship repair facility in Kingston Harbour to boost employment and introduce the...
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Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Director of Enforcement and Monitoring, Faith Graham, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
CommerceIndustryJIS Think Tank

CLA Urges Compliance with Regulations

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) says compliance with and enforcement of the Authority’s regulations and procedures are critical to the growth of the local medicinal cannabis industry and strengthening the country’s reputation internationally. Director of Enforcement and Monitoring at CLA, Faith Graham, said that “by insisting on a standard for our licence holders and those interested in becoming a part...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right); and Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, listen as Chief Executive Officer of the Alligator Head Foundation, Dr. Dayne Buddo, highlights the functions of a weather station at Oyster Bay in Anchovy, Portland. Occasion was the official activation of a water-quality monitoring system for the Eastern Portland Fishery Conservation Area in the parish, recently.
AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Agriculture Ministry Looking at Doubling Fish Sanctuaries

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is looking at doubling the number of fish sanctuaries across the island to ensure sustainability of the industry. There are currently 18 sanctuaries, which are no-fishing zones reserved for the reproduction of fish populations. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said that a survey will be undertaken to determine the additional sanctuaries that...
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Manager, Logistics and Infrastructure at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Don Gittens, highlights logistics investment projects being facilitated by the entity, during a recent JIS Think Tank.
CommerceJIS Think Tank

JAMPRO Facilitating Investments in Logistics

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has been facilitating investments in the logistics sector in order to position Jamaica to reap significant benefits from this trillion-dollar industry. Manager of Logistics and Infrastructure at the entity, Don Gittens, said that the global industry was worth over US$5 trillion in 2015 and is projected to grow to US$15 trillion by 2023. “If Jamaica...
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Director of Commerce in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Michelle Parkins (right), in discussion with Attorney-at-Law, Dr. Derrick McKoy, during the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission WTO Training Workshop, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on Monday (February 25).
AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Develop Business Strategies to Protect Market Share

Director of Commerce in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Michelle Parkins, has called on entrepreneurs and traders to develop business strategies that include ‘Trade Remedies’ that will defend, expand and protect their market share. Speaking at the Anti-Dumping Commission/World Trade Organization (WTO) Training Workshop focusing on ‘Trade Remedies’, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew...
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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Manager for Logistics and Infrastructure, Don Gittens, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held on Thursday (February 21), at the JIS headquarters in Kingston.
CommerceIndustryJIS Think Tank

Small Farmers Encouraged to Get Involved in Medicinal Cannabis Industry

Small farmers are encouraged not to shy away from the opportunities available in the growing medicinal cannabis industry because of the perceived prohibitive fees. Speaking at a recently held Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Manager, Logistics and Infrastructure, Don Gittens, said local farmers should approach the relevant authorities in the medicinal cannabis industry for guidance...
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