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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Accompong Maroons’ 281st celebration of the signing of the peace treaty with the British and to commemorate the birthday of leader, Cudjoe, on Sunday (January 6), in the Maroon village in St. Elizabeth.

Ganja Cultivation Project for Small Farmers to Begin by March – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Alternative Development Programme (ADP), which will provide an avenue for small ganja farmers to benefit from the ganja industry, will start by March 2019. The programme aims to prevent and...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right, standing), observes as President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (second left, seated), signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), at the JAMPRO offices in New Kingston on January 4. Also signing (from left) are Chairman of the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Dennis Booth and Chairman of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association (JCEA), Norman Grant. Standing (at left) is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence.

Government Examining Long-term Solutions to Advance Coffee Industry

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis (right) presents co-founders of MK’s Delect, Kayann Vanhorne (left) and Jamilee Black, with the prize for having the best booth at the Social Development Commission's (SDC) economic fair, held recently in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Sharing the moment is Parish Manager of the SDC St. Ann Division, Hillary McBaine. The presentation was made during the Ocho Rios clock lighting ceremony, which followed the staging of the fair.

Small Entrepreneurs in St. Ann Get Help Through LEDSP

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), and Chairman of Carib Cement Company Limited, Parris Lyew-Ayee (left), applaud following the official unveiling of the new concrete road in Litchfield, Manchester, on December 16. Others (from second left) are Councillor, Walderston Division, Leroy Mitchell; and General Manager, Carib Cement Company Limited, Peter Donkersloot Ponce. Caribbean Cement Company Limited rehabilitated 530 metres of roads in the farming community as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.

PHOTOS: Minister Shaw Opens Farm Road in Litchfield, Manchester

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.

St. Elizabeth’s Contribution to Food Chain Highlighted

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shares a light moment with Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Stephen Wedderburn (centre); and Board Chairman of the Pesticides Control Authority (PCA), Warren Newby, at the PCA’s annual awards ceremony, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston recently.

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MSME Operators Encouraged to Have Their Businesses Certified

Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Stephen Wedderburn, is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators to have their businesses certified by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), to ensure they are operating at the highest standard. Addressing the recent Pesticides Control Authority (PCA) annual awards dinner at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, Mr....

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shares a good laugh with Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Stephen Wedderburn (centre); and Board Chairman of the Pesticides Control Authority (PCA), Warren Newby, during the Authority’s annual awards ceremony, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in New Kingston recently.

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Suppliers of Pesticides Must Comply with Labelling Regulations – BSJ

Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Stephen Wedderburn, is calling on suppliers of pesticides to comply with the regulations governing proper labelling, to prevent poisoning from improper use and handling of these chemicals. Mr. Wedderburn, who was speaking at the recent Pesticides Control Authority (PCA) annual awards dinner at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, said...

Communication Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently.

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CAC Calls on Consumers to be Careful to Avoid Food Poisoning During Yuletide Season

As the festive season approaches, Jamaicans are being warned by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) that the risk of food poisoning is especially high during the busy season. Communication Specialist at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, is advising consumers of measures to employ as they handle their food during the holidays. “Consumers need to ensure that the places they are purchasing...

Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen (second left), listens to Senior Public Relations Specialist at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, as she makes her presentation at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. Others (from left) are Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn; and Director of Communication, Latoya Halstead.

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CAC Says Consumer Protection Act to be Updated

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, says the Consumer Protection Act is due to be updated. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Mrs. Allen said that in recent times there has been an increase in new consumer purchasing trends ranging from body enhancement services to online social media shopping. “As we speak, a...

: Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw addresses the launch of Export Max III, at the Spanish Court Hotel on November 29.

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Jamaicans to Benefit from Programmes in Israel

Jamaicans in the agricultural sector are set to benefit from 20 short-term orientation programmes in Israel, which are aimed at exposing participants to advanced farming technologies and techniques. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the disclosure at the launch of Export Max III, at the Spanish Court Hotel on November 29. “It is a three-week...

Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen addresses a JIS Think Tank on Friday, November 30.

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CAC Urges Consumers to Exercise Due Diligence During the Christmas Season

Citizens are being urged by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) to exercise due diligence in their shopping practices, during the busy Christmas period. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on November 30, Chief Executive Officer at the CAC, Dolsie Allen, is advising Jamaicans to conduct extensive research before purchasing items, such as electrical equipment and appliances. “After...

Principal Director in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

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Bureau of Gender Affairs to Implement Ambassador Programme in Schools

The Bureau of Gender Affairs is to shortly implement its Gender Ambassador Programme in schools Islandwide. The initiative seeks to raise awareness on gender roles and stereotypes and to promote self-care, healthy relationships and leadership development among youth. It also aims to engage the youth on what is gender-based violence (GBV) and ways to reduce the prevalence of GBV in...