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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses the Human Employment and Resource Training (HEART) College of Hospitality Services/Western Hospitality Institute Trade Show, held at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa, Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on November 16.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses the Human Employment and Resource Training (HEART) College of Hospitality Services/Western Hospitality Institute Trade Show, held at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa, Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on November 16.

Opportunities in Tourism for Local Farmers

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the tourism sector continues to offer opportunities to local farmers. Speaking at the Human Employment and Resource Training (HEART) College of Hospitality Services/Western Hospitality...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, addressing the pesticides survey results presentation ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston recently. The survey was undertaken as part of the Agricultural Competitiveness Programme to evaluate food-safety issues associated with pesticide use and, in particular, to identify pesticide use challenges that could impact access to export markets for Jamaican produce.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, addressing the pesticides survey results presentation ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston recently. The survey was undertaken as part of the Agricultural Competitiveness Programme to evaluate food-safety issues associated with pesticide use and, in particular, to identify pesticide use challenges that could impact access to export markets for Jamaican produce.

GLOBALG.A.P Farmer Certification Being Pursued
: Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), examines packaged sugar given to him by Brand Manager, Jamaica Gold, Nigel Harvey, at the 68th annual general meeting of the All-Island Jamaica Cane Farmers’ Association held on Wednesday (November 15) at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.
: Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), examines packaged sugar given to him by Brand Manager, Jamaica Gold, Nigel Harvey, at the 68th annual general meeting of the All-Island Jamaica Cane Farmers’ Association held on Wednesday (November 15) at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.

Cane Roads to be Repaired
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (left); Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) President, Michelle Chong (centre) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Harold Davis, sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen JAMPRO’s Export Max Programme, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on November 14.
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (left); Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) President, Michelle Chong (centre) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Harold Davis, sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen JAMPRO’s Export Max Programme, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on November 14.

More Help for MSMEs
Director of Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Linnette Peters, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, to highlight World Antibiotic Awareness Week, which is being observed from November 13 to 19, under the theme: ‘Antibiotic, the End of an Era’.
Director of Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Linnette Peters, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, to highlight World Antibiotic Awareness Week, which is being observed from November 13 to 19, under the theme: ‘Antibiotic, the End of an Era’.

Public Urged to Use Antibiotics Responsibly

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Praedial Larceny Unit Invites Entries for Essay and Poster Competitions

The Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is now accepting entries for its National Poster and Essay Competitions. Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordinator, Trudy-Ann Edwards, said that the competitions “form part of the Ministry’s public education campaign aimed at sensitising Jamaicans about the negative extent, nature and magnitude of praedial larceny”. The competitions,...
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Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Georgette Thompson, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (November 8), about the week of activities for World Antibiotic Awareness Week, which will be observed from November 13 to 19 under the theme: ‘Antibiotic, the end of an Era’.
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Focus on Antibiotics November 13-19

Jamaica will join other countries globally to observe World Antibiotic Awareness Week from November 13 to 19, under the theme; ‘Antibiotic, the end of an Era’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (November 8), Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Georgette Thompson, said the focus is to raise awareness of the need...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), shakes the hand of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), BMR Energy LLC, Bruce Levy, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of renewable energy infrastructure at the Monymusk Sugar Estate in Clarendon. The signing took place at the offices of the Ministry in New Kingston on November 7.
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Solar Power for Irrigation at Monymusk Sugar Estate

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings Limited and BMR Energy LLC for the development of a solar project that will provide power to the irrigation system at the Monymusk Sugar Estate in Clarendon. The signing took place at the offices of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries in New...
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda.
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Agriculture Minister Commends European Union

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, has commended the European Union (EU) for its support to Jamaica through the Sugar Transformation Programme. Mr. Samuda was speaking during a familiarisation tour of the Clarks Town Branch Library in Trelawny on November 2, accompanied by members of the European Union Delegation, including Head of Delegation, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska....
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Minister of Industry, Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda addresses the 80th Annual Conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists, at the RIU Ocho Rios resort in St. Ann, on Thursday, November 2.
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Minister Samuda Expresses Optimism for Sugar Industry

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda, is expressing optimism for the sugar industry. Addressing the 80th Annual Conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST), at RIU Ocho Rios resort, in St. Ann on Thursday (November 2), Mr. Samuda implored the stakeholders to press ahead with their cultivation, as it has been a ‘tried,...
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson
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Farmers to Get Help From Ministry

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Ministry will be working to assist farmers, to ensure there is continuous growth in the sector. He notes that the Ministry has been looking at making seedlings for Irish potato, onion and Scotch bonnet pepper available to individuals as part of an Agricultural...
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