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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), listens as Chief Executive Officer of Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited, Olivier Tretout, explains the scope of work being undertaken to dredge the Kingston Harbour, during a tour of the project site at Port Bustamante on February 21. (FILE)
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), listens as Chief Executive Officer of Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited, Olivier Tretout, explains the scope of work being undertaken to dredge the Kingston Harbour, during a tour of the project site at Port Bustamante on February 21. (FILE)

Work Progressing on Dredging of Kingston Harbour

Work is progressing on the dredging of the Kingston Harbour under phase one of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) expansion project. Being undertaken by concessionaire Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), the project involves deepening of the entry channel and reinforcing...
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), and Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Ning Jizhe (right), affix their signatures to a Framework Agreement which will see both countries collaborating on various production capacity and investment projects in a number of critical areas. Overseeing the process is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry. The signing took place during a ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices yesterday (February 16).
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), and Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Ning Jizhe (right), affix their signatures to a Framework Agreement which will see both countries collaborating on various production capacity and investment projects in a number of critical areas. Overseeing the process is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry. The signing took place during a ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices yesterday (February 16).

Jamaica to Benefit from Framework Agreement with China

JMA President says Sector has Key Role to Play in Growth Agenda
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), is in light conversation with Chairman of JAMPRO, Don Wehby (left); and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the media launch of the Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11. The trade show is slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 1 to 4.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), is in light conversation with Chairman of JAMPRO, Don Wehby (left); and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the media launch of the Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11. The trade show is slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 1 to 4.

JMA Targets Investment Boost through Staging of International Exhibition
Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Vivian Brown (left), greets Economist, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Jodian Aris, at the opening of a Regional Entrepreneurship Asset Commercialization Hub (REACH) Project business workshop, being held at The Knutsford Court Hotel from February 13-17. At centre is Director of Entertainment, Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel.
Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Vivian Brown (left), greets Economist, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Jodian Aris, at the opening of a Regional Entrepreneurship Asset Commercialization Hub (REACH) Project business workshop, being held at The Knutsford Court Hotel from February 13-17. At centre is Director of Entertainment, Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel.

Young Entrepreneurs Attend Training Workshop

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Entrepreneurs to Benefit from Workshops Hosted by JBDC

Entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Lean Start-up Strategy Workshop series, which will be held from March 7-8 at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ruthven Road, in Kingston. The workshop, which is being held for the second time, will focus on topics such as ‘Testing and Validating Your Business Model’ and ‘Financing Your Start-up’....
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Project to Accelerate Exports

An allocation of $130 million has been made to a project to support the Government in addressing trade deficits, to accelerate exports, enhance competitiveness and integrate the local economy into global markets. Outlined in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the Economic Partnership II (EPA II) Capacity Building Project is being funded by the European...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy.
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UWI, JIPO To Stage Entrepreneurial Workshops

The University of West Indies (UWI) and Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will stage a series of workshops under the Regional Entrepreneurial Assets Commercialization Hub (REACH) Project, from February 13 to 17 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The workshops will target current and prospective entrepreneurs who will be provided with technical skills training in business planning, development,...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), speaks with Ambassador of Ecuador in Cuba, Dr. Fabian Solano Moreno (right), and Honorary Consul for Ecuador, Celia Barreto de Hunter, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 8. The Minister addressed members of the Diplomatic Corps as part of activities for Diplomatic Week 2017, which will last from February 5 to 10.
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Agro Processing Industry to be Expanded

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government is focusing on expanding the local agro processing industry, as part of its job creation strategy. In his address to members of the Diplomatic Corps on February 8 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, Mr. Samuda spoke of the merits of the industry, which converts...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)
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$30 Million for Water Harvesting Projects in St. Ann

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Government has committed $30 million for the implementation of five water harvesting projects in St. Ann. This is being done to combat drought and other problems resulting from climate change, the Minister said as he addressed the Hinds Town/Orange Park Farmers Group Meeting...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Stephen Wedderburn (left), addresses the opening of a three-day workshop on Wednesday (Feb. 8) at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, to provide training for regional consumer protection and standard officers in the CARICOM Rapid Alert Exchange System (CARREX) for hazardous, unsafe and defective goods. Looking on are: Coordinator, Hemispheric and Bilateral Negotiations, CARICOM Secretariat, Office Michelle Lowe, and Board Chairman, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Kent Gammon.
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Training Underway in Upgraded CARICOM Consumer Protection System

Regional consumer protection officers and standard officers are benefitting from advanced training in the upgraded Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Rapid Alert Exchange System (CARREX) for hazardous, unsafe and defective goods. The three-day workshop got underway on Wednesday (Feb. 8) at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. CARICOM launched CARREX in 2012 in response to concerns expressed by consumer representatives...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of CocoaTown, Balu Balasubramanian (left), describes the use of a cocoa grinder during a tour of an exhibition at the International Fine Cocoa Conference and Chocolate Expo at the Spanish Court Hotel on February 6. At right is Vernon Barrett from Newer Worlds Ltd.
Commerce

Cocoa Industry to be Expanded

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government is committed to the expansion of the cocoa industry and will be offering increased support to stakeholders. He said the Ministry, through the extension services of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will be designating teams to work directly with the farmers in the cocoa industry. “Small...
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