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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and President of the St. James Branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris, view livestock on display at the 41st staging of the Montpelier Agricultural & Industrial Show, held at the Montpelier Show Ground on April 1.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and President of the St. James Branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris, view livestock on display at the 41st staging of the Montpelier Agricultural & Industrial Show, held at the Montpelier Show Ground on April 1.

Knockalva Polytechnic College to Lead Resurgence of Dairy Industry

To revitalise the dairy industry, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has identified Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover as a key institution to lead this resurgence. Addressing the 41st staging of the Montpelier Agricultural & Industrial...
Chief Designer at ZenDish Gardens, Andrine Cover, displays her products at the Made in Manchester Expo held at Scotiabank, Mandeville, Manchester today (March 31). The Made in Manchester Expo was designed to assist micro and small business women owners in the parish to raise their visibility, build brand recognition and grow their businesses.
Chief Designer at ZenDish Gardens, Andrine Cover, displays her products at the Made in Manchester Expo held at Scotiabank, Mandeville, Manchester today (March 31). The Made in Manchester Expo was designed to assist micro and small business women owners in the parish to raise their visibility, build brand recognition and grow their businesses.

PHOTOS: Made in Manchester Expo
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated left) is sprinkled with holy water by Rector, Mandeville Parish Church, Rev. Michael Elliott at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s 60th Anniversary Church Service held at the church in Manchester today (March 31).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated left) is sprinkled with holy water by Rector, Mandeville Parish Church, Rev. Michael Elliott at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s 60th Anniversary Church Service held at the church in Manchester today (March 31).

PHOTOS: Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s 60th Anniversary
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South East, Robert Miller (left), along with Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (right), and students, march during the celebration of the establishment of a free Wi-Fi Hotspot facility recently in Waterford, St. Catherine.
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South East, Robert Miller (left), along with Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (right), and students, march during the celebration of the establishment of a free Wi-Fi Hotspot facility recently in Waterford, St. Catherine.

MP Miller Encourages Responsible Use of the Internet
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) addresses the audience during an event held recently at the University of the West Indies (UWI).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) addresses the audience during an event held recently at the University of the West Indies (UWI).

Jamaica and AU Working to Achieve Economic Independence

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third left) along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Devon Sayers; and President of Northern Caribbean University, Dr. Lincoln Edwards, break ground for the construction of a new milking parlor at Northern Caribbean University on Thursday (March 28).
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Agriculture Ministry Partners with NCU to Develop Dairy Sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has entered into a partnership with the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), to develop 40 acres of fodder for the dairy sector. The institution also received six Jamaica Hope cattle from the Ministry and a new milking parlour is to be constructed. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green made the announcement at the Jamaica Dairy...
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JCA’s Contactless Clearance Process Remains Optional Until Further Notice

The Jamaica Customs Agency’s (JCA) Physical Inspection Reform Initiative, Contactless Clearance Process will remain optional, notwithstanding the previously announced April 02, 2024 mandatory implementation date. This adjustment is the result of an Interim Order made in the Supreme Court today (March 28) which directed that no changes be made to the current regime, pending the determination of certain matters that...
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Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (background left), applauds the top placed environmental wardens from the community of Anchovy, in St. James, during a certification ceremony held on March 28, at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New Kingston.
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Environmental Wardens Certified

Scores of environmental wardens have been certified and recognised for their involvement in community sanitation, by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). The JSIF’s Environmental Wardens Programme was implemented under the second phase of the Government of Jamaica Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP 2) Solid Waste Management cycle four sub-project. The Environmental...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness conducts a tour of the community of Morgans Place in Olympic Way on Thursday (March 28), where improvement work is now underway under the Urban Renewal and Development Programme.
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Work Commences under Urban Renewal Programme

Phase one of the Urban Renewal and Development Programme, is now underway across the island. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness told JIS News that the initiative serves a dual purpose of improving the urban environment, as well as the living conditions of citizens. “The Government of Jamaica last year made an allocation per constituency of approximately between $2...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, speaking at the New Face of Food Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, held at the MEET Conference and Events Centre on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (March 28).
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Agriculture Ministry Working to Facilitate International Trade

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is reaffirming its commitment to Jamaica becoming a major export hub for agricultural produce and enhancing the country’s competitiveness on the global market. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer said this, however, will require a further strengthening of relationships among local exporters. “The world today is more competitive than it has...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is flanked by athlete, Shaquane Gordon (right) and his mother, Dukelyn Barrett, during a CARIFTA team send-off at the Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association (JAAA) in Kingston on Thursday (March 28).
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PHOTOS: Minister Grange Sends Off CARIFTA Team

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is flanked by athlete, Shaquane Gordon (right) and his mother, Dukelyn Barrett, during a CARIFTA team send-off at the Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association (JAAA) in Kingston on Thursday (March 28).
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