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Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addressing the 2021 Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund semi-virtual scholarship presentation ceremony hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, on October 21.
Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addressing the 2021 Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund semi-virtual scholarship presentation ceremony hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, on October 21.

Agriculture Ministry Expands Support for Young People

By: DOUGLAS McINTOSH, October 24, 2021
The Government is expanding support for young people pursuing training and other engagements in agriculture. Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, said that $120 million has...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw.

More Youth to Be Reached Under Rural Economic Empowerment Programme

By: CHANEL SPENCE, October 24, 2021
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, observes as Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee member, Villet Kelly-Bennett (right), presents a symbolic cheque in the sum of $15.1 million to College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) graduate, Quindora Garrett, who accepted on behalf of students and Jamaica 4-H Club members in St. Catherine applying for scholarships to pursue agricultural studies during the 2021/22 academic year. Others (from second left) are Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Dr. Ronald Blake; and Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee Chairman and Holmwood Technical High School Principal, Hidran McKulsky. The semi-virtual ceremony was hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, today (October 21).

PHOTOS: Scholarships for Students Pursuing Agricultural Studies

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