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The European Union, EU continues to make significant contributions to Jamaica’s development arising from its commitment to International solidarity, poverty alleviation, and the growth of small developing states.

The Plant Quarantine Inspection Branch is a unit within the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. It’s responsible for ensuring that the highest quality of pest free cut flowers and fresh produce are exported from and imported into the island.

Meet Pharmacognosist, Scientific Research Council (SRC)’s Young Scientist of the Year turning eucalyptus into profit.

Eating Healthy on a budget

PCJ and UTECH sign agreement to bolster research

NIS Benefits Overview

One initiative which the Government is moving to introduce as part of efforts to boost financial inclusion in Jamaica is Agent Banking. We explore agent banking on today’s edition of Going for Growth.

The Government is committed to developing the nation’s most valuable asset, its people. For the 2017/2018 financial year, several initiatives will be implemented to do just that.

The JBDC points out that research is being conducted on the viability of pimento oil. Coconut oil is being used more and more in the manufacturing industry, particularly in cosmetics. There is also local and international demand for castor oil.

The Jamaica National Group is embarking on a 4 year initiative to provide funding for environmentally friendly adaptation technologies.

The University of Technology, Utech has launched a multidisciplinary master’s degree in Sustainable Energy and Climate Change programme.

One government entity working to ensure Jamaica’s business environment operates both efficiently and effectively is the National Competitiveness Council,