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.
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.
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