Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, says the Ministry will be encouraging farmers to grow more Portland Red and Miss Kelly peas in order to reduce the high imports of red peas. Speaking at the Noranda Bauxite Expo & Fun Fair held at the PortContinue reading “Agri Ministry to promote increased growth of local peas”
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RADA St. Ann to establish six-acre peanut project
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority will be implementing a $1.6-m six-acre peanut project with farmers in St. Ann in collaboration with Noranda Bauxite with funding from the Jamaica Bauxite Institute. Speaking at the Noranda Bauxite Expo &Fun Fair held at the Port Rhoades Sports Club in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on May 30, Minister withoutContinue reading “RADA St. Ann to establish six-acre peanut project”
Shaw urges Jamaicans to protect plant species
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, is calling on all Jamaicans to play a greater role in protecting our plant species. He noted that a number of persons are not aware of the many medicinal benefits that can be derived from so many of our plants. Speaking at the annual CastletonContinue reading “Shaw urges Jamaicans to protect plant species”
Discussions to be held to discourage trade dumping-Shaw
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says discussions are to be held with Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke to discourage the importation of low-duty competitor goods. “This is something I want to penetrate much deeper in order to keep the field reasonable and competitive,” he said.Continue reading “Discussions to be held to discourage trade dumping-Shaw”
Executive Chairman Norman Horne greets Hon. Audley Shaw
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Executive Chairman of ARC Manufacturing, Norman Horne, at a ceremony to officially commission a metal slitting plant, at the company’s Bell Road offices, in Kingston on May 29.
Hon. Audley Shaw in discussion with Executive Chairman Norman Horne
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), engages in serious discussion with Executive Chairman of ARC Manufacturing, Norman Horne, at a ceremony to officially commission a metal slitting plant, at the company’s Bell Road offices, in Kingston on May 29.
Minister Shaw in discussion at the launch of Serge Dairies
Hon Audley Shaw, (right), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries in dialogue with (from left), Richard Pandohie, Chief Executive Officer, SEPROD; Paul B. Scott, Chairman, SEPROD; and Councillor Peter Abrahams at the launch of Serge Dairies in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on May 28. With an investment of $7b over the last five yearsContinue reading “Minister Shaw in discussion at the launch of Serge Dairies”
Meeting re medical cannabis industry
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw (2nd left), along with (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green; Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (Barbados), Hon. Indar Weir, during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Tuesday, May 28,Continue reading “Meeting re medical cannabis industry”
Tour of Serge Island Dairies
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (2nd left) poses with a case of Supligen along with (from left) Natalie Neita-Headley, Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Central, Paul B. Scott, Chairman, SEPROD; and the Hon Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, during a tour of Serge Dairies on May 28. With an investmentContinue reading “Tour of Serge Island Dairies”
Tour of Serge Island Dairies
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) views milk on production line along with (from left) Natalie Neita-Headley, Member of Parliament St. Catherne North Central; Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Audley Shaw; Paul B. Scott, Chairman, SEPROD, and Milverton Reynolds, Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica, during a tour of Serge Dairies in BogContinue reading “Tour of Serge Island Dairies”
