Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has welcomed the establishment of the Jamaica country forum for an agricultural extension providers network, being spearheaded by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA). The network, aimed at strengthening the provision of agricultural and rural advisory services in a coordinated manner will include participation fromContinue reading “RADA spearheads establishment of agricultural extension network”
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Jamaica Trade Information Portal Project Launched
In a joint ceremony involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Government in a ceremony held at the Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Thursday, October 4, launched the National Trade Policy along with a consultancy for the development of the Jamaica TradeContinue reading “Jamaica Trade Information Portal Project Launched”
Launch of the National Foreign Trade Policy and Consultancy for The National Trade Information Portal
(From left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Andrene Collings, along with Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank Group, Joanna Watkins; Chairman, Trade Facilitation Task Force, Patricia Francis; and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFA&FT), Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, at the launch of the National Foreign Trade PolicyContinue reading “Launch of the National Foreign Trade Policy and Consultancy for The National Trade Information Portal”
Shaw calls on youth to create own wealth
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging young people to unleash their entrepreneurial pursuits to create their own wealth and not be motivated by notions of instant gratification. “The vision for our young people is that they be educated and set on a path to embrace the values of hard,Continue reading “Shaw calls on youth to create own wealth”
Ganja is part of Jamaica’s solution – Minister Shaw
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has identified the cannabis industry as part of the solution for the Jamaican economy. Addressing the 3rd Annual CanEx Jamaica Global B2B Cannabis Conference and Expo in Montego Bay on Friday, September 28, Minister Shaw told conference goers that as the Minister responsible for buildingContinue reading “Ganja is part of Jamaica’s solution – Minister Shaw”
World Rabies Day – September 28
On Friday September 28th 2018, the Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries joins the global community in highlighting World Rabies Day. World Rabies Day is part of a global campaign to help prevent the spread of the most fatal disease in the world. This day of action and awarenessContinue reading “World Rabies Day – September 28”
Jamaica makes First Shipment of Medical Marijuana Extract Oil to Canada
The Honourable Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is pleased to announce Jamaica’s first legal export of medical marijuana extracted oil to Canada. The shipment to Canada was authorized through an import permit issued by the Government of Canada through Health Canada for Jamaica and an export permit issued by the MinistryContinue reading “Jamaica makes First Shipment of Medical Marijuana Extract Oil to Canada”
Gov’t committed to development of MSME sector – Minister Shaw
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has underscored Government’s commitment to the development of Jamaica’s MSME sector, noting that data have shown clearly how important and pivotal this sector is to the economy and economic growth, therefore, it should be taken seriously. Minister Shaw was speaking at the first quarterly meeting ofContinue reading “Gov’t committed to development of MSME sector – Minister Shaw”
Jamaica 4-H clubbites urged to share information on climate change
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Andrene Collings, is urging Jamaica 4-H clubbites to share information relating to climate change and its impact on the sector to their peers as part of their environmental programmes as well as join in the national tree planting programme by planting fruit treesContinue reading “Jamaica 4-H clubbites urged to share information on climate change”
Centre Manager Goffery Gayle explains how the solar dryer operates to Acting Permanent Secretary Andrene Collings
Centre Manager, Denbigh, Goffery Gayle (2nd left), explains how the solar dryer operates to (from left) Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Andrene Collings; Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake; and Chairman, Jamaica 4-H Clubs Board of Directors, Hidran McKulsky, during a tour of exhibits at theContinue reading “Centre Manager Goffery Gayle explains how the solar dryer operates to Acting Permanent Secretary Andrene Collings”
