Mrs. Shirley noted that there are four pillars in the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) in Jamaica, which provide an important link to global trade, market access and export competitiveness that will be explored during the week. “These include the adoption of internationally recognized and accepted metrology, accreditation, standardization and conformity assessment practices, which are oneContinue reading “JANAAC to Stage Regional Training Workshop”
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Stanberry wants region to refocus on drought mitigation
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Stanberry wants region to refocus on drought mitigation
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Industry Ministry Places More Emphasis on MSME Sector
Two of the key priorities of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries are to make the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) globally competitive, and to push entrepreneurship as a more attractive career choice for women. This was stated by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Stephen Wedderburn, at the second staging ofContinue reading “Industry Ministry Places More Emphasis on MSME Sector”
Industry Ministry Places More Emphasis on MSME Sector
Two of the key priorities of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries are to make the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) globally competitive, and to push entrepreneurship as a more attractive career choice for women. This was stated by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Stephen Wedderburn, at the second staging ofContinue reading “Industry Ministry Places More Emphasis on MSME Sector”
Spiny Lobster Vessel Licence Application Process
As of February 1, 2017 The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries through the Fisheries Division will be receiving applications for Industrial Motor Fishing Vessel Licences to Fish for Spiny Lobster, and for Vessel Licences to Receive, Temporarily Store and Transport Spiny Lobster for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 spiny lobster fishing seasons (hereinafter referredContinue reading “Spiny Lobster Vessel Licence Application Process”
Spiny Lobster Vessel Licence Application Process
As of February 1, 2017 The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries through the Fisheries Division will be receiving applications for Industrial Motor Fishing Vessel Licences to Fish for Spiny Lobster, and for Vessel Licences to Receive, Temporarily Store and Transport Spiny Lobster for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 spiny lobster fishing seasons (hereinafter referredContinue reading “Spiny Lobster Vessel Licence Application Process”
Growth in Agriculture Contributes to Lower Import Bill
Growth of 17 per cent in the agricultural sector in 2016 resulted in a reduction of US$6 million in the country’s food-import bill up to October, says Principal Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Shaun Baugh. He pointed out that the positive performance of the sector is also ensuring that theContinue reading “Growth in Agriculture Contributes to Lower Import Bill”
Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show
Shaun Baugh (2nd right), principal director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries, examine seedling produced using GP fertiliser and mineral supplement with Garfield Russell (centre), Hi-Pro sales representative in Trelawny; at the Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Trelawny on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Others from left are Member of Parliament forContinue reading “Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show”
Growth in Agriculture Contributes to Lower Import Bill
Growth of 17 per cent in the agricultural sector in 2016 resulted in a reduction of US$6 million in the country’s food-import bill up to October, says Principal Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Shaun Baugh. He pointed out that the positive performance of the sector is also ensuring that theContinue reading “Growth in Agriculture Contributes to Lower Import Bill”
