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Head of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kevin Francis, is advising farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector to take extra precaution to secure crop and livestock to prevent theft during the Christmas season. “Where it is Christmas or festive seasons, you find there is a spike in theContinue reading “Farmers Encouraged to Secure Crop and Livestock During Christmas Season”

As part of its ongoing efforts to boost revitalisation of the country’s dairy industry, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is encouraging greater involvement of young people and women in the industry. The call came from acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Reginald Budhan, while addressing dairy farmers from St Thomas, Clarendon andContinue reading “Ministry Encourages Greater Youth Involvement in Dairy Industry”

Jamaica’s youth farmers, agri-preneurs and agricultural students, between the ages of 18-35 years are encouraged to share their perceptions and experiences, and make recommendations for a better agricultural sector by participating in the Youth in Agriculture Policy workshops being organised by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries in partnership with Promotion of RegionalContinue reading “Youth in Agriculture Policy Workshops”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, has welcomed the launch of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Corporate Governance Code. He said the updated code is being launched in an environment of growing business confidence and where there is firm commitment by both the Government and private sector to layingContinue reading “Minister Samuda Welcomes Updated PSOJ Corporate Governance Code”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging shoppers to be vigilant when buying during the yuletide season. Acting Director of Communications at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, said due to increased shopping activities at Christmas, many consumers are usually short changed during their purchases. “We are entering a busy season and persons are buying in largerContinue reading “CAC Urges Consumers to be Vigilant During the Christmas Season”

Some 164 agriculture students have received scholarships valued at $9.4 million through the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund. The scholarships were presented during a function held on December 2 at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in Kingston. Under the agreement between Rio Tinto and the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, the fund will be available to studentsContinue reading “164 Students Receive Scholarships Under the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund”

Four private- and public-sector bodies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), agreeing to work together to grow national exports to US$2.5 billion by 2020. Jamaica currently exports approximately US$1.6 billion in goods and services. The bodies that will be collaborating are the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Jamaica Manufacturers AssociationContinue reading “Entities Partner to Grow Exports”

Vice President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Mr. Dennis Cohen (right) presenting a copy of the PSOJ’s 2016 Corporate Governance Code to Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda during the launch of the Code at the PSOJ’s offices, Hope Road, on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Looking on isContinue reading “Launch of PSOJ’s 2016 Corporate Governance Code”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda (1st left) on a visit at the Newport Fersan plant, Wherry Wharf, Kingston on November 30, 2016. Looking on (L-R) are Acting Permanent Secretary, MICAF, Mr. Reginald Budhan; Director General (MICAF), Mr. Don McGlashan and Managing Director, Newport Fersan, Mr. Dennis Valdez.

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right) taking a close look at a bag of fertilizer while on tour of Newport Fersan on November 30, 2016. Assisting the Minister is Managing Director of Newport Fersan, Mr. Dennis Valdez.