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The Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST) has been commended for the contributions they have made towards the sustainable development of the sugar cane industry over the last 79 years. The commendation came from Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda while speaking at the 79th Annual Conference of the Jamaica AssociationContinue reading “Agriculture Minister Commends JAST”

Cabinet has decided to remove the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a long list of agricultural inputs. This announcement was made by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on November 8. Some of the agricultural inputs include semi-trailers, chain wire fencing; cooling andContinue reading “Government Removes GCT on Agricultural Inputs”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre) in conversation with members of the Campari (International) team during a courtesy call at his New Kingston office on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. From left to right are Campari’s Managing Director, Jean-Philippe Beyer; Chairman, Clement Lawrence; Managing Director BU North America, Jean-Jacques Dubau; andContinue reading “Courtesy Call on Hon. Karl Samuda by Members of the Campari (International) Team”

Consumer groups are being urged to shift their traditional role of advocacy, and engage more in education on the rights that purchasers of goods and services have. Making the call, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the organisations must refocus, as new markets, products and services through the Internet andContinue reading “Consumer Groups Urged to Engage More in Educating Purchasers”

The National School Garden Programme, aimed at establishing a garden in every school, was re-launched by the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, at the Mocho Primary School in Clarendon on October 28. Speaking at the re-launch ceremony, Minister Hutchinson said a new feature of theContinue reading “National School Garden Programme Relaunched”

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says there will be adequate supply of pork for the upcoming Christmas season. President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, said pig farmers are now producing to meet 60 per cent of local demand and will be able to provide sufficient fresh meat to the general market, asContinue reading “Adequate Supply of Pork for Christmas”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left) greeting Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Italy, His Excellency Mr. Armando Varricchio during a courtesy call at the Minister’s New Kingston office on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Looking on is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Mr. Stephen Wedderburn.

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda admiring a gift presented to him by High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik during a courtesy call at his New Kingston office on November 1, 2016.

High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik showing Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda some of the fascinating things in India from a copy of the India Timeless Splendor book presented to the Minister as a gift during a courtesy call at his New Kingston office on Tuesday,Continue reading “Courtesy Call on Hon. Karl Samuda by His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik”

Conch exporters have been granted permission to pay the levy for the 2016 season in instalments. Through passage of the Conch (Export Levy) (Special Provisions) Act revival resolution in the House of Representatives recently, exporters will be allowed to complete payment within three months of the date of submission of the application for an exportContinue reading “Conch Exporters to Pay Levy in Instalments”