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Posted on 14/03/2025
Jamaica Ripe for Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Bu...
Posted on 14/03/2025
Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth
AUBYN Hill, the minister of industry, investment, and commerce, has made a sweeping call to private sector stakeholders to aid in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Beryl with an eye for more resilient structures. The minister, a St Elizabeth native, invited members of Lydford Mining Company and Jamaica Institution ...
Posted on 24/02/2017
Tour of Worthy Park Sugar Estate
Senior Managing Director, Worthy Park Sugar Estate, Mr. Robert Clarke (left) showing Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda parcels of Jamaica Gold brand sugar produced by the company. The occasion was a tour of the factory...
Posted on 24/02/2017
Hon. Karl Samuda meets with Mr. Ning Jizhe
Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of the Republic of China, Mr. Ning Jizhe presenting a gift to Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda during a meeting held at the Ministry’s New Kingston...
Posted on 24/02/2017
Hon. Karl Samuda meets with Mr. Ning Jizhe
Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of the Republic of China, Mr. Ning Jizhe presenting a gift to Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda during a meeting held at the Ministry’s New Kingston...
Posted on 23/02/2017
Imports of Pork Belly and Tail on the Decline – Samuda
The Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is reporting that imports of pork belly and tail are on the decline, falling by 400,000 kilograms last year. “So we are moving in the right direction, but we...
Posted on 23/02/2017
Minister Hutchinson touring farms in Braco
Hon J.C. Hutchinson (right), Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, views parsley from Franklin Douglas’(left) farm , along with Genille Attalla, chairman of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority National and Trelawny Parish boards; and...
Posted on 22/02/2017
Press Conference
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda (2nd right) addressing a press briefing to update the country on the Agricultural Credit Board and the Import Permit for Agricultural Produce held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office...
Posted on 21/02/2017
Agriculture minister calls for adaptation of technology in livestock sector
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Karl Samuda, has said that in order for Jamaica to be able to provide the quality and quantity of cattle and small ruminants that will satisfy both the local and international...
Posted on 21/02/2017
Opening of the Small Ruminant Reproductive Centre in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth
Dwight McKie, livestock research officer at Hounslow Demonstration and Training Centre, demonstrates artificial insemination in a goat at the opening of the Small Ruminant Reproductive Centre in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, February 17 under the guidance of Dr. Gabrielle...
Posted on 21/02/2017
Hon. J.C. Hutchinson discussing use of Serenade
From left, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, discusses use of Serenade, one of three fungicides that were launched in the Jamaican market by Bayer CropScience (BCS) and Carib Agro Distributors...
