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Posted on 07/11/2016
National School Garden Programme Relaunched
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...

Posted on 03/11/2016
Courtesy Call on Hon. Karl Samuda by His Excellency Mr. Armando Varricchio
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...

Posted on 03/11/2016
Courtesy Call on Minister Samuda by His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik
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.

Posted on 03/11/2016
Courtesy Call on Hon. Karl Samuda by His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik
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...

Posted on 31/10/2016
Conch Exporters to Pay Levy in Instalments
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...

Posted on 31/10/2016
Support For Irish Potato Farmers
The Government is providing some $1.1 billion to assist farmers under its Irish Potato Expansion Programme, to meet a production target of 1,200 hectares. Support to boost the production of Irish potato will include a $48.3-million grant and more than...

Posted on 31/10/2016
Agriculture Ministry to Set Up School Garden at Beersheba Primary
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be providing support for the establishment of a proper school garden at the Beersheba Primary School in New Market, St. Elizabeth. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, who...

Posted on 31/10/2016
Pig Farmers Commended for Improvements in Industry
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is commending the country’s pig farmers for the strides being made in the industry, which have seen the country gaining self-sufficiency in the production of pork, while reducing imports of...

Posted on 31/10/2016
Gov’t Aims to Boost Milk Production
The Government is aiming to significantly boost local milk production from the current level of 13 million litres annually to 20 million litres by 2020, says Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. In a speech delivered...