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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 05/09/2016
Minister Emphasises Importance of Agro-Economic Zones
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the agro-economic zones being created by the Government will enable small farmers to access modern processing facilities. According to the Minister, nothing that the...
Posted on 05/09/2016
Hutchinson Emphasises Importance of Agriculture to Growth
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Government is committed to using the agricultural sector as a catalyst for increased economic growth. Addressing stakeholders at a training workshop on Farm...
Posted on 05/09/2016
Gov’t Hints at Possible Renovation of Greenwich Farm Fishing Village
The Government is giving consideration to renovating the Greenwich Farm fishing village located along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, hinted at this possibility while addressing the opening ceremony for a wellness...
Posted on 25/08/2016
70 Patent Examiners Trained
Applying for a patent in Jamaica should be quicker and easier now that the local pool of competent examiners has increased. Over 70 patent examiners were recently trained during two one-week workshops coordinated by the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO)...
Posted on 25/08/2016
Maintain Consistency in the Quality and Supply of Eggs – Samuda
Amidst a campaign to encourage increased consumption of eggs, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is urging players in the industry to ensure consistency in price and quality. Addressing a breakfast meeting at the Terra Nova...
Posted on 24/08/2016
PMOs to Play Major Role in the Distribution of Farm Resources
PMOs to Play Major Role in the Distribution of Farm Resources The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is reorganising the distribution of resources, to ensure that genuine farmers are able to receive assistance whenever they need it. This...
Posted on 24/08/2016
Government Pursuing Organic Agriculture
The Government is pursuing the development of organic agriculture as part of the economic growth agenda. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says they are “serious about it” and “will be extending ourselves fully in that area.”...
Posted on 20/07/2016
Gov’t Forging Partnership to Source Tools for Farmers
The Government is seeking to forge a partnership with local entity Caribbean Cable Company (CCC) to source tools and equipment for small farmers. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says harrows,...
Posted on 14/07/2016
SPOTLIGHT ON ORGANIC FARMING YOUTH AT DENBIGH
Organic farming and food security will be the focus of this year’s symposium at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. The event will be hosted by Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture Task Force (JDATF) in partnership with the Jamaica Agricultural Society...
