The Government is aiming to increase the contribution of the manufacturing sector to gross domestic product to $81 billion over the next five years, up from $66 billion in 2018. This disclosure was made by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon Leslie Campbell, during the tabling ofContinue reading “Gov’t aims to increase manufacturing sector’s output by 3% annually”
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Agriculture Ministry expends $77.3 million on fisheries project
A total of $77.3 million has so far been spent by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries under the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project to include procurement of a much-needed high speed vessel and three motor vehicles for enforcement activities in the fisheries sector. At the launch of theContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry expends $77.3 million on fisheries project”
Launch of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector project
Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Leslie Campbell (second right), is being shown a brochure by Project Manager of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector project, Selena Ledgister (left), at the launch of the project and sensitization meeting in Treasure Beach, St.Continue reading “Launch of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector project”
Agriculture Ministry allocates $67 million to increase production among fisherfolk
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has allocated $67 million to the fisheries sector through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) to increase production among the country’s fisherfolk. Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Leslie Campbell, said the allocation was in response to the declineContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry allocates $67 million to increase production among fisherfolk”
Newly appointed Minister believes agricultural sector key to Jamaica’s post COVID-19 economic recovery
Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Leslie Campbell, says agriculture will play a significant role in Jamaica’s economic recovery post the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing staff at a meeting at the Hope Gardens’ offices of the Ministry on July 23, Mr. Campbell pointed to countries such asContinue reading “Newly appointed Minister believes agricultural sector key to Jamaica’s post COVID-19 economic recovery”
$200 Million Alternative Livelihood Development Programme for Displaced Workers of the Golden Grove Sugar Cane Factory
In response to the news item carried on TVJ’s evening news of Tuesday, July 21, 2020 and subsequent questions in relation to payments made to former workers of the Golden Grove Sugar Factory, I wish to clarify that the Government of Jamaica provided $200 million towards an Alternative Livelihood Development Programme for the Displaced SugarContinue reading “$200 Million Alternative Livelihood Development Programme for Displaced Workers of the Golden Grove Sugar Cane Factory”
Residents In St. Ann Pleased With Rehabilitation Of Farm Road
Rehabilitation of the Bingham Hill farm road in St. Ann has brought much joy to residents living in and around the surrounding districts. The roadway was officially opened on July 16 by former Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. The roadway was repaired under the Government’sContinue reading “Residents In St. Ann Pleased With Rehabilitation Of Farm Road”
Bingham Hill Farm Road Rehabilitated
Farmers in Bingham Hill and surrounding communities in St. Ann will now find it easier to get to their fields and transport their goods to market following the rehabilitation of the farm road in the area. The upgrade of the roadway forms part of ongoing farm road improvements in the parish, where approximately $42 millionContinue reading “Bingham Hill Farm Road Rehabilitated”
Owners Of Idle Lands Encouraged To Lease For Agricultural Production
State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Floyd Green, is encouraging owners of unused arable lands to enter into an arrangement with the Government to have these properties leased for agricultural production. Speaking at a webinar on exploring investment opportunities in agri-business, hosted by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) on July 22, Mr. GreenContinue reading “Owners Of Idle Lands Encouraged To Lease For Agricultural Production”
Residents Of Clifton To Receive Free Skills Training, Land Titles
Hundreds of residents of Clifton in South St. Catherine are to benefit from free skills training and titles for the lands they occupy, as part of Government’s programme to transform the former sugar-dependent area. Speaking at a community meeting in the area on Wednesday (July 15), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce,Continue reading “Residents Of Clifton To Receive Free Skills Training, Land Titles”