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The Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is aware that there exists some amount of uncertainty in relation to animals and the current COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry wishes to advise that although experts currently believe that the virus originated from bats and may have passed through an intermediary animal,Continue reading “No evidence at this time that pets can transmit COVID-19”

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has made a total of $240 million available to purchase excess produce from farmers as the country faces the coronavirus (COVID-19). The move forms part of efforts by the Ministry to redistribute excess fruits and vegetables, which would have been otherwise supplied to the hotel and hospitalityContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry injects $240 million into sector in light of COVID-19”

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, says the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) provides an opportunity for micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators to find new ways to expand their services and meet the needs of their consumers/clients. “It is now a time to do some seriousContinue reading “COVID-19 An Opportunity For MSMEs To Innovate”

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is pleased to announce our signing of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) Multi-lateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for Accreditation of Inspection Bodies (IB) to the ISO/IEC 17020 standard on March 20, 2020. The extension of the Agency’s IAACContinue reading “Special Advisory on JANAAC’s International Recognition for their Inspection Body Accreditation Programmes”

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) – United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF), in an amount equivalent to £35,515,000 towards the cost of the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project (EVADP) and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds to eligible payments under a contract forContinue reading “Invitation for Bids for the Supply and Installation of Pumps and Pumping Equipment”

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) – United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF), in an amount equivalent to £35,515,000 towards the cost of the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP) and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds to eligible payments under a contract forContinue reading “Invitation for Bids for the Installation of Pipelines and Rehabilitation of Roads and Drainage Infrastructure”

Today, March 25, 2020, the House of Parliament passed a resolution to combat price gouging, brought by State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. The Minister says the new resolution will regulate the sale of goods during the period of a Declaration of a Disaster Area and shall comeContinue reading “Price Gouging Resolution Passed in House”

Jamaicans are being encouraged to purchase more locally grown fresh produce as world trade slows in light of the spread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). These produce are an important part of a healthy diet because they contain essential vitamins, minerals fibre and other nutrients needed to build the immune system. Minister of State in theContinue reading “Jamaicans encouraged to purchase locally grown produce in light of COVID 19 spread”

KINGSTON, March 19 (JIS): The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has made adjustments to its operations as part of its effort to contain the risk of transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JBDC, Valerie Veira, said the organisation will not be facilitating face-to-face consultations/meetings orContinue reading “JBDC makes adjustments to operations”

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries wishes to advise that public gardens under its control will be closed with immediate effect until further notice in light of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The public gardens directly managed by MICAF include Castleton in St. Mary; Cinchona in St. Andrew and Bath in St. Thomas.Continue reading “Public gardens, zoo to close with immediate effect”