Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the growing global market for cannabis provides the opportunity for Jamaica to become a first-choice destination for travellers who want to use medical cannabis. Mr. Green, who was speaking at the official opening of Apollon Formularies Limited in WestmorelandContinue reading “Cannabis Can Provide Big Boost For Tourism”
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Farmers Encouraged To Cooperate With Personnel Tackling Frosty Pod Rot Disease
The Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging farmers to cooperate with the Frosty Pod Rot (FPR) Management Programme agents. Frosty pod rot is an airborne disease that can easily spread from one farm to another by the wind. The disease affects cocoa and it is caused by a fungusContinue reading “Farmers Encouraged To Cooperate With Personnel Tackling Frosty Pod Rot Disease”
More Business Support For Creative Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs in the creative industry are to benefit from increased technical and managerial support through the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The entity recently signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with three tertiary institutions for the establishment of small business development centres (SBDCs) to serve micro, small and medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) operators in the sector. SpeakingContinue reading “More Business Support For Creative Entrepreneurs”
JAMPRO Hosts Real Estate Forum In Mobay
Scores of local real estate investors and other stakeholders in housing development attended the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) ‘Business of Real Estate’ Forum, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on October 24. The event, which was organised in partnership with JN Bank, highlighted investment opportunities for low- to middle-income housing solutionsContinue reading “JAMPRO Hosts Real Estate Forum In Mobay”
Hutchinson urges farmers to plant more red peas
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, is urging farmers to plant more red peas. While noting the drastic reduction in production since 1999, where production moved from 1,669 tonnes to 506 tonnes in 2008, Minister Hutchinson pointed out that import of red peas had increased byContinue reading “Hutchinson urges farmers to plant more red peas”
Minister J.C. Hutchinson discusses red peas grown locally
Hon J.C. Hutchinson (right), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Damion Young, CEO, Home Grown Produce, discuss red peas grown locally at the launch of Home Grown Produce’s red peas project on November 1, 2019 in Spalding, Clarendon. The project is aimed at increasing the production of redContinue reading “Minister J.C. Hutchinson discusses red peas grown locally”
Signing of contract for production of red peas
From right, Alfred Tenn, farmer, Damion Young, CEO, Home Grown Produce, and Mellody Garwood, Coordinator, Top Burnt Ground Women Farmers Group, sign contract for production of red peas at the launch of the Home Grown Produce Red Peas Project on November 1, 2019 in Spalding, Clarendon. The project is aimed at increasing the production ofContinue reading “Signing of contract for production of red peas”
Minister Audley Shaw converses with USAID’s Assistant Administrator John Barsa
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), converses with Assistant Administrator for the Latin America and the Caribbean Bureau, USAID, John Barsa, at the official signing ceremony between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Commercial Bank of Jamaica (NCB), at the NCB Wellness and Recreational Centre,Continue reading “Minister Audley Shaw converses with USAID’s Assistant Administrator John Barsa”
First place winner of the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Poster Competition
Manager of Big Tree Spices, Jessica Chin Loy (left), presents Tarrant High School student, Sasheka Wedderburn with a cheque valued at $15,000 for placing first in the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) poster competition. Occasion was an open day hosted by FSPID at the playfield of the Hope Gardens’ offices of theContinue reading “First place winner of the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Poster Competition”
Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division stages Open Day
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), listens attentively to Acting Chief Food Storage Officer in the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID), Tamara Moore at an open day hosted by FSPID, at the playfield of the Hope Gardens’ offices of the Ministry in Kingston on October 31.
