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Beekeepers are being urged to take special precaution in the management of their beehives during aerial spraying and fogging. Chief Plant Protection Officer in the Apiculture Unit of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hugh Smith asserted that the chemical being used to eradicate mosquito is hazardous to the honey bees at allContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry urges beekeepers to protect honeybees during mosquito fogging”

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Roy McNeil (second right), is in discussion with farmer, Marion Allen (second left), at the closing out ceremony of a pilot project under the Japan Caribbean Climate Change (JCCP) Project in Cascade, St. Ann on October 15. Others from left are DervalContinue reading “Closing out ceremony of a pilot project under the Japan Caribbean Climate Change Project”

His Excellency Ambassador Luis Del Solar (2nd left)) of the Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Jamaica converses with Michelle Parkins, Acting Principal Director , Economic Planning and Policy, Ministry of Industry, Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens’ offices on October 15, 2019. The meeting explored possibilitiesContinue reading “Courtesy Call with His Excellency Ambassador Luis Del Solar”

Chairman, Technological Solutions Limited, Dr. Andre Gordon (left), presents a copy of the Food Safety and Quality Systems in Developing Countries, Vol 1: Export Challenges and Implementation Strategies book to the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, at the World Standards Day (WSD) Reception, hosted by Technological Solutions Limited at theContinue reading “Chairman Dr. Andre Gordon presents a copy of the Food Safety and Quality Systems in Developing Countries book to Minister Audley Shaw”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd left), along with (from left) Acting Board Chairman, Technological Solutions Limited, Earl Patrick; President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; Senior Representative/Trainer, Safe Quality Food Institute, Frank Schreurs, at the World Standards Day (WSD) Reception, hosted by Technological Solutions Limited at the Courtleigh Hotel & Suites,Continue reading “World Standards Day Reception”

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), assists Vanessa Plummer to plant a lychee tree at the Christiana High School in Manchester on October 11, at the World Food Day National Ceremony and Exhibition. At right is Principal of Christiana High School, Leecent Wallace.

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (third right), participates in the handover of a hand-held tractor to the Christiana High School in Manchester on October 11 at the World Food Day National Ceremony and Exhibition. Others participating from left are Chairman of the school’s Board, Dr. Hansel Gillman; Custos Rotulorum for theContinue reading “Minister Shaw participates in the handover of a hand-held tractor to the Christiana High School”

Farmer Zephora Davis shows off her melon in Flagaman, St. Elizabeth to Glenville Hall, Zonal Director, and Jermaine Wilson, Extension Officer, both of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) during a tour of the area on October 18. Melons and other crops will be ready for reaping in another three weeks, following the fire whichContinue reading “Farmer Zephora Davis shows off her melon in Flagaman St. Elizabeth”

On Monday, October 14, Jamaica joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Standards Day 2019 under the theme ‘Video Standards Create a Global Stage’. Each year on 14 October, members of the International Electrotechnical Commission, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union celebrate World Standards Day, paying tribute toContinue reading “Jamaica commemorates World Standards Day”

A total of 50 farmers from the community of Cascade in St. Ann have benefitted from the Japan Caribbean Climate Change Partnership (JCCCP) Project, which seeks to enhance their capabilities in climate change adaptation and mitigation. Under the JCCP project, the Cascade farmers received 1000-gallon tanks, a multipurpose shed that facilitated the harvesting of waterContinue reading “50 farmers receive tanks, training and irrigation system under climate change adaptation and mitigation project”