Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, has reiterated his call for the removal of GCT on imported seeds and refrigerated trucks. Lamenting the high food import bill of approximately US$902 million in 2018, Minister Hutchinson said the removal of GCT on these items was necessary toContinue reading “Hutchinson calls for removal of GCT on imported seeds”
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System coming to formalise ganja growing for medicinal purposes
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw says a formal system is being put together for small farmers interested in the growing of cannabis for medicinal purposes. The Minister made the disclosure in an address at the signing of a tripartite agreement, under the Alternative Development (AD) Project, at the Ministry’s St. LuciaContinue reading “System coming to formalise ganja growing for medicinal purposes”
Signing of Tripartite Agreement for Cannabis Pilot Project
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Hon. Audley Shaw (right) looks on as President and Chief Executive Officer of Timeless Herbal Care, Courtney Betty (left) signs the tripartite agreement under the Alternate Development (AD) Project, at the St. Lucia offices of the Ministry in New Kingston on July 8. Looking on at centre is ColonelContinue reading “Signing of Tripartite Agreement for Cannabis Pilot Project”
MSME manufacturers to benefit from low EXIM Bank interest rate-Green
Micro, small and medium-sized (MSMEs) manufacturers will soon be able to benefit from new a loan facility offered by the National Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of Jamaica at an interest rate of 4.75 per cent. State Minister in the Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement at a Private Sector OrganisationContinue reading “MSME manufacturers to benefit from low EXIM Bank interest rate-Green”
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica/Jamaica Bankers Association small and medium-sized enterprise workshop
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), engages in discussion with President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ), Hugh Johnson (left), at a Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica/Jamaica Bankers Association small and medium-sized enterprise workshop, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on July 3. At (right) is DirectorContinue reading “Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica/Jamaica Bankers Association small and medium-sized enterprise workshop”
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica/Jamaica Bankers Association small and medium-sized enterprise workshop
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses stakeholders at a Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica/Jamaica Bankers Association small and medium-sized enterprise workshop, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on July 3. The event was held under the theme ‘Time for Growth: Unlocking the power of the SME’.
Hon. Audley Shaw greets Ambassador Luis Del Solar
Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Ambassador of Argentina, H.E. Luis Del Solar, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Matters discussed included the strengthening of technical cooperation and opportunities to expand trade between Jamaica and Argentina.
Minister Audley Shaw along with Ambassador Luis Del Solar and Deputy Head Patricio Uruena Palacio
Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Deputy Head of Mission, Argentina, Patricio Uruena Palacio (right); and Ambassador of Argentina, H.E. Luis Del Solar, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Matters discussed included the strengthening of technical cooperation and opportunities toContinue reading “Minister Audley Shaw along with Ambassador Luis Del Solar and Deputy Head Patricio Uruena Palacio”
Ambassador of Argentina pays a courtesy call on the Hon. Audley Shaw
Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd right), in discussion with (from left) Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Monique Gibbs; Deputy Head of Mission, Argentina, Patricio Uruena Palacio; Ambassador of Argentina, H.E. Luis Del Solar; and Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Osbil Watson, during a courtesy callContinue reading “Ambassador of Argentina pays a courtesy call on the Hon. Audley Shaw”
Minister Hutchinson samples melon from Plantain Garden River Agro-Park in St. Thomas
Hon J. C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, samples melon from the Plantain Garden River Agro-Park in St. Thomas during a tour of exhibits at the 21st staging of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St Thomas Open Day, held on June 28 at the Rudolph ElderContinue reading “Minister Hutchinson samples melon from Plantain Garden River Agro-Park in St. Thomas”
