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August 2016
 

24 August 2016

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right) addresses a meeting held at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) offices in Catherine Hall, St. James on Thursday, August 11. Looking on is Acting Chief Executive Officer of RADA, Peter Thompson.

PMOs to Play Major Role in the Distribution of Farm Resources

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 24 Aug 2016    communications   
PMOs to Play Major Role in the Distribution of Farm Resources The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is reorganising the distribution of resources, to ensure that genuine farmers are able to receive assistance whenever they need it. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson during a tour of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) offices in Catherine Hall, St. James on Thursday, August 11. He noted that while Members of Parliament will continue to play their part in the distribution process, community-based...


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Government Pursuing Organic Agriculture

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 24 Aug 2016    communications   
The Government is pursuing the development of organic agriculture as part of the economic growth agenda. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says they are “serious about it” and “will be extending ourselves fully in that area.” He was speaking at the official opening of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Saturday, July 30. In noting that organically grown produce fetched high prices, Mr. Samuda contended that “it would be in Jamaica’s best interest to go into that area.” The United Nations Food and Agriculture...


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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

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