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May 2018
 

11 May 2018

21st Annual General Meeting of the Small Ruminants Association

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 11 May 2018    communications   
Goat farmers Carletous McGowan (left) and Christopher Burton from Constitution Hill view the Doe Estrus Kidding and Expectancy Chart developed by Bodles Research Station at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Small Ruminants Association held at Bodles in St. Catherine on May 10. The chart will assist farmers in accurately tracking pregnancy of goats from conception to delivery.


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Jamaica to benefit from investment forum- Min. Shaw

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 11 May 2018    communications   
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Jamaica is set to reap success from the third staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF). He said that this is as a result of the significant strides being made to ensure that the country is more business friendly for investors. “We have laid the groundwork for an improved business friendly environment, characterized largely by ease and speed. This we have achieved through the focused work of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC), its partners, supporting agencies and ministries. Our overall goal is to...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), along with sponsors (from left) Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry; Senior Vice-President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Craig Mair; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; Vice President, Public Affairs, New Fortress Energy, Verona Carter; and Deputy Chairman, JAMPRO and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga; and Chairman, Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton 'Tanny' Shirley, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018, held at J. Wray & Nephew Limited, New Kingston, on Thursday, May 10. JIF is Jamaica’s premier investment promotion event which showcases brand Jamaica and provides an avenue for top tier global investors to see the investment opportunities that Jamaica offers. The triennial event will have its 3rd staging from June 12 - 14 at the Montego Convention Centre. The forum will showcase extensive business opportunities in key investment sectors.

Minister Shaw along with sponsors at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018

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 11 May 2018    communications   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), along with sponsors (from left) Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry; Senior Vice-President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Craig Mair; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; Vice President, Public Affairs, New Fortress Energy, Verona Carter; and Deputy Chairman, JAMPRO and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga; and Chairman, Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton 'Tanny' Shirley, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF)...


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Minister Shaw in discussion with sponsors at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018

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 11 May 2018    communications   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, in discussion with sponsors (from left) Senior Vice- President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Craig Mair; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; and Deputy Chairman, JAMPRO and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018, held at J. Wray & Nephew Limited, New Kingston, on Thursday, May 10. JIF is Jamaica’s premier investment promotion event which showcases brand Jamaica and provides an avenue for top tier global investors to see...


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Hon J.C. Hutchinson (centre), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, converses with (from left), Dr. Gillian Smith, Acting Food and Agriculture Organisation Representative in Jamaica, Belize and The Bahamas; and Kenneth King, President of the Small Ruminants Association of Jamaica, at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the association held at Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on May 5.

Minister Hutchinson calls for large-scale investment in small ruminant production

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 11 May 2018    communications   
Noting that of the 3.27 million kg of goat and sheep meat consumed in 2016 only 30% was supplied locally, the Hon J. C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is calling for more large-scale investment in the small ruminant sub-sector, which has a significant opportunity for growth for primary and value-added products. “By and large, small ruminant farmers have been primarily small farmers rearing between 100 and 500 animals and many even below that,” said Minister Hutchinson. This, he said, limits the scope of production. The...


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