Category Archives: News

Project Manager of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Selena Ledgister, says the new vessel purchased by the agency will boost the enforcement capacity of the operators of the special fishery conservation areas and help them to preserve Jamaica’s no-fishing zones. “With the acquisition ofContinue reading “National Fisheries Authority boosts enforcement capacity of fish sanctuaries”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has signalled his commitment to explore the possibilities of pursuing greater cooperation with the Government of the People’s Republic of China in several areas of trade and, in particular, assistance with the export of pork to China. The Minister exchanged ideas on the matter with,Continue reading “China and Jamaica exploring greater collaboration in bilateral trade”

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling upon the international community to help Jamaica in its drive to stamp out illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Minister Green made the call during the launch of an enforcement vessel by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in Kingston on October 30. Noting that poachingContinue reading “Green calls on international community for help to stamp out IUU fishing”

The launch of the Hazardous Regulatory Authority (HSRA) is being hailed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, as a step in the right direction for Jamaica, noting that the Authority will significantly benefit our stakeholders, and will ensure the management and use of ionizing radiation and nuclear technology locally. He addedContinue reading “Minister Shaw welcomes the launch of the Hazardous Regulatory Authority”

The Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project was granted effectiveness in March 2018 and will be executed over a 5-year period by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MOAF). The project development objective is to increase the adoption of climate resilient practices among targeted fishing and fish farming communities in Jamaica. TheContinue reading “LAUNCHING OF ENFORCEMENT VESSEL”

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Dian Edwards, is appealing for more private-sector companies to partner with the entity in executing the Export Max programme. “We are encouraging more private-sector companies to come on board as sponsors, supporters and financial contributors to the programme to allow us to expand what we are currently doing forContinue reading “.JAMPRO Seeks Greater Support for Export Max”

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, has called on the country’s farmers to ramp up production in order to ensure the country’s food security, particularly in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Minister, who was delivering the keynote address at a digital ceremony to mark World Food Day on Friday (October 16), saidContinue reading “Access to Safe Food Critical Part of COVID-19 Response – Minister Green”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw has lauded local paper products manufacturer Sanmerna Paper Products Limited for its zeal and innovativeness despite the challenges of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The company has announced plans to set up a manufacturing plant in Nigeria. Speaking at a meeting with the representatives of Sanmerna, theContinue reading “Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce Lauds Sanmerna Paper Products Limited”

The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), an Agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, is reminding its stakeholders that all users of radioactive material and ionizing radiation emitting equipment are required to possess a Certificate of Registration or Licence to possess, and use such materials and equipment. Director General of the HSRA, MaxineContinue reading “Users of radioactive material and ionizing radiation emitting equipment require a Certificate of Registration or Licence”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that the role of the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) and other key agencies of the Ministry is vital to Jamaica’s economic growth and development. “This Ministry is one of the vital Ministries, if we are going to restore the economy, and getContinue reading “EXIM Bank and agencies of the Ministry vital to Jamaica’s economic growth, says Minister Shaw”