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As the Government’s business development agency that assists with the creation and growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) offers technical and other services that move a client from one concept all the way up to the market. “So, persons who have an idea to start a businessContinue reading “JBDC offers services to help grow MSMEs”

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) says it is at an advanced stage of finalising a policy for a Cultivator’s (Transitional) Special Permit. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 27, Senior Legal Officer (Acting), Sheldon Reid, noted that the special permit will help small farmers or subsistence farmers who find it challenging to enterContinue reading “CLA finalising policy for special permit”

Early registration for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) online Employee Engagement Seminar Series in October is now open. Employers interested in participating in the sessions, which will be held every Thursday from October 8 to 29, have until Friday, September 25 to access prices and packages at a reduced cost. The early bird offerContinue reading “Registration for JBDC online Employee Engagement Seminar now open”

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) will be continuing its mobile market initiative, to assist farmers being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RADA, Peter Thompson, during a recent interview on the JIS television programme, ‘Get the facts’. The fallout in key sectors, such as Tourism andContinue reading “RADA to continue mobile market initiative”

For 30-year-old hot pepper farmer, Carlos Williams, participation under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ (MICAF) Production Incentive Programme (PIP) represents an opportunity to improve Jamaica’s food security. “This is a very important programme. It will not only increase food production, but will help to feed a lot of people in communities acrossContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry’s incentive programme an opportunity to improve island’s food security, says farmer”

For 30-year-old hot pepper farmer, Carlos Williams, participation under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ (MICAF) Production Incentive Programme (PIP) represents an opportunity to improve Jamaica’s food security. “This is a very important programme. It will not only increase food production, but will help to feed a lot of people in communities acrossContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry’s incentive programme an opportunity to improve island’s food security, says farmer”

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is reporting that the trade between licensees was valued at US$1.34 million (over J$200 million) from May 2019 to July 2020. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, today (August 27), Director of Research, Development and Communications at the CLA, Felicia Bailey, explained that the value of tradeContinue reading “CLA reports value of trade between licensees at US$1.34 million”

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson, says come September, the agency will be rolling out a programme geared at getting more households into farming. “We’re on that drive now to assist householders that have adequate land space in their backyards. We will be providing kits, which will includeContinue reading “RADA to get more households to do backyard farming”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says direct government support is coming to local fisherfolk to help them mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Speaking at the recent launch of the ‘Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector’ project, held in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Mr.Continue reading “Support coming for local fisherfolk”

Farming, a profession not popularly known to attract youth in Jamaica, has proven to be a fulfilling passion for friends, Jevaughn Whyte and Terrique Goldson, who with their business partner, agriculturalist Patrick White, successfully operate OMG Farms. “OMG Farms is the number-one cultivator of pineapples in Jamaica, and we will be expanding into other produce.Continue reading “Friends operate successful farm”