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Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Leslie Campbell (second right), is being shown a brochure by Project Manager of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector project, Selena Ledgister (left), at the launch of the project and sensitization meeting in Treasure Beach, St.Continue reading “Launch of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector project”

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has allocated   $67 million to the fisheries sector through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) to increase production among the country’s fisherfolk. Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Leslie Campbell, said the allocation was in response to the declineContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry allocates $67 million to increase production among fisherfolk”

Farmers in Bingham Hill and surrounding communities in St. Ann will now find it easier to get to their fields and transport their goods to market following the rehabilitation of the farm road in the area. The upgrade of the roadway forms part of ongoing farm road improvements in the parish, where approximately $42 millionContinue reading “Bingham Hill Farm Road Rehabilitated”

State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Floyd Green, is encouraging owners of unused arable lands to enter into an arrangement with the Government to have these properties leased for agricultural production. Speaking at a webinar on exploring investment opportunities in agri-business, hosted by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) on July 22, Mr. GreenContinue reading “Owners Of Idle Lands Encouraged To Lease For Agricultural Production”

Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Leslie Campbell, says agriculture will play a significant role in Jamaica’s economic recovery post the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing staff at a meeting at the Hope Gardens’ offices of the Ministry on July 23, Mr. Campbell pointed to countries such asContinue reading “Newly appointed Minister believes agricultural sector key to Jamaica’s post COVID-19 economic recovery”

In response to the news item carried on TVJ’s evening news of Tuesday, July 21, 2020 and subsequent questions in relation to payments made to former workers of the Golden Grove Sugar Factory, I wish to clarify that the Government of Jamaica provided $200 million towards an Alternative Livelihood Development Programme for the Displaced SugarContinue reading “$200 Million Alternative Livelihood Development Programme for Displaced Workers of the Golden Grove Sugar Cane Factory”

Rehabilitation of the Bingham Hill farm road in St. Ann has brought much joy to residents living in and around the surrounding districts. The roadway was officially opened on July 16 by former Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. The roadway was repaired under the Government’sContinue reading “Residents In St. Ann Pleased With Rehabilitation Of Farm Road”

Companies are able to obtain a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) upon the registration of a name. The TCC, which is processed by Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), is an important document issued to an individual or company as proof that they are tax compliant and their payments of taxContinue reading “Companies can get TCC at COJ upon Registration”

More business people are using the electronic business registration form (eBRF) to register their operations since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The online platform, launched by the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) in August 2019, replaces the paper-based ‘superform’ that was introduced in 2014 and allows users to register their business name orContinue reading “More Persons Using Electronic Business Registration Form”

Farmer from East Kirkland Heights, St. Andrew, Glenroy Crossman, had brought a carload of mainly fruits and vegetables to Friday’s (June 3) farmers’ market held at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries ’ Hope Gardens playfield. Included were lettuce, cantaloupe, water melon, pineapple, scallion, and pak choi. Mr. Crossman was one of severalContinue reading “Booming Sales At Kingston And St. Andrew Farmers’ Market”