Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, is encouraging farmers to increase production, as markets are available. Speaking at the handover of agricultural inputs to St. Catherine farmers at a forum held on June 11 in Dunkeld, in the parish, he said farmers should use the supportContinue reading “Farmers Encouraged To Produce More”
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BEST PRACTICES FOR SAFE FOOD DELIVERY DURING COVID-19
With more food establishments offering delivery services due to coronavirus (COVID-19) physical distancing guidelines, operators of such entities are being advised to put measures in place to ensure that meals are properly packaged and safe for consumption. “Your goal is to deliver food and drink under sanitary and untampered conditions. The priority should be toContinue reading “BEST PRACTICES FOR SAFE FOOD DELIVERY DURING COVID-19”
Agriculture Ministry allocates $141 million to safeguard cocoa, banana industries
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has allocated $105 million to continue activities under the Frosty Pod Rot (FPR) Management Project to safeguard the cocoa industry. Making the disclosure in his 2020/21 Sectoral Presentation in the House of Representatives on June 16, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, noted that with the introduction ofContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry allocates $141 million to safeguard cocoa, banana industries”
Plant and Plant Product Importers virtual importers stakeholders meeting on June 19
The Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Branch of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries hereby invites you to our virtual importers stakeholders meeting on June 19, 2020 at 10:00 am. To join the meeting, please type https://www.gomeet.com/065-567-824 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Public gardens resume operations
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is advising that public gardens under its control are now open with effect from June 17. These are Castleton Botanical Gardens in St Mary, Cinchona Botanical Gardens in St Andrew, Bath Botanical in St Thomas, and Hope Botanical Gardens as well as Hope Zoo in Kingston. TheContinue reading “Public gardens resume operations”
Minister Shaw lauds Jamaica’s export sector performance
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, is calling Jamaica’s performance of the export sector since the outbreak of COVID-19 outstanding, noting that the total value of manufacturing exports by Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) members for the period January-May 2020 was $12.6 billion, representing a J$74 million increase over theContinue reading “Minister Shaw lauds Jamaica’s export sector performance”
Restaurateurs Urged To Modify Business Model
Food entrepreneurs, including restaurateurs, are being encouraged to modify their business model in order to stay afloat as patrons shift their dining habits due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Senior Food Technologist, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Treanna Lindo, said that reshaping processes is crucial to surviving the impact of the pandemic. “Shifting your business modelContinue reading “Restaurateurs Urged To Modify Business Model”
2,000 Drip Irrigation Systems To Be Distributed To Farmers
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says 2000 drip irrigation systems will be distributed to small farmers across the island. He said the systems will provide farmers with access to irrigation for planting and ensure that the agriculture sector continues to grow, despite the shift in rainfall pattern due to climateContinue reading “2,000 Drip Irrigation Systems To Be Distributed To Farmers”
JANAAC Hosts World Accreditation Day Virtual Forum June 9
The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) will be hosting a virtual forum on June 9, to commemorate World Accreditation Day 2020, under the theme ‘Accreditation: Improving Food Safety’. The event will be streamed live on the JANAAC Facebook page and the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) website, Facebook and YouTube pages, starting at 9:00 a.m.Continue reading “JANAAC Hosts World Accreditation Day Virtual Forum June 9”
Businesses Facing Financial Difficulties Can Contact The OSI
The Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) and Office of the Government Trustee (OGT) are encouraging persons who have been facing financial obstacles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to engage the organisations for assistance. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans-Roberts, said the organisations offer services that can assistContinue reading “Businesses Facing Financial Difficulties Can Contact The OSI”
