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For the 2020/2021 financial year, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will revisit a proposal for the scheduling of dedicated days for the hearing of praedial larceny cases, to increase the rate of convictions in these matters. This was noted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C, Hutchinson, at a virtualContinue reading “Ministry To Revisit Proposal For Dedicated Days For Praedial Larceny Cases”

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says amendments have been made to the Agricultural Produce Act, which will be submitted to Cabinet shortly. The Act is part of strategies being used to combat the “scourge of praedial larceny”. Making the announcement at a virtual town hallContinue reading “Amended Agricultural Produce Act to combat praedial larceny to be submitted to Cabinet”

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”

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”

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”

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”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, is urging all public and private laboratories, and inspection bodies to get their businesses accredited by the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC’s) in order to improve their service delivery and marketability. He noted that standards and accreditation play an important role in trade facilitationContinue reading “Laboratories urged to improve service delivery and marketability – Shaw”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has lauded farm operator, Gary Coulton, for his efforts in supplying the local market with West Indian Red Peppers. “I want to congratulate you on this initiative. This project symbolizes exactly what can be replicated across the country in a range of other crops,” theContinue reading “Agriculture Minister lauds West Indian Red Pepper farmer for efforts to supply local market”

Young entrepreneur, Dana Baugh, is looking to establish herself as a major force in the local and regional creative landscape. Through her BAUGHaus Design Studio, based in western Jamaica, she offers a range of beautiful, handmade ceramic pieces for the entire home. The pieces, inspired by the Caribbean, are intricately-designed, with exquisite details to satisfyContinue reading “Dana Baugh Making A Name In Creative Industry”

A number of Jamaican companies are experiencing a rise in the exportation of their products amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) congratulates manufacturers and exporters who have seized the opportunities that have arisen. MICAF continues to work with our manufacturers and exporters to remove barriers, and strengthen theContinue reading “MICAF Celebrates Increase in Exports”