Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the proposed US$1-billion dollar Sugar Cane Bay Jamaica multi-resort development in Llandovery, St. Ann, presents significant investment opportunities for farmers in the parish and the wider country. Speaking at the ceremony to break ground on February 28, Mr. GreenContinue reading “Significant Opportunities For Farmers Expected From Sugar Cane Bay Resort Development”
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Public urged to consider use of alternative sanitization products
Members of the public are being urged to consider the use of alternative means of sanitization in light of the threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Against the background of some brands of disinfectants and hand sanitizers which are in high demand, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries,Continue reading “Public urged to consider use of alternative sanitization products”
State Minister of Industry expresses satisfaction at sufficient levels of foodstuff in light of Coronavirus Disease
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, has expressed satisfaction that key stakeholders in the distributive trade have been ramping up production of foodstuff in light of the threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). “All the manufacturers and importers present have indicated that they have at leastContinue reading “State Minister of Industry expresses satisfaction at sufficient levels of foodstuff in light of Coronavirus Disease”
MICAF Hosts COVID-19 Consultation with Industry Stakeholders
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) today hosted a meeting with industry stakeholders to ascertain concerns and to discuss strategies to safeguard businesses against the background of the potential threat of the COVID-19 disease . Among the issues discussed at the meeting, held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices on March 5,Continue reading “MICAF Hosts COVID-19 Consultation with Industry Stakeholders”
Hon. Floyd Green Meets with High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Floyd Green (right), along with (from left) Attorney-at-Law, MICAF, Indra S. Vincent; Minister Counsellor, United Republic of Tanzania, Frank Mhina; Professor at the University of the West Indies, Ishenkumba Kahwa; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Monique Gibbs; High Commissioner ofContinue reading “Hon. Floyd Green Meets with High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi”
COVID-19 Consultation Meeting
Dunstan Whittingham, President of the Jamaica Vendors, Higglers and Markets Association, speaking at a COVID-19 consultation meeting with industry stakeholders on March 5, 2020, held at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries ’ Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew on March 5, 2020. Others from left are Damion Rowe of the Plant QuarantineContinue reading “COVID-19 Consultation Meeting”
Permanent Secretary Dermon Spence Addresses Industry Stakeholders At A COVID-19 Consultation Meeting
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Dermon Spence (left), addressing industry stakeholders at a COVID-19 consultation meeting on March 5, 2020, held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew. At right is the Hon. Floyd Green, Minister of State at MICAF. Issues discussed at the meeting, includedContinue reading “Permanent Secretary Dermon Spence Addresses Industry Stakeholders At A COVID-19 Consultation Meeting”
JAMPRO Surpasses Investment Targets-Green
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says targets set by the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) last year in a number of areas of investments have been surpassed. “Last year, our target in relation to how much US capital investment we would raise from JAMPRO was setContinue reading “JAMPRO Surpasses Investment Targets-Green”
SPECIAL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT SALE OF CONCH MEAT STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING THE CLOSE SEASON
The National Fisheries Authority, an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, wishes to advise all organisers of entertainment events, operators of eating establishments, shops, and supermarkets, and patrons of these establishments that it is illegal to sell or offer for sale any conch meat in any form whatsoever, including soups andContinue reading “SPECIAL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT SALE OF CONCH MEAT STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING THE CLOSE SEASON”
Minister Green Urges Acceleration In Implementation Of Trade Facilitation Processes
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging stakeholders in the country’s trade facilitation programme to speed up its implementation. The Minister was addressing participants at an engagement forum held at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Thursday, February 27, 2020. The forum, whichContinue reading “Minister Green Urges Acceleration In Implementation Of Trade Facilitation Processes”
