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”
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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”
Labs And Certification Bodies Encouraged To Use Services Of JANAAC
Private and public laboratories, inspection and certification bodies are being encouraged to improve their service delivery and marketability by utilising the accreditation services of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC). This call comes from Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, who notes that inspectors and testing laboratories “must demonstrate consistentContinue reading “Labs And Certification Bodies Encouraged To Use Services Of JANAAC”
Ministry To Revisit Proposal For Dedicated Days For Praedial Larceny Cases
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”
Amended Agricultural Produce Act to combat praedial larceny to be submitted to Cabinet
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”
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”
Young Make-Up Artist Innovates Amid COVID-19
At a time when many entrepreneurs are feeling the financial pinch from the fallout of business due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, certified make-up artist, Teeah Anderson, has decided to re-strategise her business model in order to continue to earn a living. She is now offering make-up classes online reaching a wide cross section ofContinue reading “Young Make-Up Artist Innovates Amid COVID-19”
