Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, says Government is moving to use renewable energy to strengthen the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) capacity to better serve farmers and spur growth in the agricultural sector. “The application of renewable energy throughout the sector is part of the deliberate strategy being employed by theContinue reading “Renewable energy to strengthen Irrigation Commission’s service to farmers”
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Commercial Manager Lorraine Geddes-McDonald presents picture of the solar-powered Bengal Pump Station
Lorraine Geddes-McDonald, Commercial Manager at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), presents a picture of the solar-powered Bengal Pump Station to (from left) Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio, Hon Audley Shaw, Minister, both of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Senator Aubyn Hill, Chairman, NIC. The occasion was the commissioning of theContinue reading “Commercial Manager Lorraine Geddes-McDonald presents picture of the solar-powered Bengal Pump Station”
Contractor Damian Lyn explains operation of equipment at NIC’s Bengal Pump Station in Trelawny
Damian Lyn, contractor, Alternative Power Sources, explains operation of equipment at National Irrigation Commission’s Bengal Pump Station in Trelawny to the Hon Audley Shaw (left), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Hon J. C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio. The 320 panel solar-powered pump station was officially commissioned into operation on January 23, 2020Continue reading “Contractor Damian Lyn explains operation of equipment at NIC’s Bengal Pump Station in Trelawny”
Hon. Audley Shaw speaking with farmers at the official commissioning of the NIC’s Bengal Pump Station in Trelawny
Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd left), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, speaking with farmers Elizabeth Hines (centre) and Marcia Buckle at the official commissioning of the National Irrigation Commission’s Bengal Pump Station in Trelawny on January 23, 2020. At left is the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio. The 320 panel solar-powered pump stationContinue reading “Hon. Audley Shaw speaking with farmers at the official commissioning of the NIC’s Bengal Pump Station in Trelawny”
Minister Floyd Green in discussion with President Lenworth Fulton at the launch of the 65th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show
From left, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Floyd Green, Hon Harold Muschett, Custos of Trelawny, and Lenworth Fulton, President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, in dialogue at the launch of the 65th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show at the showground on January 22. UnderContinue reading “Minister Floyd Green in discussion with President Lenworth Fulton at the launch of the 65th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show”
More Traditional Ganja Growers To Take Part In Alternative Development Programme
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says emphasis will be placed on increasing the number of community groups of traditional growers participating in the Alternative Development Programme. The programme aims to prevent and eliminate the illicit cultivation of ganja and channel the process through legal streams.Continue reading “More Traditional Ganja Growers To Take Part In Alternative Development Programme”
First Rock IPO indicative of confidence in the economy — Shaw
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the decision by the principals of First Rock Capital Holdings Limited to offer shares in the firm’s operations to the public is indicative of their confidence in Jamaica’s economy. He contended that their confidence and, by extension, that of other interests across the society hasContinue reading “First Rock IPO indicative of confidence in the economy — Shaw”
New Agricultural Transformation Project For St. Catherine
A new agricultural transformation project will soon commence in St. Catherine, as the Government aims to create more wealth among local farmers. “Within a matter of months, this transformation will begin. In fact, in the Bernard Lodge and Innswood areas of St. Catherine, we are going to be seeing, over the next six to 12Continue reading “New Agricultural Transformation Project For St. Catherine”
Principal Director Michelle Parkins views document at the Mona Graphic Printers’ 25th Anniversary Celebrations and Awards Ceremony
From left, Arlene Wilson, Managing Director, Mona Graphic Printers; Michelle Parkins, Principal Director for Economic Planning & Policy Division, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Jose Eyzaguirre, Printing Machinery Specialist, Printing Machines, view copy of printed document from the newly installed Heidlberg Five Colour Speed-Master printing press. The occasion was Mona Graphic Printers’Continue reading “Principal Director Michelle Parkins views document at the Mona Graphic Printers’ 25th Anniversary Celebrations and Awards Ceremony”
Opening of new building at Mona Graphic Printers in St. Andrew
From left: Michelle Parkins, Principal Director for Economic Planning & Policy Division, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Arlene Wilson, Managing Director, Mona Graphic Printers; celebrate opening of new building at Mona Graphic Printers in St. Andrew on January 17, 2020. The ribbon-cutting exercise was part of Mona Graphic’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations whichContinue reading “Opening of new building at Mona Graphic Printers in St. Andrew”
