Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw says an enabling environment is being created to facilitate the development of agribusiness in Jamaica. He noted that this is being made possible through the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) with the establishment of the National Agribusiness Council. “This aligns with the five-year National Agribusiness Strategy. TheContinue reading “Environment being created to facilitate local agribusiness”
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Canadian medical cannabis company to cross-list on Jamaica Stock Exchange
Canadian medical cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) company, Tree of Knowledge International (TOKI) is expected to be listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) in short order. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw informed that the “trailblazing” company is now in its final stages of cross-listing from the Canadian Stock Exchange to theContinue reading “Canadian medical cannabis company to cross-list on Jamaica Stock Exchange”
Minister Green encourages youth involvement in agricultural sector
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Floyd Green, has commended organisers of the upcoming Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show for its plans to include a Youth Expo in the show, stating that it was a good move that will serve to further encourage young people to be aContinue reading “Minister Green encourages youth involvement in agricultural sector”
Hon Audley Shaw views solar panels at the Bengal Pump Station in Trelawny
Hon Audley Shaw ( left), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, views solar panels at the Bengal Pump Station in Trelawny along with Joseph Gyles (centre), Chief Executive Officer, and Emile Myers, Energy Engineer, both of the National Irrigation Commission. The 320 panel solar-powered pump station was commissioned on January 23, 2020 and willContinue reading “Hon Audley Shaw views solar panels at the Bengal Pump Station in Trelawny”
Renewable energy to strengthen Irrigation Commission’s service to farmers
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”
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”
