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Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson (right), examines a sweet pepper with farmers Caleb Reid (left) and Nancy Reid, at a graduation ceremony at the Church of God of Prophecy on Old Harbour Road in St. Catherine on December 18.

General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, says the organisation is intensifying collaborative efforts with local, regional and international stakeholders against the potential threat of the Tropical Race 4 Disease (TR4). Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Studio 58A session, Mrs. Conie said that given the impact that TR4 can have onContinue reading “Banana Board On Alert For Threat Of TR4 Disease”

More than 7,000 persons from 98 countries have utilised the Jamaica Trade Information Portal (JTIP) since its launch in May this year. Stakeholders in Jamaica accounted for 49 per cent usage followed by the United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom (UK). Managed by the Trade Board Limited (TBL), JTIP is a single,Continue reading “More than 7,000 Persons from 98 Countries Have Utilised Trade Information Portal”

Several residents of Trelawny have welcomed the employment opportunities afforded them by Organic Growth Holdings (OGH) Incorporated’s craft medicinal hemp farm at Long Pond Estate in the parish. At least 30 residents from the communities of Jackson Town, Clarks Town and Duncans have been employed by OGH since the entity was granted a lease forContinue reading “Residents Welcome Organic Growth Holdings’ Investment In Trelawny”

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) is looking to expand the scope of the Jamaica Trade Information Portal (JTIP) by adding trade in services to the goods category. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank session at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, Trade Administrator and TBL Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Webster, saidContinue reading “Jamaica Trade Information Portal Being Expanded”

Online shopping is convenient, in that you can shop around, find the best prices, and have your packages delivered right to your doorstep without ever having to leave the comfort of your own home. But getting a great deal online involves more than just getting the lowest price. You’ll want to be sure that productsContinue reading “10 Tips for a Safer Online Shopping Experience”

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, is encouraging consumers to create a budget ahead of shopping during the holiday season. Planning a budget will keep consumers from racking up debt, as they are able to decide in advance how much money they have to spend and then stick to their limit. Mrs.Continue reading “Consumers Advised To Create A Budget”

Farmers Family Funday – Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Students will be provided with healthier meal options under the National School Feeding Programme come September next year. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, said that more local ground provisions and fruits will be made available to schools as opposed to cheaper alternatives, which are often high in sugar content. “ComeContinue reading “Gov’t To Provide Healthier Meals For Students”

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the insurance industry represents an “excellent avenue” for economic growth in Jamaica. “It is a well-developed industry in terms of international standards and contribution to gross domestic product, which accounts for some 11.5 per cent of the country’s financial assets,” the Minister added. He wasContinue reading “Minister Says Insurance Industry Vital To Economy”