Ricardo Miller (2nd left), Animal Health Technician, Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, speaking with the Hon Audley Shaw (2nd right), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hidran McKulsky, Chairman, and Dr. Ronald Blake, Executive Director, both of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs. The group was on a tourContinue reading “Jamaica 4-H Clubs Inaugural National Youth in Agriculture Symposium”
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Jamaica 4-H Clubs Inaugural National Youth in Agriculture Symposium
Students of Derry Primary (from left) Georgia Smith, Ashawny Gordon, Britany Taylor and Dennoy Menzie with sweet pepper and strawberry seedlings at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Inaugural National Youth in Agriculture Symposium held at the Northern Caribbean University Gymnatorium in Mandeville on February 5, 2020. The symposium was held under the theme ‘I am Agri-Smart’,Continue reading “Jamaica 4-H Clubs Inaugural National Youth in Agriculture Symposium”
Minister Shaw examines a Jamaican Iguana at a health screening
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), Assistant Curator of iguanas at the Audubon Zoo in the United States, Melanie Litton (left), and Area Supervisor of the Milwaukee County Zoo, Dawn Fleuchaus, examine a Jamaican Iguana at a health screening of the reptiles at the Hope Zoo in Kingston on February 6.Continue reading “Minister Shaw examines a Jamaican Iguana at a health screening”
Minister Audley Shaw converses with field rangers at the health screening of the Jamaican Iguana
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), converses with (from left) Field Ranger Supervisor of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), David Reid, and other field rangers, Andre Burgher, Jomo Pinkney and Oneil Wilson, at the health screening of the Jamaican Iguana at the Hope Zoo in Kingston on February 6.Continue reading “Minister Audley Shaw converses with field rangers at the health screening of the Jamaican Iguana”
Minister Audley Shaw discusses the importance of preserving the Jamaica Iguana
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), discusses the importance of preserving the Jamaica Iguana with Assistant Curator of iguanas at the Audubon Zoo in the United States, Melanie Litton (right), at the health screening of the Jamaican Iguana at the Hope Zoo in Kingston on February 6. At left is ExecutiveContinue reading “Minister Audley Shaw discusses the importance of preserving the Jamaica Iguana”
Agriculture Ministry calls for an end to illegal citrus plants production
The Ministry of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is calling for an end to the illegal production of citrus plants because of the threat of spreading existing and new diseases that will decimate the crop. Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry’s National Fisheries Authority, Courtney Cole, stated that introducing uncertified material will only resultContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry calls for an end to illegal citrus plants production”
Shaw tells young people to get ready for agricultural transformation
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, is encouraging young people to get ready to participate in the agricultural sector noting that they are integral to the transformation of the sector. “Young people, it is time to get ready,” said Minister Shaw as he addressed thousands of young people at the JamaicaContinue reading “Shaw tells young people to get ready for agricultural transformation”
Important Notice on the 2020 Conch Close Season
The National Fisheries Authority wishes to inform the general public that the conch close season remains in effect and continues until March 31, 2020. During this time it is illegal to catch, sell or process any conch meat. Conch meat which has been previously declared must remain in cold storage until the season officially re-opens.Continue reading “Important Notice on the 2020 Conch Close Season”
Jamaicans being encouraged to become stewards of the environment
Jamaicans are being encouraged to become stewards of the environment by ensuring that the well-being of plants and animals are safeguarded. Chief Plant Quarantine Officer of the Plant Quarantine and Produce Inspection Branch of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Sanniel Wilson-Graham, informed that this is possible by aiding in the recovery ofContinue reading “Jamaicans being encouraged to become stewards of the environment”
MICAF’s Chief Plant Quarantine Officer Sanniel Wilson-Graham examines plant at a Botanical and Horticultural Seminar
Chief Plant Quarantine Officer of the Plant Quarantine and Produce Inspection Branch of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Sanniel Wilson-Graham (centre), examines a plant with Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie (left), at a Botanical and Horticultural Seminar, at Hope Gardens inContinue reading “MICAF’s Chief Plant Quarantine Officer Sanniel Wilson-Graham examines plant at a Botanical and Horticultural Seminar”
