Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), in discussion with (from left) Director, Harvard Global Health Catalyst, Professor Wilfred Ngwa; Medical Professor Dr. the Hon. Julius Garvey; and Research Fellow, Harvard Medical, Sayeda Yasmin-Karim, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. The HarvardContinue reading “Minister Shaw meets with Harvard team”
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Opening ceremony of the 10th GFRAS Annual Meeting
Hon Floyd Green (2nd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, along with Nigel Myrie (left), Chairman, and Peter Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, both of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, listen keenly to Everton Parkes of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board during a tour of its booth on OctoberContinue reading “Opening ceremony of the 10th GFRAS Annual Meeting”
10th GFRASS Annual Meeting
Hon. Floyd Green (3rd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, shares a light moment with (from left) Peter Thompson, CEO, Nigel Myrie, Chairman, both of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, and Dr. Carl Larsen, Executive Secretary, Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) at the opening ceremony ofContinue reading “10th GFRASS Annual Meeting”
Green urges rural agricultural service providers to advocate change
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Floyd Green, has challenged rural agricultural services providers to be advocates of change, as they examine their role in climate change and disaster risk management. The Minister made the call on Tuesday, October 1 as he delivered the keynote address atContinue reading “Green urges rural agricultural service providers to advocate change”
Minister Shaw lauds the work of the National Consumers’ League
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, has lauded the work of the National Consumers’ League. “I must applaud you for your loyal and faithful support over the past fifty-three years. You have contributed so much over these years towards the empowerment of our citizens through activism and the provision of informationContinue reading “Minister Shaw lauds the work of the National Consumers’ League”
Shaw emphasizes the need for businesses to become formal
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw is again emphasising the need for informal businesses to become formal. He noted that what he wants to see more than ever is for entrepreneurs being able to do better and for Jamaica to grow. “We need to move from too high a level of informalityContinue reading “Shaw emphasizes the need for businesses to become formal”
New Patent Bill to be tabled in the House of Representatives
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says a new Patent Bill is expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives in two weeks. Mr. Green informed that the bill has already gone through the necessary internal processes, including a meeting of the Legislative Committee, which hasContinue reading “New Patent Bill to be tabled in the House of Representatives”
Phytomedicine and Cannabis Institute to be established in Jamaica
A local phytomedicine and cannabis institute will be established in short order to explore Jamaica’s vast botanical resources and validate the country’s medicinal plants for safety, efficacy, and dosage in clinical use. This forms part of a research partnership being solidified with the United States-based Harvard International Phytomedicine and Medical Cannabis Institute. The Economic GrowthContinue reading “Phytomedicine and Cannabis Institute to be established in Jamaica”
Shaw welcomes report on the Jamaica Survey of Establishments 2018
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw has welcomed the release of the 2018 Jamaica Survey of Establishments (JSE) Report, noting that the data obtained will assist in informing Government’s decisions relating to businesses. Speaking at the presentation of the report by the Planning Institute of Jamaica at the AC Hotel inContinue reading “Shaw welcomes report on the Jamaica Survey of Establishments 2018”
Harvard Institute to assist Jamaica to become globally competitive in cannabis industry
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, will meet with a team from the Harvard International Phytomedicines and Medical Cannabis Institute (IPI) to discuss assistance to Jamaica on how to become globally competitive in the cannabis industry. The team is expected to arrive in the island from September 30 to October 2, andContinue reading “Harvard Institute to assist Jamaica to become globally competitive in cannabis industry”
