Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), in dialogue with Founder and Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin, at the 6th Annual LASCO Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme(REAP) Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday, June 7, 2018. LASCO REAP involves primary, preparatory and juniorContinue reading “Minister Shaw in dialogue with Chairman Lascelles Chin”
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Minister Shaw wants to see more Mexican investments in Jamaica
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that he would like to see more Mexican investments in Jamaica. “We have had several investments in the hotel industry. Now, we really have to look at other sectors and opportunities where we can increase investments, not only in the hotel industry, but otherContinue reading “Minister Shaw wants to see more Mexican investments in Jamaica”
Minister Shaw in discussion with Ambassador of Mexico
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), in discussion with Ambassador of Mexico, H. E. Juan Gonzalez Mijares (centre); and Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Mexico in Jamaica, Ernesto Malda, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Thursday, May 31, 2018. During the meeting a range of bilateral issues wereContinue reading “Minister Shaw in discussion with Ambassador of Mexico”
Hutchinson proposes restitution for victims of praedial larceny
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, has reiterated his proposal for a revision of the Agricultural Produce Act to include restitution for farmers who are victims of praedial larceny. Speaking at the launch of a farmers’ watch in Wait-A-Bit, Trelawny, Minister Hutchinson lamented the lowContinue reading “Hutchinson proposes restitution for victims of praedial larceny”
Farmer Oraine Brown in discussion with Minister J.C. Hutchinson at the Farmers’ Watch Launch
Farmer Oraine Brown (left) in discussion with the Hon J.C. Hutchinson (2nd right), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries; at the Farmers’ Watch Launch in Wait-A-Bit, Trelawny, on May 31. Listening in (from left) are William Brown, farmer, and Selena Kellier, Jamaica Agricultural Society Parish Manager.
Students view cassava seedlings
Students view cassava seedlings on display at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority-organised St Bess Agri-Fest/SDC Business Fair held in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on May 31.
Minister Hutchinson discusses local production of red peas
Hon J.C. Hutchinson (2nd left), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, discusses local production of red peas with (from left) Joseph Adler, Marketing Officer, Peter Thompson, Chief Executive Officer; and Nathan Samuels, Parish Agricultural Manager, all of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA). The occasion was a tour ofContinue reading “Minister Hutchinson discusses local production of red peas”
Shaw encourages young people to become entrepreneurs
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Audley Shaw, is encouraging young people to avoid negative influences and to pursue a path of decency and honesty by establishing their own businesses. Addressing members of the 2018 graduating class of the Knockalava Agricultural School on June 1, Minister Shaw lamented the fact that theContinue reading “Shaw encourages young people to become entrepreneurs”
Shaw calls for accelerated regional action to combat hunger, poverty and climate change
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, left the island on Saturday, June 2, 2018 to attend the 159th Meeting of the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Minister Shaw is attending the Council Meeting in his capacity as Chairman of the FAO Regional ConferenceContinue reading “Shaw calls for accelerated regional action to combat hunger, poverty and climate change”
Statement on the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA)
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) has taken note of recent adverse comments regarding the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), an agency of the Ministry. These concerns have been expressed by some members of the manufacturing and commercial sector and the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce and have been published in sectionsContinue reading “Statement on the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA)”
