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Reiterating the importance of water to life, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, lauded the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for its continued contribution to the development of rural communities. He was addressing residents at the re-commissioning of the recently upgraded Trenail District Water Supply SystemContinue reading “Hutchinson commends JSIF for its rural development projects”

Hon Karl Samuda (right), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, greets Fernando Cané, deputy head of mission of the Argentina Embassy in Jamaica, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens’ offices in Kingston on December 6.

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Karl Samuda (left), discusses possible areas of cooperation in agriculture with the Ambassador of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Ariel Fernandez, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens’ offices in Kingston on December 6.

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Karl Samuda, has signalled his commitment to explore the possibilities of pursuing cooperation with the Government of Argentina in several areas of agriculture and, in particular, assistance with the redevelopment of the livestock industry. The Minister exchanged ideas on the matter with Argentinian Ambassador to Jamaica,Continue reading “Argentina and Jamaica exploring collaboration on agriculture”

Under the theme ‘Caring for the planet starts on the ground,’ Jamaica will celebrate World Soil Day 2017 on December 5 with an expo at the Ebony Park HEART Academy spearheaded by the Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD) of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Joan Morrison Brown, head of the ALMD, saysContinue reading “World Soil Day Expo to be held December 5”

Celebrating champion farmer Jacqueline Pink – November 29, 2017. Observation of World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2017 – November 15, 2017. Eat Jamaican month 2017 – National Farm Queen 2017- Miss Truddiann Ashmead – November 8, 2017. Launch of Eat Jamaican month 2017 – President, JAS, Sen. Norman Grant – November 1, 2017. Grow What WeContinue reading “AgroBuzz”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), converses with Managing Director, ARC Manufacturing Limited, Norman Horne, at the launch and commissioning of ARC’s new Fabric Mesh Plant, held at its facility located on Bell Road, Kingston, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. The new Fabric Mesh Plant is positioned to boost theContinue reading “Minister Samuda converses with Managing Director Norman Horne at the launch and commissioning of ARC’s new Fabric Mesh Plant”

Patrons purchasing ground provisions at the 14th Annual Eat Jamaican Day Expo, held at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in Kingston on November 22.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry (left) introduces Norman Grant, president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society; and Custos of St. Andrew, Patricia Dunwell, to exotic fruits grown at the Ministry’s Orange River Research Station. The occasion was a tour of displays at the 14th Annual Eat Jamaican DayContinue reading “14th Annual Eat Jamaican Day Expo”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (3rd right), cuts ribbon to officially open ARC Manufacturing Limited’s new Fabric Mesh Plant, held at its facility located on Bell Road, Kingston, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. The new Fabric Mesh Plant is positioned to boost the fabric mesh industry. The investment in theContinue reading “Minister Samuda cuts ribbon to officially open ARC’s new Fabric Mesh Plant”