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Updates on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment regime and the refined sugar regime

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking at a media briefing to update the country on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment regime and the refined sugar regime, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

Media briefing to update the country on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment regime and the refined sugar regime

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), listening intently to Board Chairman, Jamaica Cane Products Sales (JCPS), Karl James (left), during a media briefing to update the country on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment regime and the refined sugar regime, at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’Continue reading “Media briefing to update the country on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment regime and the refined sugar regime”

Board Chairman Karl James in discussion with CFO Paul Henriques and Chairman Phillip Henriques

Board Chairman, Jamaica Cane Products Sales (JCPS), Karl James (left), along with Chief Financial Officer, Worthy Park Estate, Paul Henriques (centre) and Chairman, Sugar Industry Authority, Phillip Henriques, in discussion at a media briefing to update the country on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment regime and the refined sugar regime, at the MinistryContinue reading “Board Chairman Karl James in discussion with CFO Paul Henriques and Chairman Phillip Henriques”

Samuda pledges continued relationship with Cuba

With the appointment of a new ambassador to Jamaica, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda is pledging continued support to the Government and people of Cuba. Speaking during a courtesy call at his New Kingston offices on January 03, 2018, Minister Samuda welcomed the newly appointed Cuban ambassador-designate to Jamaica, HerContinue reading “Samuda pledges continued relationship with Cuba”

Minister Samuda views bananas at AMC Complex

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda (2nd right), views bananas being shown to him by General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, at the AMC Complex Spanish Town Road, on Thursday, December 21, 2017. The occasion was a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the first shipment of bananas fromContinue reading “Minister Samuda views bananas at AMC Complex”

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark first shipment of bananas from Jamaica to Trinidad

Chief Executive Officer, Carita Jamaica Limited, Rita Hilton (left), cuts ribbon along with Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre) and General Manager of The Banana Board, Janet Conie to symbolically mark the first shipment of bananas from Jamaica to Trinidad, at the AMC Complex, Spanish Town Road, on Thursday, DecemberContinue reading “Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark first shipment of bananas from Jamaica to Trinidad”

Statement on Frosty Pod By Hon. Karl Samuda

Statement on Frosty Pod By Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Wednesday, December 13, 2017. A number of measures have been taken since the confirmation of Frosty Pod Rot of Cocoa locally in August 2016. The Plant Pest Emergency Response Team was activated. That team included representatives from theContinue reading “Statement on Frosty Pod By Hon. Karl Samuda”

Minister Samuda welcomes Jamaica Broilers Group US$2 million pellet mill

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda has welcomed Jamaica Broilers Group’s investment in a new US$2 million pellet mill, which has been installed at the Group’s Best Dressed feed mill facility located in Freetown, Old Harbour. The facility, which was commissioned into service on Thursday (December 14), will move the production ofContinue reading “Minister Samuda welcomes Jamaica Broilers Group US$2 million pellet mill”

Samuda says adequate supplies available for Christmas

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Karl Samuda, says that despite the impact of continual rainfall on the agriculture sector, Jamaican consumers should have adequate supplies of foodstuff for the Christmas season. The agriculture Minister gave the assurance at a media briefing held Wednesday (December 13, 2017) at his Hope Gardens officesContinue reading “Samuda says adequate supplies available for Christmas”

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