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The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has given its commitment to work with the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport to advance the role of intellectual property rights in the business of sport in Jamaica. This commitment was given at the Regional Conference on the Strategic Use of Intellectual Property (IP) inContinue reading “Commerce Ministry to work with Sport Ministry to increase the promotion of intellectual property rights in sport”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Karl Samuda, is to meet with coffee growers from the Blue Mountain area to discuss their concerns regarding the current price of coffee. The meeting is in response to the farmers’ request in light of their discontent over the price per box of Blue Mountain CoffeeContinue reading “Samuda to Meet with Coffee Growers”

With the sustainability of inland fisheries being threatened by climate change and other factors, there is a need for more inland fisheries, said the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, as he welcomed the launch of the Increasing Access to Climate Smart Agriculture Programme by INMED Partnerships forContinue reading “Ministry Supports Aquaponics Farming”

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, has welcomed the partnership between Sapphire Agriculture Jamaica Ltd and H&L Agro for the distribution of a new line of fertilizers even as he expressed dissatisfaction with the large quantities of food imported into Jamaica, some of which are grownContinue reading “Hutchinson welcomes partnership for distribution of new fertilizers”

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is once again stressing the importance of food safety and an adherence to globally recognised standards. The reminder was issued by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Mr Dermon Spence, as he addressed regional stakeholders in the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the international body that sets food standardsContinue reading “Ministry stresses importance of food safety and adherence to international food standards”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Karl Samuda issued a call for growth in the fisheries industry, while addressing stakeholders at the 3rd Annual Fisheries Industry Retreat held August 30 – September 1 in Negril, Westmoreland. The Minister noted the industry’s vast potential for wealth creation and increased employment, but expressed dissatisfactionContinue reading “Samuda calls for more growth in the fisheries sector”

The Government is moving to implement the Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) process for used vehicles entering the island. Permanent Secretary in the Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, provided details at a consultation with used-car dealers, on August 29 at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston to outline the process. TheContinue reading “Government to Implement Pre-Shipment Inspection Process for Imported Used Vehicles”

Open and close seasons in Jamaica’s Fisheries Industry – AgroBuzz – August 23, 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUrTYWtc8gY&feature=youtu.be&a= Via @YouTube Denbigh 2017 Farmer Experience – AgroBuzz – Agust 9, 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak4b96ZwngU&feature=youtu.be&a= Via @YouTube Apiculture (beekeeping) at Denbigh 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb3TDTM_jSU&feature=youtu.be&a= Via @YouTube

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, looks on as production worker, B & D Trawling Facility, Andrea Wright, prepares packages of seafood products. The occasion was a tour of the plant located on Port Royal Street, Kingston, on Friday, August 25, 2017.

Chief Executive Officer, B & D Trawling Facility, Roderick Francis (left), discusses some of the company’s seafood products with Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda (centre); and Permanent Secretary at MICAF, Donovan Stanberry, during a tour of the plant located on Port Royal Street, Kingston, on Friday, August 25, 2017.