Mrs. Shirley noted that there are four pillars in the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) in Jamaica, which provide an important link to global trade, market access and export competitiveness that will be explored during the week. “These include the adoption of internationally recognized and accepted metrology, accreditation, standardization and conformity assessment practices, which are oneContinue reading “JANAAC to Stage Regional Training Workshop”
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JANAAC to Stage Regional Training Workshop
Mrs. Shirley noted that there are four pillars in the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) in Jamaica, which provide an important link to global trade, market access and export competitiveness that will be explored during the week. “These include the adoption of internationally recognized and accepted metrology, accreditation, standardization and conformity assessment practices, which are oneContinue reading “JANAAC to Stage Regional Training Workshop”
St. Elizabeth farmers quadruple cultivation of Irish potatoes
In response to Government’s target of achieving self-sufficiency in table Irish potato in 2017, farmers in St. Elizabeth have increased their cultivation of the staple with some 60 hectares planted in the December 2016 to January 2017 period. Speaking at an Irish Potato Production Post Harvest Seminar and Study Tour in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth, onContinue reading “St. Elizabeth farmers quadruple cultivation of Irish potatoes”
Stanberry wants region to refocus on drought mitigation
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Stanberry wants region to refocus on drought mitigation
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Industry Ministry Places More Emphasis on MSME Sector
Two of the key priorities of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries are to make the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) globally competitive, and to push entrepreneurship as a more attractive career choice for women. This was stated by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Stephen Wedderburn, at the second staging ofContinue reading “Industry Ministry Places More Emphasis on MSME Sector”
Industry Ministry Places More Emphasis on MSME Sector
Two of the key priorities of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries are to make the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) globally competitive, and to push entrepreneurship as a more attractive career choice for women. This was stated by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Stephen Wedderburn, at the second staging ofContinue reading “Industry Ministry Places More Emphasis on MSME Sector”
Spiny Lobster Vessel Licence Application Process
As of February 1, 2017 The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries through the Fisheries Division will be receiving applications for Industrial Motor Fishing Vessel Licences to Fish for Spiny Lobster, and for Vessel Licences to Receive, Temporarily Store and Transport Spiny Lobster for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 spiny lobster fishing seasons (hereinafter referredContinue reading “Spiny Lobster Vessel Licence Application Process”
Spiny Lobster Vessel Licence Application Process
As of February 1, 2017 The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries through the Fisheries Division will be receiving applications for Industrial Motor Fishing Vessel Licences to Fish for Spiny Lobster, and for Vessel Licences to Receive, Temporarily Store and Transport Spiny Lobster for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 spiny lobster fishing seasons (hereinafter referredContinue reading “Spiny Lobster Vessel Licence Application Process”
Growth in Agriculture Contributes to Lower Import Bill
Growth of 17 per cent in the agricultural sector in 2016 resulted in a reduction of US$6 million in the country’s food-import bill up to October, says Principal Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Shaun Baugh. He pointed out that the positive performance of the sector is also ensuring that theContinue reading “Growth in Agriculture Contributes to Lower Import Bill”
