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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda along with CEO, Pan Caribbean Sugar Company, Liu Chaoya during a meeting with farmers of Westmoreland to discuss the illicit burning of sugar cane. The meeting was held at Pan Caribbean Sugar Company, Frome, Westmoreland, on Thursday, January 12, 2017.

Hon Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, flanked by Liu Chaoyu (left), chief executive officer of Pan Caribbean Sugar Company, and Sun Y’ Dan, interpreter, following a tour of the Frome Sugar Factory in Westmoreland on January 12. At right is Shanice Brown, Minister Samuda’s assistant.

In an effort to stem the significant loss in income resulting from the burning of approximately 1,001 hectares of sugar cane since the start of 2017, Government will be launching a public education campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of protecting the sugar cane industry. Speaking at a meeting with CEO of Pan Caribbean SugarContinue reading “Government to Launch Campaign Against Illicit Cane Burning”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda says there is no indication of contamination in the samples of rice submitted by Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Lisa Hanna earlier this week. Ms. Hanna submitted separate samples of cooked and uncooked rice to the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA)Continue reading “No Evidence of Plastic in Rice Samples Submitted by MP”

The seed production capacity of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), which is operated at its facility at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, was today (Wednesday, January 11) given a boost with the provision of equipment and materials valued at some $2.5 million. The equipment and material were presented toContinue reading “Agriministry Gets Seed Production Boost From CARDI”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda speaking passionately at the launch of the Jamaica International Exhibition held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. The Jamaica International Exhibition, organized by the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, is a global market place where some of theContinue reading “Launch of the Jamaica International Exhibition”

General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Mr. Peter Donkersloot (right) presenting the Panama – Second Lottery Bond (1888-1889) to Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Thursday, January 5, 2017. This original Lottery Bond represents the last effort made in JulyContinue reading “Courtesy Call on Minister Samuda”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda in dialogue with Chairman of the Hazardous Substances Authority, Professor Kah who made a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Friday, January 6, 2017.

Government is seeking investors to take over the Monymusk Sugar Factory in Clarendon, following the decision of Pan Caribbean Sugar Company to cease operations of the estate in 2018. This announcement was made by the Hon Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, while speaking with journalists at a briefing on December 30Continue reading “Gov’t seeking investors to operate Monymusk Sugar Factory”

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Karl Samuda, has issued a warning to persons to desist from the illicit burning of cane, noting that it was a criminal offence, which has resulted in the loss of millions of dollars for the sugar industry. Speaking at a media briefing held at the Ministry’sContinue reading “Minister Samuda warns against illicit burning of sugar cane”