Applicants for the National Innovation Awards are being urged to protect themselves and their property. The competition, which invites innovators in various fields of science, technology and innovation, requires that applications bear the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) seal. Executive Director at JIPO, Lillyclaire Bellamy, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, said that asContinue reading “Innovators Urged to Protect Their Property”
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More Companies Urged to get Certified
More local manufacturing companies are being encouraged to get certified, so that their goods can meet international standards. “We are convinced that manufacturing has a huge role to play in the future of this country, and international standards and certification are major pillars in going forward,” says Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon.Continue reading “More Companies Urged to get Certified”
Discussions in Progress for Divestment of Sugar Factories
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, has indicated that ongoing discussions are being held with investors showing interest in the acquisition of certain sugar estates. Speaking at the Sugar Industry Authority (SIA) inaugural post-crop seminar in Mandeville on September 21, Mr. Samuda said he is hoping to close a deal with prospectiveContinue reading “Discussions in Progress for Divestment of Sugar Factories”
Standard to be Developed for Imported Sugar
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is to create a standard to effectively protect the local sugar industry from illegally imported sugar. This disclosure was made by Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, at the opening of a two-day Sugar Industry Authority (SIA) seminar and exposition in Mandeville on September 21. Mr.Continue reading “Standard to be Developed for Imported Sugar”
Acting PS Budhan Calls for Increased MSME Financing
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Agriculture and Fisheries, Reginald Budhan is calling for an explosion of small business and smallholder activities across the region. He was speaking on September 26 at the opening session of a two-day Regional Agri-Value Chain Forum organized by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation (IICA) and held atContinue reading “Acting PS Budhan Calls for Increased MSME Financing”
Agriculture Minister wants more Youth Involved in Sector
The Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, continues to push for more young people to get involved in the agriculture sector. “We have to get (more) young people working to ensure that we grow the crops we need in sufficient quantities and to also enable us to export. Let’s have anContinue reading “Agriculture Minister wants more Youth Involved in Sector”
Jamaican Producers Benefit from Globalisation – Head of the Agricultural Competitiveness Programme (ACP)
Director of the Agricultural Competitiveness Programme (ACP), Petronia Colley, says globalisation and expanding international trade have made it easier for Jamaican producers to find an opening in emerging markets overseas. Ms. Colley, who was speaking at a two-day training seminar on ‘Farm Enterprise Management’, at the Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall hotel, St. James, on AugustContinue reading “Jamaican Producers Benefit from Globalisation – Head of the Agricultural Competitiveness Programme (ACP)”
Agro Parks to be Expanded
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the agro park concept will be expanded across the length and breadth of Jamaica. Currently, there are nine parks in operation. “When I speak of an agro park, I’m speaking of a defined area where all of the facilities can be brought to bear,Continue reading “Agro Parks to be Expanded”
Work Advanced on Legislation for Cess on Imported Coffee
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is reporting that work is advanced for the application of a cess on all imported coffee. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dermon Spence, said that most of the legislative work to facilitate the move has been completed. He was delivering a speech on behalf of PortfolioContinue reading “Work Advanced on Legislation for Cess on Imported Coffee”
Samuda Calls for Lowering of Interest Rates on MSME Loans
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is calling for banks to lower interest rates to single digit, in order to boost production and growth within the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. He cited agriculture as one sector which cannot grow with an interest rate that exceeds four per cent.Continue reading “Samuda Calls for Lowering of Interest Rates on MSME Loans”
