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Work to construct wells progresses in Essex Valley

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 14 Aug 2019    Anonymous   
Work is progressing under the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project in St. Elizabeth with four out of six irrigation wells to be constructed, already developed. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said the project is being funded by the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UK-CIF), to the tune of £35million and forms part of plans by the government to develop drip irrigation systems for farmers. “I have the ambition that between 50,000 to a 100,000 small farmers must get access to drip irrigation systems in this country as soon...


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Mapping of Jamaica Cultural and Creative Industries to be done for the first time

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 12 Aug 2019    Anonymous   
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, welcomes the Mapping of Cultural and Creative Industries in Jamaica and says the project will increase the awareness of Jamaica’s resources and give an accurate valuation of the industries. He noted that the project is part of a much bigger mission and vision, which ties into the Ministry’s aim to inform a wider range of planning decisions, while building networks and stronger collaboration across cultural and creative groups and activities in Jamaica. “The Cultural and Creative Industries (...


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Min. Floyd Green says new online business registration portal to transform Jamaica’s business environment

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 09 Aug 2019    Anonymous   
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, has lauded the implementation of the Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF), the online portal for the registration of businesses, with the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) an agency of the Ministry. Minister Green was speaking at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on August 7. He stated that the launch of the online portal is a critical step in the right direction in fulfilling the country’s collective vision to ensure that each community is moved from poverty to prosperity,...


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PM introduces sorrel to Uhuru Kenyatta

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 08 Aug 2019    Anonymous   
Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), Prime Minister of Jamaica, introduces sorrel to Uhuru Kenyatta (right), President of the Republic of Kenya, during a tour of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF)Village at the 67th staging of Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on August 6. Looking on is the Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio at MICAF.


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Hon Floyd Green presents winning trophy for Agro Business

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 08 Aug 2019    Anonymous   
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Floyd Green, presents the winning trophy for Agro Business/Agro-Industry to Tiffany Moorhouse, Jamaica Agricultural Society Trelawny Parish Manager, at the official ceremony of the 67 th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on August 6.


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Companies Office of Jamaica launches Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF)

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 08 Aug 2019    Anonymous   
Entrepreneurs wanting to start business in Jamaica will now have the option of doing so at their own convenience with the launch of the Companies Office of Jamaica ’s online platform, the Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF). The eBRF will convert the paper business registration form into an electronic version, and will allow business operators to register their business name and company from wherever they are in the world and from the convenience of their home. For persons without Internet access or a computer, the COJ will have kiosks set up at Tax Administration Jamaica offices, at...


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High Praises for Denbigh 2019

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 07 Aug 2019    Anonymous   
The 67 th annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show held August 4-6 at the showground in May Pen, Clarendon, has come in for high praises. Prime Minister the Most Hon Andrew Holness described the grounds as beautiful and the livestock impressive. Mr. Holness also praised the organisers and show participants, noting that the stalls he saw during his tour demonstrated that agriculture was strong and robust in Jamaica, with great opportunities, and great possibilities. The Prime Minister, along with Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Audley Shaw,...


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Agriculture Minister announces increased cocoa prices

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 07 Aug 2019    Anonymous   
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has announced an increase in the price of cocoa payable to farmers. The price per box will move from $2,600 to $3,000 per box. The Minister made the announcement while addressing the 67 th annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 5. “As we continue to support our farmers, I am pleased that we have successfully increased the prices by $400 per box and we are not stopping there,” he said. In a wide-ranging address, Minister Shaw also announced a revamp of the current measures...


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Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica makes courtesy call on Ministers

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 31 Jul 2019    Anonymous   
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre) listens keenly to a point made by Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Janet Olisa (left) during the high commissioner’s visit to the Ministry’s St. Lucia offices in New Kingston on July 30. At (right), State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green looks on. Discussions were held on deepening collaboration between both countries on trade, craft, fashion and the movie industry.


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MICAF Participates in Validation Workshop

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 31 Jul 2019    Anonymous   
Una May Gordon, Principal Director in the Climate Change Division of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation speaking with (from left) Winston Shaw, Senior Director, Peter Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, both of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, and Dr. Roy McNeil, Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, at the Accelerating the Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Jamaica Validation Workshop at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on July 30. Under the theme ‘Promoting Climate Finance to Support Agriculture through...


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