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Launch of Serge Dairies in Bog Walk

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 29 May 2019    nicola.wint   
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (2nd left) completes ribbon-cutting exercise at the launch of Serge Dairies in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on May 28 to the delight of (from left) Paul B. Scott, Chairman, SEPROD; Hon Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Natalie Neita- Headley, Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Central, and Richard Pandohie, Chief Executive Officer, SEPROD. With an investment of $7b over the last five years to acquire and upgrade its factory, among other things, Serge Dairies is the largest dairy operation in the English-speaking...


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Minister Shaw in discussion at the launch of Serge Dairies

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 29 May 2019    nicola.wint   
Hon Audley Shaw, (right), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries in dialogue with (from left), Richard Pandohie, Chief Executive Officer, SEPROD; Paul B. Scott, Chairman, SEPROD; and Councillor Peter Abrahams at the launch of Serge Dairies in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on May 28. With an investment of $7b over the last five years to acquire and upgrade its factory, among other things, Serge Dairies is the largest dairy operation in the English-speaking Caribbean.


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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Courtney Cole (left), makes a point to Sales Representative of T. Geddes Grant, Devon Thompson about plant food, at the 23rd staging of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies, Agrofest, held at MICAF’s playfield at Hope Gardens on May 25.

Assistance coming for farmers in parishes with reduced rainfall

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 28 May 2019    nicola.wint   
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is committed to providing assistance to farmers in the parishes most affected by a reduction in rainfall. The parishes are St. Thomas, St. Mary, Portland, St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon and Kingston and St. Andrew. In remarks delivered on his behalf by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Courtney Cole, at the 23rd staging of Agrofest, the Minister assured that a data collection process is being undertaken by field officers at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA). This will...


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Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies Agrofest

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 28 May 2019    nicola.wint   
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Courtney Cole (second left), looks on as Rev. Dorothy Price-Maitland shows off her African Garden juices to Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell (right), at the 23rd staging of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies Agrofest, held at MICAF’s playfield at Hope Gardens on May 25. At (second right) looking on is President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies, Albert Green.


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In Memory of Edward Philip George Seaga

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 28 May 2019    nicola.wint   
The Most Hon. Edward Philip George Seaga was one of Jamaica’s most outstanding political icons. He is responsible for the establishment of many outstanding social, educational and economic institutions in Jamaica, more than any other politician in our history. He was a source of inspiration to me and motivated me to join the Jamaica Labour Party in 1986 and to enter active politics. His service to Jamaica was outstanding in all roles that he played, serving as the longest serving Member of Parliament in our history and as Member of Parliament for Western Kingston for over 40 years. As a...


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Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, discusses castor beans with Madge Corniffe, owner of Gestan Hills Nature’s Beauty & Delight manufacturers of castor oil and coconut oil, at the 4th staging of the Hanover Agricultural Show held in Lucea, Hanover, on May 25.

Bamboo factory to be established in Hanover - Hutchinson

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 27 May 2019    nicola.wint   
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, says a new bamboo factory is to be established in Hanover. Speaking at the 4th staging of the Hanover Agricultural Show in Lucea on May 25, Minister Hutchinson said the bamboo factory will be established by an investor on a property that was previously home to an educational institution. Mr Hutchinson pointed out the potential of bamboo for the production of several value-added products and noted that the parish of Hanover had the largest amount of bamboo that was growing wild. In...


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Minister J.C. Hutchinson discusses bamboo vase at Hanover Agriculture Show

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 27 May 2019    nicola.wint   
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, discusses bamboo vase with Michael Palmer of Classique Stemz, manufacturer of bamboo and wood products, at the 4th staging of the Hanover Agricultural Show held in Lucea, Hanover, on May 25.


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Hanover Agricultural Show

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 27 May 2019    nicola.wint   
Georgina Robinson, marketing coordinator at AG-CHEM Plant Limited, introduces the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, to BotaniGard, one of the products being marketed by the company that was on display at the 4th staging of the Hanover Agricultural Show in Lucea, Hanover, on May 25. BotaniGard is a biological insecticide which is said to be safe for use with no negative impact on people, pets and plants.


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Hon. J.C. Hutchinson discusses mountain sop with farmer Kevin Brown

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 27 May 2019    nicola.wint   
Kevin Reid (right), farmer from Rock Spring, discusses benefits of mountain sop with the Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, during a tour of the Rock Spring Farmers’ Group booth at the 4th staging of the Hanover Agricultural Show in Lucea, Hanover, on May 25. Listening in at left is Owen Dobson, 2nd Vice-President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society.


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Hanover Agricultural Show

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 27 May 2019    nicola.wint   
Shashel Ricketts, student pursuing course in General Agriculture at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education, discusses the rearing of rabbits with the Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, during a tour of displays at the 4th staging of the Hanover Agricultural Show in Lucea, Hanover, on May 25.


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