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Director Clifford Spencer moderating a panel discussion at a PROPEL-organised forum

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 23 Oct 2018    nicola.wint   
Clifford Spencer, Director of Projects and Programmes in the MSME Division at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, moderating a panel discussion on ‘Building A Sustainable Agriculture Model that Benefits Women and Youth in Agribusiness’ held at the Canadian High Commission in St. Andrew on October 18, 2018. Panellists from left are Hugh Gentles, Chairman of the Potato and Onion Producers Association of Jamaica, and Valerie Veira, Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation. The occasion was a PROPEL-organised forum under the theme ‘...


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Bureau of Standards Jamaica Recognises Technical Volunteers

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 22 Oct 2018    Anonymous   
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) joined with the rest of the world in celebrating World Standards Day (October 14) by recognising the work of thousands of volunteers, who have contributed to the development of standards. A standard is a document that provides requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. Here in Jamaica, some 100 technical committee members, who gave freely of their time, expertise and knowledge in developing national and regional standards...


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Hon. Audley Shaw (left), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, in discussion with University of Technology (UTech) student at the commemoration of the annual World Food Day held at UTech in Papine, St. Andrew, on October 16, 2018. At right is the President, Professor Stephen Vasciannie. World Food Day was celebrated under the theme ‘Our Actions are our Future: A ZeroHunger world by 2030 is possible’ with a tree planting ceremony as well as presentations on Food Security and Nutrition: The Regional/International Perspective, Food Security and School Feeding in Jamaica and the Potential of Agricultural Research to Impact Food Security in the Caribbean.

Plant more trees – Shaw urges Jamaicans

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 17 Oct 2018    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Audley Shaw, is urging all Jamaicans to plant more trees as part of the country’s food security strategy. The Minister made his appeal on World Food Day 2018 at the University of Technology (UTech) Papine campus as he delivered the keynote address to the national commemoration of the United Nations Food and Agriculture designated day, held this year under the global theme, Our Actions are Our Future. A #ZeroHunger world by 2030 is possible. Stating that food security was at the “epicentre of the movement from poverty to...


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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Andrene Collings (left), shares a light moment with (from left) Executive Director, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Stephen Wedderburn; and Former Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomblin, at the 12th National Quality Awards (NQA) Ceremony and Banquet, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The awardees were Dairy Industries (Jamaica) Limited, awarded the NQA for Excellence in Manufacturing, Nestle Jamaica Limited (Distribution Centre) for Excellence in Service, Quality Systems Solution and Initiatives (QSSI) for Excellence in Small Business, and Advanced Farm Technologies, Jamaica Limited for Excellence in Agriculture. Other sectional awardees included Grace Food Processors (Canning Division), National Health Fund, Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island, and Jamaica Tropical Foods Limited.

Quality Assurance crucial to economic growth – Permanent Secretary

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 17 Oct 2018    nicola.wint   
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Andrene Collings, says having effective quality assurance systems in industries and enterprises is crucial to Jamaica’s economic growth. “Quality assurance is a key factor in our enterprises and industries being competitive, securing markets and building consumer confidence in our products,” said Mrs. Collings. Representing the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, the Acting Permanent Secretary was addressing the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) National...


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Minister Shaw presents an apple tree to UTech student Natasha Stewart

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 17 Oct 2018    nicola.wint   
Hon. Audley Shaw (left), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, presents an apple tree to University of Technology (UTech) student, Natsaha Stewart, quiz winner at the World Food Day Conference & Exhibition hosted by UTech in Papine, St. Andrew, on October 16, 2018 in collaboration with the Ministry, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. World Food Day was celebrated under the theme ‘Our Actions are our Future: A ZeroHunger world by 2030 is possible’ with a tree planting ceremony as well as presentations on Food Security and Nutrition: The...


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Agricultural Extension Officer Dotsy Fuller speaking with participants at the World Food Day Conference & Exhibition

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 17 Oct 2018    nicola.wint   
Dotsy Fuller, Agricultural Extension Officer the Rural Agricultural Development Authority in St. Andrew, speaking with participants at the World Food Day Conference & Exhibition hosted by University of Technology in Papine, St. Andrew, on October 16, 2018 in collaboration with the Ministry, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. World Food Day was celebrated under the theme ‘Our Actions are our Future: A ZeroHunger world by 2030 is possible’ with a tree planting ceremony as well as presentations on Food Security and Nutrition: The Regional/International...


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Minister Shaw converses with Chairman of MICAF’s Tree Crop Project Management Committee Reginald Budhan

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 17 Oct 2018    nicola.wint   
Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), converses with Reginald Budhan, Chairman of MICAF’s Tree Crop Project Management Committee, at the World Food Day Conference & Exhibition hosted by the University of Technology in Papine, St. Andrew, on October 16, 2018, which was held in collaboration with the Ministry, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. At left is UTech President, Professor Stephen Vasciannie. World Food Day was celebrated under the theme ‘Our Actions are our Future: A ZeroHunger world by 2030 is...


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Acting Permanent Secretary Andrene Collings

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 17 Oct 2018    nicola.wint   
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Andrene Collings (right), in dialogue with Chairman, Bureau of Standards Council, James Rawle, at the 12th National Quality Awards (NQA) Ceremony and Banquet, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The awardees were Dairy Industries (Jamaica) Limited, awarded the NQA for Excellence in Manufacturing, Nestle Jamaica Limited (Distribution Centre) for Excellence in Service, Quality Systems Solution and Initiatives (QSSI) for Excellence in Small Business, and Advanced Farm Technologies...


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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Hon. Audley Shaw (centre) in discussion with (from left) Klaus Hesse, Team Leader of the Technical Assistance Programme to the European Investment Bank, and Deveta McLaren, Retail Sales & Marketing Manager, ACCESS Financial Services Ltd, at the Caribbean Microfinance Forum held at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel in Montego Bay on October 11, 2018.

Micro Credit Bill being promulgated – Shaw

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 12 Oct 2018    nicola.wint   
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that the Microcredit Bill is being promulgated. He informed that the Bill is currently undergoing the final stages of preparation at the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, prior to submission to Parliament and will repeal the Moneylending Act. Minister Shaw made the announcement on October 11, 2018, as he gave the keynote address at the Caribbean MicroFinance Forum held at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel, Montego Bay. According to the Minister, the Government recognizes the vital role that the micro credit sector has played and...


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Hon. Audley Shaw (right), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, greets Michael Lake, President of the Developers Association of Jamaica, at the Real Estate Board’s (REB) 30th Anniversary Banquet & Awards Ceremony, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on October 6. At centre is Karl Vendryes, representative of the Developers’ Association of Jamaica on the REB. Minister Shaw commended the REB for its stewardship and urged the REB and its practitioners to continue the drive to support the Anti-Money Laundering legislation and enforcement initiatives of the Government.

Shaw urges real estate practitioners to support Anti-Money Laundering efforts

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 10 Oct 2018    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has urged stakeholders in the real estate industry to continue their drive to support the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation and enforcement initiatives of the Government. Noting that real estate is a one of the areas that readily comes into contact with individuals who may be seeking to circumvent the law, Minister Shaw said, “I know that the board and its colleague associations have checks and balances in place, but I urge you to be relentless in this regard and take a zero tolerance approach to any...


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