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Minister Hutchinson in discussion with young goat farmers at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Small Ruminants Association

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 11 May 2018    nicola.wint   
Hon J.C. Hutchinson (2nd right), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, in discussion with young goat farmers at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Small Ruminants Association held at Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on May 10.


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Jamaica to benefit from investment forum- Min. Shaw

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 11 May 2018    nicola.wint   
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Jamaica is set to reap success from the third staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF). He said that this is as a result of the significant strides being made to ensure that the country is more business friendly for investors. “We have laid the groundwork for an improved business friendly environment, characterized largely by ease and speed. This we have achieved through the focused work of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC), its partners, supporting agencies and ministries. Our overall goal is to...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), along with sponsors (from left) Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry; Senior Vice-President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Craig Mair; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; Vice President, Public Affairs, New Fortress Energy, Verona Carter; and Deputy Chairman, JAMPRO and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga; and Chairman, Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton 'Tanny' Shirley, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018, held at J. Wray & Nephew Limited, New Kingston, on Thursday, May 10. JIF is Jamaica’s premier investment promotion event which showcases brand Jamaica and provides an avenue for top tier global investors to see the investment opportunities that Jamaica offers. The triennial event will have its 3rd staging from June 12 - 14 at the Montego Convention Centre. The forum will showcase extensive business opportunities in key investment sectors.

Minister Shaw along with sponsors at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018

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 11 May 2018    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), along with sponsors (from left) Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry; Senior Vice-President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Craig Mair; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; Vice President, Public Affairs, New Fortress Energy, Verona Carter; and Deputy Chairman, JAMPRO and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga; and Chairman, Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton 'Tanny' Shirley, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF)...


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Minister Shaw in discussion with sponsors at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018

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 11 May 2018    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, in discussion with sponsors (from left) Senior Vice- President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Craig Mair; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; and Deputy Chairman, JAMPRO and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018, held at J. Wray & Nephew Limited, New Kingston, on Thursday, May 10. JIF is Jamaica’s premier investment promotion event which showcases brand Jamaica and provides an avenue for top tier global investors to see...


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Minister Shaw meets with Chairman Joe Pires and General Manager Graham Dunkley

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 10 May 2018    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Audley Shaw (right), meets with Chairman, AG-Chem Plant Limited, Joe Pires (2nd left) and General Manager, AG-Chem Plant Limited, Graham Dunkley (2nd right), during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Discussions during the meeting included the expansion of factory space, the Irish Potato programme, the export potential of products, and greater involvement of the company in the agricultural sector. Others looking on are MICAF’s Chief Technical Director for Special Projects,...


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Minister Shaw greets General Manger Graham Dunkley and Chairman Joe Pires

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 10 May 2018    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets General Manager, AG-Chem Plant Limited, Graham Dunkley (right), during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Discussions during the meeting included the expansion of factory space, the Irish Potato Programme, the export potential of products, and greater involvement of the company in the agricultural sector. Looking on is Chairman, AG-Chem Plant Limited, Joe Pires.


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Minister Shaw greets Chairman of AG-Chem Joe Pires

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 10 May 2018    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Chairman, AG-Chem Plant Limited, Joe Pires, during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Discussions during the meeting included the expansion of factory space, the Irish Potato Programme, the export potential of products, and greater involvement of the company in the agricultural sector.


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw (right) in discussion with Chairman of the Coconut Industry Board, Christopher Gentles, at the annual coconut growers’ meeting held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on May 5.

Agriculture minister calls for expansion of coconut industry

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 08 May 2018    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, is urging coconut growers to “start the planting programme now” in order to rebuild Jamaica’s coconut industry and return it to, or even surpass peak production levels formerly attained. “Our focus now,” Minister Shaw told the growers at their AGM held Saturday May 5 at the Jamaica Conference in downtown Kingston, “should now be squarely turned on demanding how we will move our coconut industry forward, given the noted increase in global demand.” Lamenting the fact that while global demand for coconuts have...


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Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission hosts Training Seminars

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 04 May 2018    nicola.wint   
The Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC) is inviting manufacturers, producers and other stakeholders to its training seminars to be held in May. The seminars are a continuation of the series which started in April and will be held May 17 and 30, 2018 at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites, Knutsford Boulevard. The aim of the training seminars is to assist industry players to build their capacity to defend and expand their markets locally and overseas, through the use of trade remedies. These remedies can help to protect local manufacturers and producers in Jamaica from the ravages of...


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Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission: 2018 Trade Remedies Seminar Series

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 04 May 2018    nicola.wint   
Courtleigh Hotel and Suites, Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Course Fee: $4,000 per person; Early Bird Discount (on or before May 11 & 22, 2018): $3,500 Group Discount of $10,000 for 3 persons. (Course Fee includes materials & coffee break) To REGISTER: Email: antidump@jadsc.gov.jm Telephone: 876-978-1800 Visit us on Facebook: wwwfacebook.com/jadsc.gov.jm Registration is open until Monday, May 14, 2018 and Monday May 28, respectively.


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