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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right) on tour of Rainforest Seafoods, on the major players in Jamaica's seafood industry.

Levy Reduced on Conch Exports

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 08 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
A levy of US$0.50 has been imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2016 conch season. This is a reduction from the US$0.75 imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2015 season. The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, July 5, approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order Resolution, 2016, to facilitate the Order. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, told the House that the industry stakeholders have made representation, citing the economic hardships its members are experiencing in exporting their conch and difficulties in...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses a ceremony for the handing over of a tractor to the Colbeck Water Users Association in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. The presentation was made on June 27, 2016 at the National Irrigation Commission's (NIC) office in the area.

Agriculture Ministry Gives Boost to Colbeck Farmers

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has presented a tractor to onion farmers in Colbeck, St. Catherine which will enable them to cultivate larger pieces of land and increase their crop yields. Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, handed over the New Holland TD 90 tractor during a ceremony in the community on July 27, making good on a commitment to provide assistance. The Minister noted that during a visit to the community two months ago to launch the Onion Development Programme, expressions for land preparation tools were made by the farmers, who make up...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (podium), listening and addressing the challenges and issues facing fishermen. Occasion was the International Fisherman's Day Conference held at the Girl Guides Headquarters, Waterloo Road, Kingston on June 29, 2016. Standing at Minister Samuda's left is Mr. Andre Kong, Director of the Fisheries Division in the Ministry.

Agriculture Ministry Addressing Waste Management at Pedro Cays

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is putting measures in place to ensure the environmental sustainability of the Pedro Cays. The plan involves more regular clean-up and waste collection and the installation of 20 toilets to provide proper sanitary facilities for the residents. “We have started the process and we have (recently) disposed of over 200 bags of garbage and this will be done on a regular basis so that we can keep the community clean,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda. The Minister was addressing representatives from 20 fishing communities across...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C Hutchinson (left) addresses farmers during a tour of the Plantain Garden River agro-park in St. Thomas on June 24. The Minister told them that the Government would help them recover from the losses as a result of the recent heavy rains.

Agro-park Farmers in St. Thomas to Get Help

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
Farmers at the Plantain Garden River agro-park in St. Thomas who incurred losses during the recent heavy rains, are to receive assistance from the Government. They will be given herbicides and cabbage, red pepper and hot pepper seeds and seedlings. The tractor that is used for land preparation will also be repaired. The commitment was given by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, who toured the park on June 24. The tour provided the Minister with a first-hand view of the operations and the challenges facing the...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, addresses the inaugural general meeting of the Tryall Action Group/Diaspora Benevolent Society at the Ballard’s Valley Community Church of God in St. Elizabeth, on June 29, 2016.

RADA to Deal With all Assistance to Farmers

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says all support to farmers will now be channelled through the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), instead of through political representatives. Addressing the inaugural general meeting of the Tryall Action Group/Diaspora Benevolent Society at the Ballard’s Valley Community Church of God in St. Elizabeth on June 29, Mr. Hutchinson also pointed out that the assistance will be given to the farmers through their respective registered groups and not on an individual...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), examines fruits being sold by vendor, Muriel Ross (left), during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Thomas Open Day, at the Rudolf Elder Park, Morant Bay, on June 24. At centre is Acting Chief Executive Officer, RADA, Peter Thompson. Activities for the day included farmers' market and booth displays. Farmers were also presented with trophies and other awards for their outstanding contribution to the agricultural sector.

Agriculture Ministry to Restart Farmers’ Market

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be restarting its farmers’ market initiative at venues across the island, to address the glut of some produce. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Thomas Open Day, held at the Rudolf Elder Park, Morant Bay, on June 24. “Right now we have a glut of quite a number of items, especially bananas,” the Minister said. Mr. Hutchinson said the markets will provide an opportunity for consumers to buy produce at reduced prices,...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Karl Samuda, presenting a shovel to one of the winners in the essay competition organised by the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) of the Ministry. The occasion was the inaugural awards ceremony for the competition, held on June 28, 2016 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

Ardenne High and Greater Portmore Primary Students Cop Praedial Larceny Essay Competition

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 01 Jul 2016    hbembridge   
Nineteen-year-old Benjamin Frazer of the Ardenne High School in St. Andrew and nine-year-old Asher Harrison of Greater Portmore Primary in St. Catherine were the winners of the inaugural essay competition organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF). The students received attractive prizes at an awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on June 28, 2016. The prizes included tuition support and book vouchers from the Jamaica Dairy Development Board; gift baskets from Grace Kennedy; trophies from Newport Fersan; Certificates of Excellence from the Ministry of Industry...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addresses a recent press briefing at the end of a Fisheries Retreat and the 10th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) held in Montego Bay from June 15-17, 2016. Others (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.

Investors Urged to Make Use of Opportunities in Fishing Industry

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 24 Jun 2016    hbembridge   
Private investors are being invited by the Government to capitalise on the opportunities available in the local and global fisheries markets. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the economy could benefit more from the global fishing industry if local investors go after a larger slice of the US$136-billion industry. The Minister, who was addressing a recent press briefing at the end of a two-day Fisheries Retreat and the 10th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) held in Montego Bay from June 15-17, 2016...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), accepts the Denbigh Torch from 1st Vice President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Donald Berry (right). The occasion was the launch of the 2016 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on June 1, at the Hi-Pro Supercentre in White Mall, St. Catherine. Looking on is JAS President, Norman Grant.

Gov’t Focused on Growing Agriculture

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 24 Jun 2016    hbembridge   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government is focused on expanding the agricultural sector in order to reduce food imports and grow the economy. “In setting our goals for growth and prosperity, we recognize that we can never really grow and be the masters of our own destiny unless we can expand on those things that we have grown locally for consumption,” Mr. Samuda said. He was addressing the launch of the 2016 staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show held recently at Hi-Pro Supercentre, White Marl, St. Catherine...


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Programme Launched to Help Boost Jamaica’s Livestock

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 23 Jun 2016    hbembridge   
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson has endorsed the Latin American Small Ruminants Programme and the Caribbean Small Ruminants Capacity Building Programme launched in St. Elizabeth. The programmes seek to improve the stock of sheep and goat in the country, while training persons in animal husbandry with particular emphasis on small ruminants. Speaking at the Hounslow Demonstration and Training Centre on Thursday, June 16, Minister Hutchinson said the initiatives will provide immense benefits not only to Jamaica,...


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