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PRAEDIAL LARCENY ESSAY COMPETITION LAUNCHED

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 07 Apr 2016    hbembridge   
The Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries is ramping up its public education campaign, as it continues to ensure that Jamaican farmers reap what they grow. As part of the campaign, the PLPU, on Tuesday (April 5), launched its inaugural essay competition targeting students at the primary and secondary levels. The launch was held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens headquarters in St. Andrew. In his address at the event, Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, said that tackling praedial larceny is critical to the...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), exchanges greetings with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, during the opening ceremony for the annual St. Mary Agri-Expo on March 28, at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay. (JIS Photo)

AGRO-PARKS PROJECT TO BE EXPANDED – MINISTER SAMUDA

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 31 Mar 2016    hbembridge   
The agro-parks project is being expanded, with some 3,000 acres of irrigated lands at Ebony Park and Spring Plain in Clarendon to be available for production shortly. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure, while addressing the St. Mary Agri-Expo held at the Gray's Inn Complex in Annotto Bay on March 28. He said that some $190 million will be spent to expand the project in Portland and St. Elizabeth. Minister Samuda also announced measures to assist farmers with irrigation water, noting that funds have been identified for the...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (right), having a light exchange with former Minister in the Ministry, Mr. Derrick Kellier, at the 2016 Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28. (JIS PHOTO)

RADA TO GET MORE RESOURCES

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 30 Mar 2016    hbembridge   
More resources are to be made available to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to assist local farmers. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says RADA will now be the sole agency through which assistance is provided for farmers, thereby making accountability an easier task. Addressing the 2016 Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James on March 28, the Minister said the move is also aimed at removing Members of Parliament from direct involvement in the process. “We intend to make sure...


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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (left), holds a pineapple while on a tour of the booths at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28. Others (from second left) are: Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James branch societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Councillor Glendon Harris; Vice President of the JAS, Donald Berry and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton. Mr. Hutchinson was the keynote speaker at the event.

WATER AND ACCESS TO MARKET PRIORITIES - HUTCHINSON

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 30 Mar 2016    hbembridge   
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the provision of a constant supply of water to farmers and access to market for their produce will be given priority by the new Administration. He is also assuring farmers that community roads will be improved and that the pressure will be increased on praedial thieves, who continue to wreak havoc on the sector. “When you travel through some of the farming communities, it is atrocious the roads we have to travel on. Many of the farmers cannot get out their produce or it will...


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“Agriculture offers one of the greatest opportunities to earn foreign exchange and to make our contribution to the creation of wealth.”

Focus on Exports – Minister Urges Young Farmers

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 22 Mar 2016    hbembridge   
“Agriculture offers one of the greatest opportunities to earn foreign exchange and to make our contribution to the creation of wealth.” This was stated by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda while addressing a graduation ceremony for 22 young farmers held on Friday, March 18 at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew. The Minister urged the young farmers to focus on production for the export market. The graduates participated in a two-week intensive entrepreneurial training course, which covered nutraceutical plant establishment and processing; basic bio-based...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, meeting with members of the All-Island cane Farmers Association at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.

Ministers Discuss Issues Facing Cane Farmers

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 22 Mar 2016    hbembridge   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, along with Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, and Permanent Secretary Donovan Stanberry today (March 22, 2016) met with members of the All-Island Cane Farmers Association at the Ministry’s New Kingston office. Among the issues discussed were the future of the Monymusk and Long Pond sugar factories; the decline (“dive”) in the price of sugar; the ongoing problem of cane fires, particularly in Westmoreland, Hanover; and the need for financing.


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Industry Minister Calls for Removal of Trade Barriers between Jamaica and Cuba

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 18 Mar 2016    shaniek   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is calling for the removal of the obstacles facing trade between Jamaica and Cuba, and the strengthening of the bilateral partnership between the two countries. Speaking during a courtesy call at his New Kingston office today by Cuban Ambassador, H.E. Bernardo Guanche Hernandez, Minister Samuda called for both sides to work toward the removal of obstacles to trade in all its forms, as well as the opening up of channels through which to advance trade. “In moving forward, we must level the playing field”, the Minister...


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Discussing the future of the Monymusk Sugar Factory

Monymusk Talks

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 16 Mar 2016    hbembridge   
Hon. Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (centre) today (Wednesday, March 16, 2016) met with representatives of COMPLANT/Pan Caribbean Sugar Company Limited at his New Kingston offices to discuss issues relating to the future of the Monymusk Sugar Factory, located in the parish of Clarendon. The meeting was attended Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, acting Chief Executive Officer of Pan Caribbean Sugar Company Limited, Mr. Ming Li, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Donovan Stanbury, Director General, Mr. Vivian Brown,...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks with President of the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chung, during the launch of Expo Jamaica 2016 held on the lawns of the Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on March 10. Photo: Rudranath Fraser

Industry and Agriculture Merger a Strategic Move - Samuda

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 12 Mar 2016    hbembridge   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the merger of the Industry portfolio with Agriculture is a strategic move aimed at accelerating business development and job creation. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. Samuda said the merger will better enable the country to realize the unlimited potential of both sectors. “Agriculture and Fisheries will now benefit from the techniques, resources and expertise of Industry-Commerce and likewise, the raw materials and products from Agriculture-Fisheries will boom new businesses that will create agro...


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Minister Karl Samuda addressing staff at the Ministry of Agriculture division at Hope Gardens

Minister Samuda Encourages Contribution from Ministry Staff

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 11 Mar 2016    hbembridge   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is looking forward to a “healthy, productive and constructive relationship” with the staff of the Agriculture division of the Ministry. Speaking at a welcome reception held at the Hope Gardens office of the Ministry, he said “The manner in which we plan to operate this enormous Ministry is to use the strengths of Industry and Commerce to link with the Ministry of Agriculture, so that together we can share common experiences, methods and techniques … so that together, we can build a strong team, working to develop...


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