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Youth Urged To Seek Careers in Agriculture

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 05 May 2016    Anonymous   
Young Jamaicans are being encouraged to take up careers in agriculture and to assist in finding solutions to challenges in the sector. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ 2016 National Achievement Expo at the Denbigh Showground, May Pen, Clarendon, on April 29, said young people should “become problem solvers” and should also focus on areas such as the marketing of produce and agro-products, and go after the many opportunities in the industry. According to Minister Samuda, more and more young...


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Minister Samuda Calls for New Approach to T&T Oil Pricing and Subsidies

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 29 Apr 2016    Anonymous   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, has signalled Jamaica’s dissatisfaction with the current oil pricing systems being used by Trinidad & Tobago (T&T). The Minister did so while in Georgetown, Guyana attending the 42nd Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) and the 61st Special COTED Meeting of Trade and Energy Ministers, 21st to 22nd April 2016. During the 42nd COTED meeting, Minister Samuda had a bilateral meeting with his Trinidadian counterpart, Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, and expressed...


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Look to Overseas Markets – Industry Minister

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 29 Apr 2016    Anonymous   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is urging local manufacturers to look towards overseas markets. Speaking at Seprod’s (International Biscuits Limited) unveiling of its J$285 million state-of-the-art oven and oil spray machine at its Valentine Drive factory in Kingston on April 27th, Minister Samuda noted the level of expansion taking place in areas such as animal feeds, poultry, dairy products, and especially, baking products which increased by some 5.9% in 2015. “We must look finally to the overseas market”, the Industry Minister urged. “Let us...


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AGRICULTURE POISED FOR GROWTH THIS YEAR

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 22 Apr 2016    Anonymous   
The agricultural sector is expected to realize significant growth this year, with a recovery from the harsh drought conditions of the past year. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says unless there is a repeat of similar conditions, the onset of hurricane or other prohibitive actors, “we are going to see real economic growth in this country (being spurred by agriculture).” The Agriculture Minister was addressing onion farmers during a field day exercise organised by the Ministry in Colbeck, St. Catherine, on Tuesday, April 12. Mr. Samuda said he was “...


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REPAIRS AT LONG POND SUGAR FACTORY UNDERWAY

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 22 Apr 2016    Anonymous   
Efforts are now underway by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries to complete repairs at the Long Pond Sugar Factory in Trelawny. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, addressing a press conference at his New Kingston offices recently, said the Government-owned Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) Holdings will temporarily take over the operations of the factory, located in Clark’s Town. The Minister said a sum of $212 million, which was previously set aside for the transportation of cane, will be used to fund the temporary operations...


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Hutchinson Seeks Increased Agricultural Cooperation between Cuba and Jamaica

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 22 Apr 2016    Anonymous   
Processing machines, irrigation systems for small farmers, windmills and greenhouses are among a wide range of equipment identified as possible areas of cooperation and technical assistance between Cuba and Jamaica by the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Minister Hutchinson made these comments while speaking at a function at Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine where the operation of several Cuban-manufactured agricultural implements was demonstrated on April 19. “Our vision for the agricultural sector is one...


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Industry Minister Discusses SME Competitiveness with ITC Executive Director

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 22 Apr 2016    Anonymous   
Hon. Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, yesterday (April 21) met with Ms. Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), in the margins of the 42nd Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), which is currently underway this week (April 21-22) in Georgetown, Guyana. Among the issues discussed were several priority areas that are of mutual interest to both the ITC and the Government of Jamaica. These include SME competitiveness and internationalization, as well as inclusive trade, including youth...


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PRAEDIAL LARCENY ESSAY COMPETITION LAUNCHED

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 07 Apr 2016    Anonymous   
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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AGRO-PARKS PROJECT TO BE EXPANDED – MINISTER SAMUDA

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 31 Mar 2016    Anonymous   
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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RADA TO GET MORE RESOURCES

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 30 Mar 2016    Anonymous   
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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