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March 2021
 
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (fourth left), makes a point to Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Bernardo Guanche Hernandez (fifth left), at a demonstration of agricultural implements, manufactured in Cuba, at the Bodles Research Station, in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on April 19. Others (from left) are: Director General in the Ministry, Don McGlashan; Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dermon Spence; and Principal Research Director at the Ministry, Dr. Lisa Myers-Morgan. (JIS PHOTO)

Hutchinson Seeks Increased Agricultural Cooperation between Cuba and Jamaica

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 22 Apr 2016    hbembridge   
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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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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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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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

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