Posted on 27/07/2020

Agriculture Ministry allocates $67 million to increase production among fisherfolk

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has allocated   $67 million to the fisheries sector through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) to increase production among the country’s fisherfolk. Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce,...

Posted on 24/07/2020

Newly appointed Minister believes agricultural sector key to Jamaica’s post COVID-19 economic recovery

Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Leslie Campbell, says agriculture will play a significant role in Jamaica’s economic recovery post the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing staff at a meeting at the Hope...

Posted on 24/07/2020

$200 Million Alternative Livelihood Development Programme for Displaced Workers of the Golden Grove Sugar Cane Factory

In response to the news item carried on TVJ’s evening news of Tuesday, July 21, 2020 and subsequent questions in relation to payments made to former workers of the Golden Grove Sugar Factory, I wish to clarify that the Government...

Posted on 24/07/2020

Residents In St. Ann Pleased With Rehabilitation Of Farm Road

Rehabilitation of the Bingham Hill farm road in St. Ann has brought much joy to residents living in and around the surrounding districts. The roadway was officially opened on July 16 by former Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of...

Posted on 24/07/2020

Bingham Hill Farm Road Rehabilitated

Farmers in Bingham Hill and surrounding communities in St. Ann will now find it easier to get to their fields and transport their goods to market following the rehabilitation of the farm road in the area. The upgrade of the...

Posted on 24/07/2020

Owners Of Idle Lands Encouraged To Lease For Agricultural Production

State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Floyd Green, is encouraging owners of unused arable lands to enter into an arrangement with the Government to have these properties leased for agricultural production. Speaking at a webinar on exploring...

Posted on 21/07/2020

Companies can get TCC at COJ upon Registration

Companies are able to obtain a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) upon the registration of a name. The TCC, which is processed by Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), is an important document issued to an...

Posted on 21/07/2020

More Persons Using Electronic Business Registration Form

More business people are using the electronic business registration form (eBRF) to register their operations since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The online platform, launched by the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) in August 2019, replaces the paper-based...

Posted on 21/07/2020

Booming Sales At Kingston And St. Andrew Farmers’ Market

Farmer from East Kirkland Heights, St. Andrew, Glenroy Crossman, had brought a carload of mainly fruits and vegetables to Friday’s (June 3) farmers’ market held at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries ’ Hope Gardens playfield. Included were...