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Posted on 06/05/2026
Jamaica and India Celebrate Enduring Bilateral Partnership
The longstanding diplomatic partnership between Jamaica and the Republic of India was highlighted on Monday (May 4) during a Ministerial Luncheon hosted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The luncheon was hosted in honour of the official visit by India’s Minister of External Affairs...
Posted on 05/05/2026
New trade order? Indian minister pushes Jamaica to seize fresh economic opportunities amid growing global instability
Jamaica’s Minister of industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill (left) greets India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ahead of Monday’s ministerial luncheon held at AC Hotel Kingston in New Kingston. (Photo: Joseph Wellington) Declaring that modern commerce can no longer be separated from global politic...
Posted on 18/04/2026
NCB Launches $2 Billion SME Growth Fund Facility
National Commercial Bank Limited (NCB) has launched a $2 billion facility designed to provide access to financing to small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The NCB SME Growth Fund II is open to both new and existing NCB customers across Jamaica’s key growth sectors. Lauding the initiative during a luncheon at the AC Marr...
Posted on 30/07/2018
Statement on the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting by the Honourable Audley Shaw – Buenos Aires, Argentina 27th-28th July, 2018
Mr Chairman I commend the invaluable contribution of the G20 Chair, and the Government of Argentina to sustainable agricultural development and food security goals. I also thank the Government of Argentina for the gracious hospitality that has been extended to...
Posted on 27/07/2018
Technical Sales Consultant Kirk Broadie discusses use of Potato Liser fertiliser with Minister J.C Hutchinson
Kirk Broadie (right), Technical Sales Consultant, Newport-Fersan; discusses use of Potato Liser fertiliser with the Hon J. C. Hutchinson (left), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries; at the 2018 Irish Potato Farmers’ Conference in...
Posted on 27/07/2018
Deputy CEO Olive Downer Walsh discussing product with the Minister J.C. Hutchinson
Olive Downer Walsh (right) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, H&L Agro; discussing product with the Hon J. C. Hutchinson (2nd left), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries; National Coordinator of the Fruit Tree Crop/Specific Crop...
Posted on 27/07/2018
Hutchinson encourages farmers to certify crops
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, is encouraging farmers to get their crops certified in order to be qualified to export their produce. Stating that the agricultural sector grew by...
Posted on 27/07/2018
2018 Irish Potato Farmers’ Conference
Horane Lawrence (right), Research and Development Assistant, St. Jago Farm & Hardware Supplies Ltd; speaking with the Hon J. C. Hutchinson (2nd right), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries; from left, Board Member Anthony...
Posted on 25/07/2018
Minister Shaw to Attend G20 Meeting of Agriculture Ministers in Argentina July 27-28, 2018
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, will, this week, attend the G20 Meetings for Agriculture Ministers in Buenos Aires Argentina from July 27-28, 2018. The meeting will focus on initiatives aimed at promoting healthy soils...
Posted on 24/07/2018
Shaw welcomes crop modelling to mitigate climate change impact
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, has welcomed the training in crop modelling for agricultural stakeholders, emphasising that there is need for urgent application of research knowledge in order to ensure the agricultural sector’s resilience to...
Posted on 24/07/2018
Shaw encourages greater use of flour made from local produce
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has welcomed the idea of increased use of local produce such as cassava and sweet potato in the milling of flour. The Minister noted this proposed expansion in the...
Posted on 24/07/2018
Hon. Audley Shaw speaking at the Jamaica Flour Mills’ annual baking seminar
Hon Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, speaking at the Jamaica Flour Mills’ annual baking seminar held at the University of Technology in Kingston on July 23. In keeping with Government’s thrust for consumers to reduce their...
