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Posted on 14/03/2025
Jamaica Ripe for Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Bu...
Posted on 14/03/2025
Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth
AUBYN Hill, the minister of industry, investment, and commerce, has made a sweeping call to private sector stakeholders to aid in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Beryl with an eye for more resilient structures. The minister, a St Elizabeth native, invited members of Lydford Mining Company and Jamaica Institution ...
Posted on 23/02/2017
Minister Hutchinson touring farms in Braco
Hon J.C. Hutchinson (right), Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, views parsley from Franklin Douglas’(left) farm , along with Genille Attalla, chairman of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority National and Trelawny Parish boards; and...
Posted on 22/02/2017
Press Conference
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda (2nd right) addressing a press briefing to update the country on the Agricultural Credit Board and the Import Permit for Agricultural Produce held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office...
Posted on 21/02/2017
Agriculture minister calls for adaptation of technology in livestock sector
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Karl Samuda, has said that in order for Jamaica to be able to provide the quality and quantity of cattle and small ruminants that will satisfy both the local and international...
Posted on 21/02/2017
Opening of the Small Ruminant Reproductive Centre in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth
Dwight McKie, livestock research officer at Hounslow Demonstration and Training Centre, demonstrates artificial insemination in a goat at the opening of the Small Ruminant Reproductive Centre in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, February 17 under the guidance of Dr. Gabrielle...
Posted on 21/02/2017
Hon. J.C. Hutchinson discussing use of Serenade
From left, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, discusses use of Serenade, one of three fungicides that were launched in the Jamaican market by Bayer CropScience (BCS) and Carib Agro Distributors...
Posted on 20/02/2017
Get involved in the sugar industry, says Minister Samuda
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Karl Samuda, is encouraging everyone to get involved in the sugar industry, adding that many people depend on it as a source of livelihood as well as it offers many opportunities...
Posted on 20/02/2017
Government Signs Development Cooperation Framework Agreement with China
The Government of Jamaica has signed a Framework Agreement with The People’s Republic of China for development cooperation on production capacity and investment. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda and...
Posted on 20/02/2017
Tour of Serge Islands Dairy Farms
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda (centre) in discussion with Director, Veterinary Services Division at MICAF, Dr. Osbil Watson (left) and General Manager of Serge Island Farms, Dr. Gavin Bellamy during a tour of Serge...
Posted on 14/02/2017
Gov’t spending $30m on water-harvesting projects in St. Ann
Government has committed some $30m for the implementation of five water-harvesting projects in St. Ann. This was announced by the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, as he addressed farmers during...
