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Posted on 14/12/2016
Minister Samuda Says No Reason to Fear “Fake” Rice
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda has moved to allay the fears of Jamaican consumers following reports of an unconfirmed case of plastic contaminated rice in Jamaica. Speaking at a media briefing Tuesday afternoon at the...

Posted on 13/12/2016
Press Conference
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda having a conversation with director, National Compliance and Regulatory Agency (NCRA), Lorice Edwards-Brown (1st left); CEO, Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen (2nd left) and CEO, at the NCRA, Orin Henry...

Posted on 12/12/2016
Ministry develops Youth in Agriculture Policy
Work is now under way by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) to develop a National Youth in Agriculture Policy aimed at analysing and promoting the participation of more young people in the sector. Under a three-month...

Posted on 09/12/2016
BACK TO SCHOOL
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (1st second row) listening attentively as he sits with students at his alma mater Ardenne High School at the International Anti-Corruption Day 2016 Symposium held at the Jamaica Conference Centre,...

Posted on 09/12/2016
Jamaica National Small Business Loan’s (JNSBL) Luncheon and Board Tour
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda admiring craft jewellery made by small business woman Ms. Imogine Reid (left) during a tour of the exhibits at the Jamaica National Small Business Loan’s (JNSBL) Luncheon and Board Tour...

Posted on 07/12/2016
Ministry Encourages Greater Youth Involvement in Dairy Industry
As part of its ongoing efforts to boost revitalisation of the country’s dairy industry, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is encouraging greater involvement of young people and women in the industry. The call came from acting Permanent...

Posted on 07/12/2016
Farmers Encouraged to Secure Crop and Livestock During Christmas Season
Head of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kevin Francis, is advising farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector to take extra precaution to secure crop and livestock to prevent theft during the Christmas season....

Posted on 07/12/2016
Ministry Encourages Greater Youth Involvement in Dairy Industry
As part of its ongoing efforts to boost revitalisation of the country’s dairy industry, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is encouraging greater involvement of young people and women in the industry. The call came from acting Permanent...

Posted on 06/12/2016
Youth in Agriculture Policy Workshops
Jamaica’s youth farmers, agri-preneurs and agricultural students, between the ages of 18-35 years are encouraged to share their perceptions and experiences, and make recommendations for a better agricultural sector by participating in the Youth in Agriculture Policy workshops being organised...