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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 03/11/2016
Courtesy Call on Hon. Karl Samuda by His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik
High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Mr. M. Sevala Naik showing Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda some of the fascinating things in India from a copy of the India Timeless Splendor book presented to the...
Posted on 03/11/2016
Courtesy Call on Hon. Karl Samuda by His Excellency Mr. Armando Varricchio
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left) greeting Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Italy, His Excellency Mr. Armando Varricchio during a courtesy call at the Minister’s New Kingston office on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Looking on...
Posted on 31/10/2016
Conch Exporters to Pay Levy in Instalments
Conch exporters have been granted permission to pay the levy for the 2016 season in instalments. Through passage of the Conch (Export Levy) (Special Provisions) Act revival resolution in the House of Representatives recently, exporters will be allowed to complete...
Posted on 31/10/2016
Support For Irish Potato Farmers
The Government is providing some $1.1 billion to assist farmers under its Irish Potato Expansion Programme, to meet a production target of 1,200 hectares. Support to boost the production of Irish potato will include a $48.3-million grant and more than...
Posted on 31/10/2016
Agriculture Ministry to Set Up School Garden at Beersheba Primary
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be providing support for the establishment of a proper school garden at the Beersheba Primary School in New Market, St. Elizabeth. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, who...
Posted on 31/10/2016
Pig Farmers Commended for Improvements in Industry
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is commending the country’s pig farmers for the strides being made in the industry, which have seen the country gaining self-sufficiency in the production of pork, while reducing imports of...
Posted on 31/10/2016
Gov’t Aims to Boost Milk Production
The Government is aiming to significantly boost local milk production from the current level of 13 million litres annually to 20 million litres by 2020, says Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. In a speech delivered...
Posted on 31/10/2016
Agriculture Records High Growth
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Agriculture, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says agricultural production recorded tremendous growth over the last two quarters. “In the quarter up to June, we had an increase over last year of 13.5...
Posted on 31/10/2016
Work to Start Next Year on Annotto Bay Agro-Economic Zone
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says work is to get under way early 2017 on the construction of an agro-economic zone in Annotto Bay, St. Mary. He said the facility,...
