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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that he would like to see more Mexican investments in Jamaica.

“We have had several investments in the hotel industry. Now, we really have to look at other sectors and opportunities where we can increase investments, not only in the hotel industry, but other areas”, Minister Shaw said.

The Minister was speaking during a courtesy call with newly appointed Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Juan José González Mijares, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Thursday, May 31....

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), in discussion with Ambassador of Mexico, H. E. Juan Gonzalez Mijares (centre); and Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Mexico in Jamaica, Ernesto Malda, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Thursday, May 31, 2018. During the meeting a range of bilateral issues were discussed, covering areas such as manufacturing, agro processing, deep sea shrimp farming as well as opportunities for increased investments between both countries.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, has reiterated his proposal for a revision of the Agricultural Produce Act to include restitution for farmers who are victims of praedial larceny.
Speaking at the launch of a farmers’ watch in Wait-A-Bit, Trelawny, Minister Hutchinson lamented the low fines levied on praedial thieves by the court compared to the cost of the goods stolen and said that what is being proposed is that in addition to the sentence fine, the thief will also pay an amount equal to the value...

Farmer Oraine Brown (left) in discussion with the Hon J.C. Hutchinson (2nd right), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries; at the Farmers’ Watch Launch in Wait-A-Bit, Trelawny, on May 31. Listening in (from left) are William Brown, farmer, and Selena Kellier, Jamaica Agricultural Society Parish Manager.

Students view cassava seedlings on display at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority-organised St Bess Agri-Fest/SDC Business Fair held in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on May 31.

Hon J.C. Hutchinson (2nd left), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, discusses local production of red peas with (from left) Joseph Adler, Marketing Officer, Peter Thompson, Chief Executive Officer; and Nathan Samuels, Parish Agricultural Manager, all of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA). The occasion was a tour of exhibits at the St Bess Agri-Fest/SDC Business Fair held in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on May 31.

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Audley Shaw, is encouraging young people to avoid negative influences and to pursue a path of decency and honesty by establishing their own businesses.
Addressing members of the 2018 graduating class of the Knockalava Agricultural School on June 1, Minister Shaw lamented the fact that the standards within the country have fallen and urged the students to beware of bad company and focus on the positive things.
Referring to the range of products that were on display at the recently held Jamaica Business...