Jamaica’s medical marijuana industry
BY AZAD ALI From Caribbean Life Jamaica is moving to establish a medical marijuana industry, according to Audley Shaw, minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. He said the government is moving to ensure that Jamaica is not left behind…
Jamaica: Electronic platform being developed to facilitate investments
By Denise Dennis From JIS Story Highlights The Government has started development of two complementary electronic platforms that will enable increased efficiency in the investment and exporting sectors. This was announced by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon….
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Jamaican Minister Shaw targeting reduced onion imports
By Chad Bryan From JIS Story Highlights Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says efforts must be made to reduce the percentage of onions being imported for domestic consumption. Data provided by the Caribbean Broilers, more popularly…
Child Protection Agency Commits to Paying Tertiary Fees of State Wards
By Barbara Ellington From JIS + Story Highlights Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey, has pledged the continued commitment of her organisation to pay the fees for wards in childcare facilities, like…
Pandemics pose major threats on Global Tourism Industry
By Derrick Scott From South Florida Caribbean News WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett said “we can no longer ignore or give insufficient attention to the imminent threat of pandemics and, if we fail to…
JAMAICA: More than 50% of electricity demand to be supplied by renewables
By Douglas McIntosh From JIS Story Highlights: The Government is projecting that within two years, more than half of Jamaica’s electricity demand, totalling nearly 700 megawatts will be generated from renewable sources. According to Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon….
Development of Marijuana Industry Urgent – Shaw
By Alecia Smith-Edwards From JIS Story Highlights He pointed out that exploiting the benefits of marijuana is “not about smoking a spliff” or “walking around with two ounces of the weed.” Mr. Shaw noted that in the United States alone,…
