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JAMAICA: Farmers Urged to Maximize The Use of Technology

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6 years ago

May 22, 2018

#Jamaica, May 22, 2018 – Kingston – Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is urging farmers to embrace the use technology to produce high quality crops and to protect the environment.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony held recently at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, for the over 150 farmers, who participated in a 13-week training programme, Mr. Shaw said this was crucial for long term sustainability. He argued that a scientific approach to farming will “increase output and productivity, while at the same time preserving the land for the future”.

The Minister noted that opportunities are available for farmers to grow onion, cassava, industrial hemp, coconut, banana, and sorghum. Mr. Shaw stated that the Government is working to create new markets for farmers, adding that they can maximise the export opportunities provide through CARICOM.

“As a Government, we are going to work on your markets, we are going to work on your linkages, because we want our farmers to have a better life,” Minister Shaw told his audience.

Over 150 farmers from communities in the parishes of St. Thomas and St. Andrew celebrated the completion of the 13-week training programme in which they were taught how to implement climate-smart land husbandry practices to improve production.

“The best way you can symbolize the importance of this training is to go forward and commit yourselves to productivity,” Minister Shaw said.

Release: JIS

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Guyana’s financial support for Palestine

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9 hours ago

April 27, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Palestine#Guyana, April 24, 2024 – A cheque of over GY$110 million which is USD$500 thousand, was presented to President Irfaan Ali, at a handover ceremony on April 23, in support of Palestine for Humanitarian efforts, according to reports.

The money, raised by Muslims and non Muslims, comes after an appeal by the National Ramadan Village during the month of Ramadan.

It will be sent to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to help the victims of the ongoing war.

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Jamaica New Rui destination

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10 hours ago

April 27, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Riu#Jamaica, April 25, 2024 – Jamaica’s tourism product is being enhanced with a new all inclusive Riu Resort called the Riu Palace Aquarelle, scheduled to open on May 4 at White Bay Beach in Falmouth. As reported by Caribbean Journal, the destination will house 750 rooms and will promote the country’s green transition, having 800 solar photovoltaic panels, saving up to 10 percent of the hotel’s energy use.

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Haiti Trips

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10 hours ago

April 27, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Haiti#RoyalCaribbean, April 26, 2024- Royal Caribbean has decided to cancel all of its trips to Labadee, a popular destination in Haiti due to the worsening crisis, putting further strain on the country’s tourism sector. Cancellations were initially set to last until mid March but now they have been extended through the summer into September, according to a post by Royal Caribbean. A spokesperson for the organization is reported saying the Global Security and Intel team is monitoring the situation in Haiti, further expressing that the cancellations come as the safety and security of its guests are top priority.