Agriculture Minister Floyd Green urges executive of JAS to fix internal issues, and focus on helping farmers

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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BOJ developing system to streamline and simplify the opening of bank accounts

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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Integrity Commission says it is nearing completion of processes being undertaken regarding PM Holness’ statutory declaration

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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REACH programme launched to respond to the needs of citizens impacted by Hurricane Beryl

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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Government allocates additional $7m to some constituencies for hurricane recovery efforts

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz urges citizens to be patient, noting total restoration of services island-wide could take weeks

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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Jamaicans urged to stay safe and follow advisories, as another weather system approaches

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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A 10-year-old girl is among 3 people believed to have drowned in St. Catherine on Thursday

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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Government pledges to assist home owners affected in St Elizabeth by Hurricane Beryl

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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PM Holness tours sections of the island following passage of Hurricane Beryl

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged the executive of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) to fix its internal issues quickly and focus on helping farmers.

His comments come in the wake of reports that JAS board member Lawrence Robertson will be filing a motion for contempt of court.

This, as the JAS held its annual general meeting yesterday despite an injunction against it.

Speaking at the JAS general meeting yesterday, Mr. Green noted that the organization has been preoccupied with election related matters.  

He said the JAS has become a dependent entity, and this must change if it is to carry out its core function of helping farmers. 

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