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CSME the best response to changes in Europe – Outgoing Chair

Tusankine English Jul 6, 2017 0

The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) is the Community's best response to the inevitable changes in its traditional markets in Europe, the prevalence of economic liberalisation and the emergence of economic blocs,…
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Food-import bill trending down

Michelle Nurse Nov 28, 2016 0

Jamaica’s food import bill continues its downward trend, with data indicating that there was a 0.7 per cent reduction or US$2.4 million for the period January to May 2016. This was noted by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture…
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#CWA2014 – Region looks to increase production of cassava, meat

Michelle Nurse Oct 14, 2014 0

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is looking to cassava as a substitute for wheat as it continues to make concerted efforts to reduce the astronomical food import bill. Wheat accounts for a large portion of the more than $5B regional…
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