Archive for October 2016

FAO Director-General awarded for outstanding contributions to rural development, food security and agriculture

FAO Director-General awarded for outstanding contributions to rural development, food security and agriculture The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, José Graziano da Silva, was today awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Pakistan’s University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS). The degree was conferred by the UVAS…

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Bank On Agriculture, Tourism To Spur Growth

With the Jamaican economy perennially experiencing anaemic growth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica, Richard Byles is unwavering in his suggestion that agriculture and tourism are among the top two sectors that can provide real opportunities for economic expansion. He produced data which show that currently, trading contributes the most to the Jamaican…

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A Sandals Resorts Manager Wins An Emmy

Sandals Resorts International’s group manager, food and beverage standards, Paul Bauer now has an Emmy. It’s for his role as producer on culinary television series, A Taste of History. Bauer produced the Grenada: The Island of Spice episode, aired during season seven of the show, which broadcasts throughout the United States on PBS and RLTV. The…

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