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The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says increased priority has been placed on ensuring patrons have improved access to the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show this year.

Set to take place for three days from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3 at the Denbigh Showgrounds in May Pen, Clarendon, the event is expected to attract more than 60,000 patrons.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JAS, Derron Grant, told JIS News that one of the aims is to change the look and feel of the event with regard to parking.

“There has always been a situation with parking...

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says this year’s Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show is set to showcase the recovery of the sector post Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island last year July.

Set for August 1 to 3, this year’s event is being held under the theme ‘A New Era: Overcoming challenges, building resilience, securing our future’.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JAS, Derron Grant, told JIS in an interview that numerous government and private stakeholders will take part in the displays, and that there will be a farmers’ market for patrons to...