I extend congratulations to the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) for the staging of the 64th Denbigh, Agricultural, Industrial & Food Show. The JAS has demonstrated great commitment to Jamaica’s farmers, industrial supply merchants and householders in its diligent and meticulous planning and hosting of this show over the past 64 years.

The Denbigh Show is now an established event on the national calendar of activities and is among the preferred experiences to be enjoyed around the time of the annual Emancipation and Independence celebrations. Each year Denbigh is keenly anticipated by a range of persons and organisations operating in the agricultural and industrial sectors as well as by the wider Jamaican public.

Despite the many challenges that they face, Jamaica’s farmers especially, have show great resilience, fortitude and positive outlook in producing, displaying and selling the very best of their products at Denbigh. The show is also an excellent opportunity for the purveyors of various important services critical for farming, food preparation, processing and many other types of small business, to engage their clients and meet prospective clients.

Agriculture continues to be vital for Jamaica’s long term growth and for the success and development of the Jamaican nation and people. The Denbigh Show provides another prime opportunity to remind all stakeholders and the general population of the how crucial the sector remains for our country.

I wish the JAS, farmers, other exhibitors, all participants and patrons, a successful show for 2016. Again, congratulations and best wishes!

The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP

Leader of the Opposition