More than 100 new smart traps have been installed at Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) offices and ports of entry across the island. The traps, which are expected to enhance the surveillance and monitoring of pests, target the Tomato Leafminer and Medfly, which are not yet in Jamaica. Identifier/Entomologist in the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Unit in Kingston, Karen...

United Oil and Gas Plc has spent just over US$39.3 million, or J$6.3 billion, over 10 years in its search for oil and gas offshore Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, as he responded to questions posed by Opposition Spokesperson on Energy and Mining, Phillip Paulwell, in the House of Representatives...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is looking to partner with private-sector companies to integrate more technology in the sector to improve farming practices, particularly on small farms. Addressing the 20th Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Investments and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston recently, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, underscored the importance of infusing...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the opening of two rehabilitated farm roads (Grants Bailey and Thatch Walk to Norwood), will significantly boost agricultural production in St. Ann. Addressing farmers, residents and other stakeholders in Grants Bailey recently, Mr. Green said that the roads will not only assist farmers in these two deep-rural communities in gaining...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is announcing the launch of a Special Arrears Settlement Programme, designed to waive/remit Interest, Penalty and Surcharge (IPS) accrued once outstanding principal taxes are paid by March 31, 2025. This provides an opportunity for all persons and businesses, whether self-employed, company or organisations, to clear their debts, without the additional costs typically associated with late filing...

The Government is allocating $315 million for repairs to the most vulnerable households that were impacted by unusual weather patterns between July and December last year. Each constituency will receive $5 million. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28). “While the amounts to be...

The dollar value of electricity stolen from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) distribution system in 2023 was approximately $40.385 billion or US$258.9 million. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provided details in the House of Representatives on January 28 as he answered questions tabled by Member of Parliament for Kingston East and Port Royal/Shadow Minister for...