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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses Wednesday’s (September 25) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses Wednesday’s (September 25) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Bananas and Plaintains Should Return by February 2025

Bananas and plantains are expected to return to the market in good supply by February 2025. Addressing Wednesday’s (September 25) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said both crops contribute more...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses Wednesday’s (September 25) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses Wednesday’s (September 25) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Adequate Food Supply for Christmas – Minister Green
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, seated), engages with students at the Winston Jones High School in Manchester on September 24, during the ceremonial reopening of schools in the parish. At left is Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, seated), engages with students at the Winston Jones High School in Manchester on September 24, during the ceremonial reopening of schools in the parish. At left is Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green.

Education Minister Emphasises Significance of Civics in Schools
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), looks on laden produce stalls during a tour of the St. Ann’s Bay Market in St. Ann on Tuesday (September 24). In the background is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), looks on laden produce stalls during a tour of the St. Ann’s Bay Market in St. Ann on Tuesday (September 24). In the background is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson.

Local Gov’t Ministry to Provide $15 Million for Repairs to St. Ann’s Bay Market
Education Officer for Agriculture, Ministry of Education and Youth, Okemo Duckie (left), with (from second left) Phenomenal Woman Representative, Michelle Sadler; Teacher, Knockalva Polytechnic College, Kereen Stewart; students from Knockalva Polytechnic College, Sandra Cummings, Kemonie Williams and Sanjea Ward; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, during the recent launch of the JAS’s Phenomenal Clubs in four educational institutions and provision of bursaries and grants to needy students during a ceremony at the JAS’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Education Officer for Agriculture, Ministry of Education and Youth, Okemo Duckie (left), with (from second left) Phenomenal Woman Representative, Michelle Sadler; Teacher, Knockalva Polytechnic College, Kereen Stewart; students from Knockalva Polytechnic College, Sandra Cummings, Kemonie Williams and Sanjea Ward; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, during the recent launch of the JAS’s Phenomenal Clubs in four educational institutions and provision of bursaries and grants to needy students during a ceremony at the JAS’s offices in downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: JAS Phenomenal Clubs Launch

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
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Gov’t Continuing Implementation of Measures to Boost JUTC’s Operational Efficiency

The Government will continue to implement critical measures to curb fraud and theft at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company and improve the entity’s operations. This assurance was given by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during Tuesday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives. “In relation to the issue of fuel theft, which has been...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
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JUTC to Resume Transportation of CMU Students to Campus

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will resume the transportation of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students to disembark on campus. Making the announcement at yesterday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the decision follows discussions with the JUTC amid safety concerns. “I received a message from a...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during a handover ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (September 24), during which the Jamaica Agricultural Chemical Association (JACA) donated $9 million in agricultural inputs to assist with the recovery effort for farmers affected by Hurricane Beryl
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Agriculture Ministry Gets $9m Hurricane Beryl Relief Donation from JACA

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, on Tuesday (September 24), got a welcome donation of agricultural supplies valued $9 million to assist farmers impacted during Hurricane Beryl’s passage in July. The supplies, inclusive of seeds, fertilisers, protective equipment, drip kits and fungicides, were provided by the Jamaica Agricultural Chemical Association (JACA). Addressing the handover ceremony at the Ministry’s offices...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Tuesday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives.
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JUTC Provided with 170 New Buses Valued $5b Since 2023

The Government has purchased a total of 170 new buses at a cost of $5 billion since 2023, to boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) fleet and improve service delivery to commuters. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who provided the update, said the purchases were made “solely from the funds of the Jamaican...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the AAJ 50th Anniversary Gala Awards Banquet, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Sunday, September 22.
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AAJ Urged to Continue to Innovate and Adapt to Ensure Aviation Infrastructure Meets Global Standards

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has been urged to continue to innovate and adapt, to ensure that the country's aviation infrastructure meets the highest efficiency, safety, sustainability and global standards. The charge has been given by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Addressing the AAJ’s 50th Anniversary Gala Awards Banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
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