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Importance of Training and Extension Support to Agricultural Recovery Strategy Emphasised

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says training and strengthened extension support will be central to the Government’s agricultural recovery strategy following Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during Tuesday’s (December 16) handover ceremony at Kristen Ambersly’s Broiler Farm in...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), converses with (from second left) Hi-Pro Vice President, Colonel (ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie, and Farm Store Manager, Sherrae Wong-Black; and Chairman of the Agriculture Ministry’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery Task Force, Michael Pryce. The group convened at Hi‑Pro Ace Supercentre in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (December 17) for the handover of $5.5 million in essential farming inputs, including livestock feed, chicks, and fertilisers, to support farmers recovering from Hurricane Melissa.

Agriculture Ministry Receives $5.5M Hurricane Melissa Relief Inputs from Hi-Pro

Acting Director General, Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Wayne Hunter (right), shakes hands with President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant (centre), during a ceremony held at JACRA’s headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (December 17) to donate over 2,000 bags of fertiliser valued at approximately $10 million to key stakeholders in the coffee sector. Looking on is President of the Jamaica Coffee Growers Association, Donald Salmon. The initiative is in keeping with JACRA’s commitment to supporting productivity and sustainability within Jamaica’s coffee industry following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

PHOTOS: JACRA Donates 2,000 Bags of Fertiliser Valued at $10 Million to Coffee Industry

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright.

Over 600 MSMEs Receive Support

Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, is urging motorists to prioritise regular servicing of motor vehicles.

JFB Recommends Regular Servicing of Motor Vehicles

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), presents chickens and feed to Holland-based farmer, Claudeen Johnson (left), during a handover ceremony for broiler chickens and feed, held in Holland Village, St. Elizabeth, on Tuesday (December 16). Also participating is Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson.

4 months ago Agriculture

Ministry Commences Distribution of 100,000 Broiler Chickens

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), has commenced the distribution of 100,000 broiler chickens and feed to farmers islandwide. This is part of a $100-million Broiler Recovery Programme, aimed at restoring poultry production following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. The programme was launched on Tuesday (December 16), during...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), and Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Ansord Hewitt, share a moment of interest during a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Building in New Kingston on December 16.

4 months ago Energy

Gov’t Establishes Negotiating Team to Advance New Electricity Licensing Framework

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says a negotiating team has been established to develop a new electricity licensing arrangement for Jamaica. He further indicated that a consultant from overseas has been contracted by the Government. “Negotiations have, in fact, already started. Preliminary discussions have started [and] meetings have taken place. Permanent Secretary [in the Energy Ministry],...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses residents at the Petersfield High School emergency shelter in Westmoreland during a Christmas treat hosted at the facility on December 13. Listening are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left).

4 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

942 Residents Remain in 90 Emergency Shelters Across Seven Parishes After Hurricane Melissa

A total of 90 emergency shelters remain activated across seven parishes to safeguard displaced residents, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. These are situated in Trelawny, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. James and St. Ann and currently house 942 individuals. This was disclosed by Director of Hazard Mitigation and Risk Management in the Ministry of Local...

These patrons are having a jolly good time during St. Mary

4 months ago Local Government

Festive Spirit Alive in St. Mary

Despite the setbacks of Hurricane Melissa in late October, the festive spirit is alive and well in the parish of St. Mary with a large showing at this year’s staging of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Port Maria. The event, which was held by the parish’s Municipal Corporation on Thursday (December 11), brought together residents, families and stakeholders...

Daughters of the late Don Wehby, Stephanie (second left) and Abigail, accepting a plaque from President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, inducting Mr. Wehby in the PSOJ 31st Hall of Fame. The black-tie gala event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on Monday (December 15). Sharing in the moment is Mr. Wehby

4 months ago Finance & Public Service

Don Wehby a Jamaican of Uncommon Distinction – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Dr. Andrew Holness, has hailed the late Don Wehby as a Jamaican of “uncommon distinction”. He noted that the former Government Senator and GraceKennedy Limited Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was committed to nation-building, the renewal of communities and the development of all sectors of the country. Dr. Holness said that Mr. Wehby was...

Custos of Clarendon and Juici Patties Director, Hon. Edith Chin (fourth left), and Director at Continental Baking Company, Craig Hendrickson (third right), hand over cheques totalling $2 million to Head of Operations for the Clarendon Police, Superintendent Anton-Gur Cardoza (fourth right), towards the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Shop With a Cop initiative. Members of the JCF, Juici Patties staff and other stakeholders share in the occasion. The presentation took place on Monday (December 15) at the Verandah, located at Juici Empowerment Park in Clarendon.

4 months ago National Security and Peace

‘Shop With a Cop’ Initiative Gets $2 Million Boost

The Clarendon Police has received a $2-million donation towards the staging of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) annual Shop with a Cop initiative, which brings holiday cheer to children from challenging circumstances or who have experienced trauma. The funds, contributed by Juici Patties staff and Continental Baking Company, were handed over during a ceremony on Monday (December 15) at the...

Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Michele Pinnock.

4 months ago EducationYouth

Parents Encouraged to Support Children’s Emotional Recovery as They Resume Classes

Parents are being urged to play an active role in supporting their children’s emotional recovery as schools resume classes across western parishes following the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking with JIS News, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Regional Director for Region Four, Dr. Michele Pinnock, said that many students are still processing the impact of the hurricane...