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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his presentation in the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his presentation in the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

Ministry Allocates $250 Million to Provide More Help for Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated $250 million to the second phase of the Hurricane Melissa recovery programme, specifically targeting farmers who were missed during the initial rollout. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during...
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).

KSAMC Partners with UTECH to Stage Caribbean Urban Forum 2026
The repaired roof of Anchovy Primary School in St. James, completed by the National Education Trust (NET) following Hurricane Melissa.
The repaired roof of Anchovy Primary School in St. James, completed by the National Education Trust (NET) following Hurricane Melissa.

NET Continues Islandwide Post-Hurricane School Rehabilitation Programme
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (third right), and Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Terry-Anne Thomas Gayle (second right), share a photo opportunity with stakeholders, following the signing of Memoranda of Understanding to rebuild smart labs at Anchovy Primary School in St. James and Unity Primary School in Westmoreland, under the Smart Lab Programme. The signing took place at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Thursday (May 14). From left are Vice Principal of Anchovy Primary, Michael Thompson; Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Principal of Unity Primary School, Dawnett Hall-Beharie; Principal of Anchovy Primary School, Cheryl Grant-Mitchell; Regional Director, Ministry
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (third right), and Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Terry-Anne Thomas Gayle (second right), share a photo opportunity with stakeholders, following the signing of Memoranda of Understanding to rebuild smart labs at Anchovy Primary School in St. James and Unity Primary School in Westmoreland, under the Smart Lab Programme. The signing took place at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Thursday (May 14). From left are Vice Principal of Anchovy Primary, Michael Thompson; Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Principal of Unity Primary School, Dawnett Hall-Beharie; Principal of Anchovy Primary School, Cheryl Grant-Mitchell; Regional Director, Ministry's Region 4, Dr. Michelle Pinnock; and Board Chair of Unity Primary School, Jodi-Kay Lofters.

Smart Labs to Be Rebuilt At Anchovy and Unity Primary Schools
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a JIS Think Tank on the SPARK Programme.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a JIS Think Tank on the SPARK Programme.

SPARK Programme Grounded In Transparency, Fairness and Sound Project Management – Minister Morgan

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).
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Gov’t Begins Reform of Bauxite Community Councils

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced that the process to reform and strengthen bauxite community councils has commenced. He noted that the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) has intensified its efforts to strengthen bauxite communities, with a strong focus on agriculture, entrepreneurship, education, health, and infrastructure. The Minister explained that community councils have traditionally served as...
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Former Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards (left); Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Esmond Reid; and Director of Operations and Maintenance at the Western Regional Health Authority, Michelle-Ann Whyte-Chapman, display cheque during a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston on Thursday (May 14). The donation has been made to the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital from the Jamaican Embassy in Japan.
Health & Wellness

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital Gets Donation for Post-Hurricane Repair

Infrastructure work at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, in Westmoreland, to repair damage sustained during the passage of Hurricane Melissa, has received a boost, courtesy of a donation from the Embassy of Jamaica in Tokyo, Japan. The cheque, valued at US$2,831.37 or approximately J$450,000, was handed over by Former Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards, during a...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).
MiningSectoral Debate 2026/27

Mining Sector Remains Cornerstone of Jamaica’s Economy

The mining sector remains a cornerstone of the Jamaican economy, driving 85 per cent of traditional exports and contributing significantly to national development, while accounting for approximately two per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, noted that during this period of post-hurricane recovery and reconstruction, it is critical for the mining...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
Local Government

Mayor Welcomes New Commercial Complex In Downtown Kingston

The recently opened commercial complex at 105 Water Lane is the latest addition to the downtown Kingston landscape, and is expected to assist in revitalising the old business district. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, has welcomed the new development. “This investment represents the growing confidence and renewed interest in downtown Kingston as a place for business, culture and commercial...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. delivers his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).
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Minister Green Outlines Drought Mitigation Strategies for Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has outlined a raft of drought mitigation strategies designed to bolster the agriculture sector. These measures are in response to a report from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, which forecasts that the country will face drier conditions and elevated heat levels this year, with the possibility of a severe drought. During...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).
FisheriesSectoral Debate 2026/27

MOU to Boost Fisheries Enforcement Through Ticketing System

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the Ministry of National Security and Peace by July, to integrate the NFA into the Traffic Information Management System. This will enable enforcement officers to issue tickets for specific fisheries offences. Portfolio Minister, Hon....
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