Government is modernising the agricultural sector with significant focus on technology adoption, infrastructure development, and training to boost productivity and build resilience. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, noted that Jamaica has secured approximately US$50 million in grant funding from the Green Climate Fund, which will be invested in several initiatives over the next five to six...

Jamaica has become the first country in the Caribbean to establish a partnership with the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute. This follows the signing of a landmark agreement with the Real Estate Training Institute (RETI), aimed at strengthening professional standards and expanding access to internationally recognised training in the real estate sector. The five-year partnership was formalised at an...

Small poultry operators in Parottee in St. Elizabeth, who suffered significant losses during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October, have received crucial assistance to enable them to resume their livelihood. The support package, valued at approximately $2 million, includes building materials, chickens and feed. The supplies were provided under the Comeback Coops initiative, which is a $10 million programme...

India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, has commended the Government for acknowledging the significant contribution of Indians to the island through the annual observance of Arrival Day. He noted that the Indian community has become an integral part of Jamaica's social, cultural and economic fabric. “From cuisine to commerce, from music to traditions, the imprint of Indian heritage...

A new Seed and Nursery Certification Unit has been established at the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine, which will provide farmers across Jamaica with improved access to high-quality, disease-free planting material. The unit is responsible for the mandatory certification and registration for all nursery plant producers and seed distributors, ensuring that planting materials meet strict regulatory standards for quality,...

The Government is developing a gender-based violence (GBV) mobile app, which will provide faster, more discreet access to support services for persons experiencing domestic abuse. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure while addressing the Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held on Thursday (April 23) at the AC Hotel in Kingston. She said...

Acting Director General of the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Wayne Hunter, says $132 million has been spent on the rehabilitation of the coffee sector. The support follows the impact of Hurricane Melissa on the sector and features the provision of seedlings and agricultural inputs. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Mr. Hunter said the spend was made...