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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (5th right), shakes hands with the GraceKennedy (GK) Group's Head of General Insurance, Tammara Glaves-Hucey (4th left), during the recent symbolic handover of a $2.88 million insurance payout under the GK Weather Protection Programme, to 98 farmers affected by Hurricane Melissa, at the Agriculture Ministry in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment are Assistant General Manager for Client and Partner Services at GK General Insurance, Andrea Muir Gibbs (3rd left); Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Chief Executive Officer, Garnet Edmondson (5th left); Client and Partner Services Manager at GK General Insurance, Orette Duncan (4th right), and several farmer beneficiaries.

Farmers Urged to Sign Up for GK Insurance In Preparation for Dry Period

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is appealing to farmers to sign up for the Government’s GK Insurance Programme, particularly as they prepare for the upcoming dry period. “It might make sense to get some protection against...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, admires a champion bull during the staging of the 2024 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show.

Rapid Cattle Tagging Blitz in St. Elizabeth

Technical Support Officer at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Nahema Daniels Heath (second left), cuts the ribbon to open a smart greenhouse at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine on Friday (Dec. 5). Joining her (from left) are: Regional Director for the Ministry's Region six, Sophia Forbes Hall; Head Boy at the school, Kacheive Jones; Head Girl, Carrissa Johnson; and Principal, Rev. Dr. Austin Wright.

Smart Greenhouse Lab Opens at José Martí Technical High

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), shares a moment with southern St. Elizabeth farmers, who received land titles under Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project, at a handover ceremony at the Newell High School in the parish on July 22.

Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project Remains on Track- Minister Green

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

Gov’t to Remove GCT on Seeds for Three Months

2 months ago Agriculture

Flagaman Cold Storage Facilities to Boost Agricultural Productivity

More than 1000 fresh fruit and vegetable farmers in Flagaman and surrounding areas in St. Elizabeth, now have access to modern cold storage facilities, which will cut their losses from spoilage, boost their productivity and profitability, and stabilise market supply. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, on Friday (Dec. 5), officially opened two 20-foot, solar-powered cold storage...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, speaking at the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) recent Conversation in Science 2025 event held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryScienceTechnology

Jamaica “Building Forward” in the Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa – Dr. Wheatley

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is focused on “building forward” in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The strategy is not just aimed at restoring damaged infrastructure but strengthening the country’s climate resilience. “We must build forward colleagues. We cannot just think...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated centre) and Custos of St. Mary, Hon. Errol Johnson (seated, third left), are surrounded by newly minted Justices of the Peace (JPs) of St. Mary, during the commissioning ceremony held at the Cabarita Inn & Grill in Port Maria on December 3.

2 months ago CommunityHurricane Relief & RecoveryJustice

St. Mary JPs to Adopt Westmoreland Community

Justices of the Peace (JPs) in St. Mary will be adopting a community in Westmoreland to provide long-term support to the residents. Westmoreland is among the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, which impacted the island on October 28. The announcement was made by Custos of St. Mary, Hon. Errol Johnson, during a commissioning ceremony for 27 new JPs for...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, makes a point as he provides an update on the recovery of small business impacted by Hurricane Melissa at Wednesday’s (Dec.3) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

2 months ago CommerceIndustry

44 Shops In Border, St. Elizabeth Back In Business

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has rebuilt a cluster of 44 shops in Border, St. Elizabeth. The move is part of the recovery of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in communities across parishes that were hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at Wednesday’s (Dec. 3) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon....

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan addressing the sitting of the Senate on Friday (Dec. 5.)

2 months ago Education

Gov’t Committed to Fiscal Discipline During Hurricane Melissa Rebuilding- Senator Morgan

Parliamentary Secretary in the Education, Skills, Youth and Information Ministry, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the Government will exercise fiscal discipline and responsible governance in managing the nation’s affairs, ensuring a stronger, more resilient recovery from Hurricane Melissa. He was contributing to the debate on the Financial Administration and Audit (Suspension of Fiscal Target Requirements) Order, 2025 and Resolution in the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second left), applauds as she views the plaque dedicating the newly renovated Accident and Emergency Waiting Area at the Lionel Town Hospital in Clarendon, at the official opening of the facility on Thursday (Dec. 4). The project was undertaken at a cost of $6.5 million by Jamalco and Cousins Construction Services. Sharing the moment (from left) are Managing Director at Jamalco, Marvin Jackson; Director for Facilities, Operations and Maintenance at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Herchel Ismail; Acting Chief Executive Officer at the hospital, Kimberley Trout; and Head of the Emergency Department, Dr. Gillian Bent Grandison.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: A&E Waiting Area At Lionel Town Hospital Renovated Area

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second left), applauds as she views the plaque dedicating the newly renovated Accident and Emergency Waiting Area at the Lionel Town Hospital in Clarendon, at the official opening of the facility on Thursday (Dec. 4). The project was undertaken at a cost of $6.5 million by Jamalco...

Late Consul-General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson

2 months ago Uncategorized

Senate Members Pay Tribute to Late Consul-General to New York

Members of the Senate paid tribute to the late Consul-General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, during the sitting of the Upper House on December 5. Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson died on November 8, 2025. She was laid to rest on December 5 at the Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey. Leading the tributes, President of...