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President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.

Senators Hail Late Dorothy Pine Mclarty

The late Dorothy Pine McLarty has been hailed as a trailblazer who contributed significantly to the advancement of the country’s electoral system and the legal fraternity. Members of the Senate paid tribute to the late former Chair of the Electoral...

General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, says the Board will be facilitating insurance payouts to banana and plantain farmers affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Banana Board Urges Farmers to Register with Catastrophe Fund

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.

Private Tractor Owners Urged to Partner with Agriculture Ministry

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

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

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Smart Greenhouse Lab Opens at José Martí Technical High

A smart greenhouse, equipped with the latest in agricultural technology, opened on Friday (Dec. 5) at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine. Established under the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) expansion plan, the facility will operate as a satellite greenhouse for schools in and around Spanish Town, offering...

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.

6 months ago Agriculture

Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project Remains on Track- Minister Green

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project remains on track, despite the effects of Hurricane Melissa. The $26 billion project, which represents a major investment in national food security and economic growth, will draw from the Black River surface flow to expand irrigation access and boost agricultural production in the “breadbasket...

6 months ago Agriculture

Gov’t to Remove GCT on Seeds for Three Months

The Ministry of Finance and Public Service has agreed to remove the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on seeds for the next three months to support farmers. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, in making the announcement, said that the temporary waiver covers almost the entire vegetable seed line, allowing farmers to purchase seeds at significantly lower prices...

6 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.

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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.

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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.

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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....