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Director of Commercial Operations at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Wayne Barrett, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Director of Commercial Operations at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Wayne Barrett, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

NIC Strengthens Customer Engagement to Support Farmers and Other Stakeholders

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC), through its Commercial Department, has strengthened its customer engagement efforts, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28 last year. This is to ensure that farmers and stakeholders receive the necessary support to restore...
Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC), Rohan Stewart, speaks about the Commission’s drainage operations in Central and South St. Elizabeth and the minimal damage sustained to NIC facilities during Hurricane Melissa, during a recent JIS Think Tank.
Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC), Rohan Stewart, speaks about the Commission’s drainage operations in Central and South St. Elizabeth and the minimal damage sustained to NIC facilities during Hurricane Melissa, during a recent JIS Think Tank.

Ongoing Drainage Works by NIC Limit Flooding in Sections of St. Elizabeth
Director of Commercial Operations at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Wayne Barrett, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Director of Commercial Operations at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Wayne Barrett, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

NIC Encourages Farmers to Prepare for Rollout of Water Supply Under Essex Valley Project
Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC), Rohan Stewart, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, during which he outlined plans for the procurement of additional generators valued at over $107 million, funded through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, to strengthen the resilience of the island’s irrigation systems.
Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC), Rohan Stewart, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, during which he outlined plans for the procurement of additional generators valued at over $107 million, funded through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, to strengthen the resilience of the island’s irrigation systems.

NIC to Purchase Additional Generators
Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb.
Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb.

Farmers Urged to Take Steps to Protect Livestock During Recovery Phase

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A Queen Conch found in Jamaican waters.
Agriculture

NFA READY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS TO FISH FOR 2026 CONCH SEASON

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is ready to accept applications for licences to fish for conch and the allocation of individual catch quotas for the 2026 conch fishing season. This year’s conch season begins on March 1. A recent statement from the Authority indicates that the deadline for receiving all applications for Industrial (exporters) fishers is 4:00 p.m. on Friday,...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses farm workers ahead of their departure for Canada, under the Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) on Wednesday (January 6). The send-off event was held at the Ministry
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Jamaican Farm Workers Depart for Canada

A total of 183 agricultural workers will depart the island this week to participate in the 2026 Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP). The first batch of 98 workers left today (December 6), with another… scheduled to depart on Wednesday (January 7). They will be travelling to provinces including Ontario, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, where they will...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (left), greets farmworker, Arnold Campbell (centre), at a send- off for seasonal agricultural workers to Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston, on January 6. Others from (second left) are farmworker André Ellis; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.
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Improved Employment Contract for Seasonal Workers to Canada

Jamaicans participating in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are set to benefit from improved employment contract conditions. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, made the disclosure during a send-off for seasonal agricultural workers to Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston, on January 6. Mr....
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Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb.
Agriculture

Jamaicans Urged to Protect Bee Population in Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Jamaicans are being encouraged to protect the island’s bee population, which was displaced and severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. Not only are they essential for the production of honey but bees are also an important part of food security, responsible for one-third of the world’s food production. Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority...
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Public Relations Specialist with the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, held at the Agency’s Television Office, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.
Agriculture

NIC Urges Farmers to Stay Connected

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is urging farmers who utilise its services to stay connected with the entity’s social media platforms for critical updates. Public Relations Specialist at the Commission, Christeen Forbes, said that these platforms are a two-way street, as farmers also can reach out to the NIC to report problems and express concerns. “We're on all major social...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), interacts with Chief Executive Officer of NCB Foundation Jamaica Limited, Bruce Bowen (centre), and fisherman, Gervon Parchment, as they inspect fishing wires during the distribution of agricultural and fishing supplies at the Breds Foundation Complex in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on Tuesday (December 23), as part of post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.
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200 Farmers and Fisherfolk in Treasure Beach Receive $7m in Hurricane Recovery Supplies

Approximately 200 farmers and fisherfolk in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, received over $7 million in supplies and equipment on Tuesday (December 23) at the Breds Foundation Complex, as part of Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. The National Commercial Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, distributed critical resources to help restore livelihoods in one of the...
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