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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the handover and reopening ceremony for the Castleton Botanical Gardens in St. Mary on July 1.

Holland Bamboo in St. Elizabeth to Be Pedestrianised for Eco-Tourism

Plans are under way to pedestrianise Holland Bamboo in St. Elizabeth and transform the scenic location into an ecotourism destination as part of the Government’s broader initiative to preserve and enhance Jamaica’s natural attractions. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,...

Director of Policy Programme for Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Sydonnie Thompson Gyles.

Animal Owners Can Reduce Risk of Contracting Zoonotic Diseases with Good Hygiene Practices

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) greets the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Representative in Jamaica, Kent Coipel (right), at the IICA Accountability Seminar & Hurricane Supplies Handover Ceremony held at Alhambra Inn in Kingston on Wednesday (July 1). The seminar highlighted the work IICA has carried out in Jamaica, including several breakthroughs achieved through joint local initiatives.

Agriculture Ministry Partners with IICA to Launch State-Of-The-Art Innovation Hub

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize and The Bahamas, Ambassador Dr. Erja Askola (third right), tour the renovation works at the Castleton Botanical Gardens in St. Mary, including boulder packing along the northeastern embankment adjacent to the Wag Water River. Accompanying them are (from left) Chief Technical Director for Special Projects in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Courtney Cole; Superintendent of the Public Gardens and Zoo Branch, Michael Williams; and Director of Estate Management and Business Development at the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, Brendalyn Henry. The $170‑million project was carried out under the multi‑year 'A Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean' initiative, funded by the European Union and the Government of Jamaica, aimed at strengthening ecosystem and community resilience to climate change.

Newly Renovated Castleton Botanical Gardens Reopened

Senior Project Officer at the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Wesley Harley, gives remarks during the JBI's special poultry training, held at the Port Rhoades Club in St. Ann on June 30.

Poultry Farmers in Discovery Bay Receive Assistance

National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Rohan Stewart, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

1 week ago AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

NIC Systems Prepared for Hurricane Season

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) has implemented measures to ensure its systems across the island are fully prepared for any potential weather events during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Rohan Stewart, told a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (July 1) that the Commission’s strategy includes regular assessments and proactive system upgrades....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers main address at the launch of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18).

2 weeks ago Agriculture

Agricultural Sector Rebounds

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says despite the devastation of Category Five Hurricane Melissa last October, the agricultural sector recorded 190,000 tonnes of domestic produce in the first quarter of 2026. Delivering the keynote address at the launch of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at Hi-Pro in White Marl,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the launch of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18).

2 weeks ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Rolls Out $149-Million Drought Mitigation Programme for Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has implemented a $149-million drought mitigation programme to shield farmers from the effects of prolonged drought conditions. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement at the launch of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18). The Minister...

Land Management Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Mary Parish Office, Andre Pryce, makes a presentation during a meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee on Tuesday (June 23).

2 weeks ago Agriculture

Farmers in Annotto Bay to Benefit from RADA’s Sustainable Land Management Training

Farmers in and around Annotto Bay, St. Mary, will soon benefit from hands-on training in sustainable farming and land-management practices, through a Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) initiative now being rolled out during the hurricane season. The project forms part of RADA’s Agriculture Disaster Risk Management (ADRM) programme and includes a demonstration plot showcasing practical measures to help farmers protect...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Barltlett, makes his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 23).

2 weeks ago AgricultureTourism

ALEX Programme Drives 2.5M Kg Produce Sales for Over 2,000 Farmers

Through the Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) programme, more than 2,000 farmers have been connected to tourism demand, resulting in the sale of 2.57 million kilogrammes of produce. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 23). Launched in 2017, ALEX is a collaborative initiative of the Tourism...

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

3 weeks ago AgricultureJamaican Diaspora

Hotel Construction Boom Provides Opportunities for Farmers – Minister Green

The hotel construction boom across St. Ann and St. James presents opportunities for local farmers to boost domestic production to supply the expected demand for food, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. “We are witnessing a historical surge in our hospitality infrastructure,” he said. “In Montego Bay, mega-resorts like Moon Palace and Hard Rock and the...

Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Winnie Berry (second left), along with (from left) Principal of the Ewarton High School, Jacquiline Huntley, Regional Director at the Ministry, Sophia Forbes-Hall, and Maxine Hills, view the school’s booth at the National School Garden Grand Exhibition 2026 at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18).

3 weeks ago AgricultureEducation

Exhibition Highlights Achievements Of Schools Participating In National School Garden Project

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information hosted the National School Garden Grand Exhibition 2026 at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18), bringing together students, teachers and education stakeholders. It also celebrated the achievements of schools participating in the National School Garden Project. Held under the theme ‘From the Farm to the...