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Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC), Rohan Stewart, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency's Television Department in Kingston on Wednesday (July 1).

NIC Upgrading Canals, Pipelines to Mitigate Dry Conditions

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) plans to undertake approximately 700 metres of canal rehabilitation and 1,400 metres of pipeline replacement as part of measures to address dry conditions and ensure that farmers have adequate access to irrigation. The pipeline replacement...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), in discussion with Hon. Edith Chin, Custos of Clarendon, and Derron Grant, Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Agricultural Society, at the 128th Annual General Meeting, held at the Denbigh Showground on Wednesday, July 8.

Agriculture Minister Proposes Redesign of Denbigh

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

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

6 days ago Agriculture

Newly Renovated Castleton Botanical Gardens Reopened

The reopening of the newly renovated historic Castleton Botanical Gardens in St. Mary marks the first step in the Government’s broader plan to establish a botanical garden in every parish, according to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. He made the announcement while delivering the keynote address during the handover and reopening ceremony for the property on Wednesday (July 1). The $170‑million...

Senior Project Officer at the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Wesley Harley, gives remarks during the JBI

1 week ago AgricultureMining

Poultry Farmers in Discovery Bay Receive Assistance

Forty poultry farmers from Discovery Bay, St. Ann, have been equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to resume production, following the impact of Hurricane Melissa last October. This has been made possible through a training session hosted under the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP). The training, held at the Port Rhoades Club in the parish...

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...