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Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Project Manager, Daintyann Barrett Smith, delivers remarks during the welcome reception of the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF), which was held on Wednesday (September 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

JSIF Reaffirms Strategic Commitment to Agricultural Development

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has underscored its commitment to supporting the agriculture sector. This was reiterated by Project Manager, Daintyann Barrett Smith, during the opening reception for the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF), held on Wednesday (September...

Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on September 18.

Mayor Says Montego Bay’s Youth Well Positioned to Lead the Charge in Agri-Tech

Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Vivion Scully, delivers remarks during the welcome reception for the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF), which was held on Wednesday (September 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Inaugural Agri-Business Forum Targeting Growth and Global Investment Opportunities

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, signs the Instrument of Appointment during Wednesday’s (September 17) Swearing-in of Cabinet Members at King’s House.

Minister Green Reaffirms Commitment to Sectoral Development Following Reappointment

Business and Entrepreneurship Development Manager, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Amanda McKenzie.

RYEEP Agribusiness Pitch Competition Returns Following Breakthrough First Year

Deputy Managing Director at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Geoffrey Marshall, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank at the Agency’s Television Department, at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston. He is encouraging farmers to be proactive in planning for their water needs.

6 months ago AgricultureWater

WRA Encourages Farmers to Be Proactive in Planning for Water Demand

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) is urging farmers to take a more proactive approach to planning for their water demand by assessing their agricultural needs. With instances of drought and intermittent rainfall during some seasons being a reality, farmers are being encouraged to store water to supply their crops. Deputy Managing Director at the WRA, Geoffrey Marshall, said being aware...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages with participants in the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, during the closing ceremony of the 2024/2025 cohort of the programme, on Friday (June 13), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

6 months ago AgricultureFisheriesMiningSkills

Hundreds Apply for 2025/26 RYEEP Builder

Business and Entrepreneurship Development Manager for the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Amanda McKenzie, has indicated that close to 300 applications have been received, so far, for the 2025/2026 Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder. She said that this figure is expected to be exceeded, as the deadline for applications is set for Friday (September 12) at midday. During an interview...

6 months ago AgricultureEducationFinance & Public ServiceInvestment

$6m Allocated for New Scholarship Cohort Under Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund

A total of $6 million will be disbursed under the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund scholarship and bursary programme to support education-related expenses for a new cohort of agricultural students, soon to be announced for the 2025/26 academic year. This was disclosed by Business and Entrepreneurship Development Manager, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Amanda McKenzie. “For this year, we had 217 applications....

The Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Lance Corporal Dennis Wilson (right) presents a shovel to St. Thomas farmer, Sylvester Drysdale, during an agricultural disaster risk management interagency training session at Hayfield Primary School in St. Thomas on September 9.

6 months ago AgricultureDisaster Relief

Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, Benefit From Disaster Risk Management Training

Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, are now better equipped to manage the impacts of disasters, particularly hurricanes, following an interagency training session held on September 9. The Agriculture Disaster Risk Management training, held at Hayfield Primary and Infant School, formed part of an ongoing series across the six extension areas in the parish. The initiative is being spearheaded by the...

Chief Executive Officer, Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron.

7 months ago AgricultureIndustry

CIB Marks World Coconut Day with Customer Giveaways September 2

In recognition of World Coconut Day on Tuesday, September 2, the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) will distribute 100 seedlings and fertiliser to the first 100 patrons making purchases at the Coconut Shop, located at 18 Waterloo Road in Kingston. The observance highlights the economic and livelihood contributions of coconuts across global communities. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaun Cameron, says the...

Project Manager for the Cocoa Frosty Pod Disease Management Programme, Micoy Campbell.

7 months ago Agriculture

RADA And JACRA Driving National Efforts To Sustain Premium Cocoa Production

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, are actively working to preserve the country’s global standing as a premier producer of high-quality cocoa. This is in response to the ongoing threat posed by frosty pod disease, which was first discovered on the island in...

Key stakeholders attending Thursday’s (August 28) launch of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Financial Literacy and Inclusion Training Programme. The event was held at the Medallion hall Hotel in Kingston. Among the attendees are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson (right, front row); Acting General Manager for Project Management at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Sophia Bryan-Terry (front row, fourth left); Senior Director of the Technology, Training and Technical Information Division at RADA, Winston Shaw (left, back row); and Business Banking Executive at the First Global Bank, Kemesha Gordon-Thomas (right, front row).

7 months ago Agriculture

Farmers to Gain Business Skills under Second Phase of RADA Financial Literacy Programme

Farmers and agricultural stakeholders across Jamaica will receive financial literacy and business management training in the second phase of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Financial Literacy and Inclusion Training Programme. The initiative, being implemented in partnership with the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), aims to enhance the financial capacity of agricultural sector stakeholders by equipping farmers with the knowledge...