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Officers of the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) conducting inspections of imported foods at the island’s seaports.

Contaminated Rice Seized By FSPID

The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) of the Industry, Investment and Commerce Ministry has detained approximately 50 metric tonnes of imported rice, valued over $4.6 million, which was found to be contaminated with rodent faeces. Acting Deputy...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, presents Lorna Beckford with her certificate of possession. Occasion was the handing over of documents to 155 families of Hertford/Morass Lane in Westmoreland, at the Hertford Church of God of Prophecy on Friday (February 19).

155 More Residents of Hertford/Morass Lane Get Land Titles

State Minister for Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (centre), looks on as Executive Chairman of Lasco Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin (right), hands the keys of a new Toyota pickup to Head of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kevin Francis. The vehicle will be used to boost the operations of the unit.

Praedial Larceny Unit Reaping Success

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses a function in Gillard, St. Elizabeth on Tuesday (Feb.16), for the commissioning of electricity service for 29 residents.

Gov’t to Expand Ganja Research and Development

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says Government is committed to the survival of the sugar industry.

Gov’t Committed To Survival of Sugar Industry

10 years ago Agriculture

NEPA to Hold Discussions on Ways to Improve the Conditions at Pedro Cays

Efforts are to be made by the Natural Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoA&F) to put in place firm measures to ensure that a viable and sustainable environment is maintained on the Pedro Cays. News on the effort was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer of NEPA, Peter Knight at a recent Heads of...

10 years ago Agriculture

80 Kilometres of Cane Roads to be Rehabilitated

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says some $800 million has been earmarked for the rehabilitation of 80 kilometres of cane roads in sugar producing parishes. This will be done under Phase 2 of the Cane Road Rehabilitation Project of the Sugar Transformation Programme. Some $500 million was spent under Phase 1 to repair roads. “This programme is...

Head of Section, Economic and Social Development and Trade, Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands and Cayman Islands, Achim Schaffert (left), in discussion with Senior Plant Quarantine Officer at the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Fitzroy White. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the Pest Risk Analysis Training, at the Alhambra Inn, today (February 15).

10 years ago Agriculture

Pest Risk Analysis Training Feb. 15-19

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch, is hosting a Pest Risk Analysis Training at the Alhambra Inn, in Kingston, from February 15 to 19. The objective is to sensitize stakeholders on the principles and procedures involved in pest risk analysis, and to provide a forum for discussion on a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) handbook...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing farmers
in Kensington, St James, where nearly 230 received fertilizer and plant
suckers on Thursday, February 11, under the Ministry

10 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Provides Fertilizer, Planting Material for Banana Farmers in St. James

Nearly 230 banana and plantain farmers in St James, whose crops were affected by drought and diseases, have received fertilizer and plant suckers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, to assist in resuscitating their farms and boosting production. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the presentations to the farmers, who are members of the All Island Banana Growers Association...

10 years ago Agriculture

Food Import Bill Drops 11.5 Per Cent In 2015

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is reporting that the country’s food import bill declined by 11.5 per cent last year, representing savings of J$10.5 billion (US$88.7 million) over the corresponding period in 2014. He was speaking at the 2016 Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Wednesday, February 10. Minister Kellier credited the decline to...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, and students, Amir Nelson (left) and Alison Johnson (centre) plant an orange tree at the Orange Hill Primary School, on February 5. Mr. Kellier launched a tree planting project at the school.

10 years ago Agriculture

Tree Planting Project Launched At Orange Hill Primary School

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, on February 5, launched a tree planting project at the Orange Hill Primary School, in Stonehenge, South St. James. After launching the project, students and citizens planted a number of fruit and lumber trees. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings (SCJH) Limited through its National ‘Navel...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), signs contract for the rehabilitation of the John Common Road, near Stonehenge, in Southern St. James, on February 5. The work is being funded by the Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings (SCJH) Limited, at a cost of $6.5 million. Others (from left) are: Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris; Councillor Gladston Bent; Project Manager, Andrew Jeffery; Project Engineer, Dwight Mullings and Chief Executive Officer of SCJH Limited, John Gayle.

10 years ago Agriculture

John Common Road To Be Repaired

A section of the John Common Road, near Stonehenge, in St. James, will be repaired at a cost of $6.5 million. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, signed the contract on February 5, at the Orange Hill Primary School, in St. James. In his address, Mr. Kellier informed that the work will get underway next week and completed...