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...

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, on Thursday (June 18), officially launched the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, describing it as a celebration of the unmatched resilience of Jamaica’s farmers and fishers. Speaking during the launch event, held at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, Minister Green underscored that Denbigh embodies the...

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) is encouraging nationals in the diaspora to invest in the commodities sector. Speaking to JIS News on the Marketplace floor at the just-concluded 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, St. James, Acting Director General of JACRA, Wayne Hunter, said that Jamaican spices, cocoa, coconut and coffee are ideal areas for investment....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced that Jamaica will embark on an ambitious fruit tree planting programme aimed at establishing 3,000 hectares of fruit trees by 2035. The initiative is designed to strengthen food security, support rural livelihoods, and deepen the country’s resilience in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated the agricultural sector in...

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is to establish 100 climate-resilient greenhouses across four select parishes as part of its ongoing Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (June 16), Managing Director of the JSIF, Omar Sweeney, said the initiative is designed to help farmers better withstand the impacts of climate-related events. Mr. Sweeney informed...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to develop a food safety plan this hurricane season to guard against storm-related disruptions to food supplies and limited access to cold storage. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), food prepared in advance or leftovers should be stored either hot (at or above 60°C) or cold (at or below 10°C). This guideline is especially critical...