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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 13.

$965 Million Allocated for Completion of Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project

Completion of the Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project has been extended to September 2026 through allocation of over $965 million. The funds are provided in the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday (Feb.13) by...

Papine High School students, Sue-Ann Barrett (left) and Rahiem Marshall, deliver the vote of thanks at the recent launch of a greenhouse project at the school’s campus in St. Andrew.

Papine High School Greenhouse to Boost Agricultural Training, Income Generation

Identifier/Entomologist in the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Unit in Kingston, Karen Barrett Christie.

Measures in Place to Prevent Entry of Pests

Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, arrives at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13) to deliver the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament. Mr. Fuller deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Irrigation Infrastructure Being Expanded

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

Training Sessions in Organic Greenhouse Farming

1 year ago Agriculture

Minister Green Highlights Potential of Greenhouse Farming

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling for increased investment in organic greenhouse farming, noting that the innovative farming method has the potential to transform Jamaica’s agriculture. Speaking to farmers and other industry stakeholders at a recent meeting at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Parish Office in St. Elizabeth, Mr. Green said that greenhouse farming...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) (October 2024).

1 year ago AgricultureCommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

St. James Municipal Corporation to Tackle Issue of Stray Cattle

Residents of Rosevale and Rhyne Park in St. James East Central say they are happy that the long-standing problem of stray cattle roaming their streets and endangering lives will finally be addressed. This comes following comments made by Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon, that the St James Municipal Corporation is committed to confronting the issue head-on. He was addressing a...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses the general meeting of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, which was held at the Almond Tree Restaurant in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Wednesday ( February 5).

1 year ago Agriculture

EGG Farmers Appeal Being Heard

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, is assuring egg farmers that their call for the removal of the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on eggs is being heard by the Ministry. “I know this issue is close to your hearts, and rightfully so. You have consistently and passionately advocated for the removal of...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), listens as Papine High School student, Sue-Ann Barrett (foreground), highlights the features of the hydroponics system in the school’s greenhouse, which was officially opened at the institution in Papine, St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 5). The greenhouse was built from a grant of US$25,000 from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF). At third right is Vice Chairperson of the CCRIF, Saundra Bailey.

1 year ago Agriculture

Young Farmers Urged to Access Support Through RYEEP

Young Jamaicans looking to enter the agricultural sector or grow their farms are being urged to take advantage of support being provided by the Government through the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP). Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the call while addressing the official opening of a greenhouse at Papine High School in St. Andrew...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 4).

1 year ago AgricultureOffice of the Prime Minister

More Pond Liners for Farmers

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will be providing $13 million to acquire additional pond liners for farmers. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure in a Statement to the House of Representatives on February 4. The pond liners will help to prevent water from leaking out of catchment areas used by farmers during droughts....

Acting Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Edison Galbraith, and Acting General Manager, DBJ Strategic Services Division, Renay Folks-Johnson (left), converse with Chief Executive Officer, Sankhard Company Limited and International Development Consultant, Sandra McLeish, on day one of the SheTrades Caribbean Hub 2-Day Training Programme at the DBJ in Kingston on Wednesday (February 5).

1 year ago AgricultureCommerceGender Affairs

Jamaican Female Agro-Processors Inducted into Global Network of Women Entrepreneurs

Multiple female agro-processors in Jamaica have been inducted into a global network of women entrepreneurs. This was undertaken through the SheTrades Caribbean Hub two-day training programme, which is taking place at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) in Kingston from February 5 to 6. The initiative is designed to equip participants with the requisite skills and knowledge to expand their...

1 year ago Agriculture

Reduction in Prices for Vegetables

As the country’s agricultural sector continues to recover from last year’s adverse weather conditions, consumers are seeing a reduction in prices for produce, particularly vegetables. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provided the update on the sector performance in a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 4). “The data speaks for itself. Nearly 70...