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Chairman of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Dr. Derrick Deslandes, speaks at a handover ceremony at the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, on March 23. A mobile milk machine was donated by the Board to the institution.
Chairman of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Dr. Derrick Deslandes, speaks at a handover ceremony at the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, on March 23. A mobile milk machine was donated by the Board to the institution.

JDDB Chairman Wants More Jamaicans to do Backyard Farming

More Jamaicans are being encouraged to do backyard farming, by Chairman of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Dr. Derrick Deslandes. “Today, backyard farming is not what it used to be. You now have container gardening; roof-top gardening systems; you...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents Tiana Gordon with a tertiary scholarship from the National Irrigation Commission (NIC)for the period 2020/21. The presentation was made during a function held on March 24 at Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew. The NIC launched the scholarship awards in 1998 as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents Tiana Gordon with a tertiary scholarship from the National Irrigation Commission (NIC)for the period 2020/21. The presentation was made during a function held on March 24 at Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew. The NIC launched the scholarship awards in 1998 as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr At NIC Awards Ceremony
Director for Standards, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Julia Bonner Douett.
Director for Standards, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Julia Bonner Douett.

Farmers Sensitised About Proposed Changes To FDA Produce Safety Rule
Author of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, Dr. Donovan Stanberry, reads an excerpt during its official launch, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16.
Author of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, Dr. Donovan Stanberry, reads an excerpt during its official launch, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16.

New Book Looks At Impact Of Sugar Regime Change On Monymusk Community
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), officially hands over a mobile milk machine to Principal of the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, Milbert Miller (left), as students of the school look on. Occasion was the official handing over ceremony which was held at the school on Wednesday (March 23).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), officially hands over a mobile milk machine to Principal of the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, Milbert Miller (left), as students of the school look on. Occasion was the official handing over ceremony which was held at the school on Wednesday (March 23).

St Bess STEM Academy Gets Mobile Milking Machine

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
AgricultureCoronavirusFisheriesHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Gets 24,000 Bags of Fertiliser From Morocco

Morocco’s donation of 24,000 bags of fertiliser to Jamaica is an indication of the strong bilateral relationship between both countries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Addressing a virtual media briefing on March 23 where the donation was announced, Minister Charles said that the gift, worth $122 million, could not have come at a better time,...
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Hopewell High School’s Principal, Byron Grant, presents an award to Principal Honour Roll student, Rachel Coach, during the institution’s prize-giving ceremony on Thursday (March 17).
Agriculture

Youth Engagement in Agriculture Vital – Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says youth engagement in agriculture is critical to safeguarding the country's food security and increasing growth in the sector. Addressing Thursday’s (March 17) prize-giving ceremony at Hopewell High School in Hanover, Mr. Charles Jr. said this is among the reasons school-based clubs, such as the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, are important in exposing youngsters...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at the launch of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16. Seated at left is the author, Registrar at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Dr. Donovan Stanberry.
Agriculture

Government Continues To Facilitate Investment Opportunities In Sugar Industry

The Government will continue to facilitate improvements and investment opportunities in the sugar industry, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. “Sugar cane continues to play an important role in our nation's business and we have a responsibility to ensure its sustainability. This requires increased productivity [and for] us to look towards diversification, good agricultural practices, and...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. , addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
AgricultureForeign Affairs

Conflict In Europe An Opportunity To Build Food Self-Sufficiency – Minister Charles Jr.

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the conflict in Eastern Europe presents an opportunity for Jamaica to become more self-sufficient in food production. He said the effect of the conflict “means that there could be challenges but also significant opportunities for us to shift our dietary focus to more of our local products like cassava and yam”....
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (eight left), and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (seventh left), symbolically hand over 20 water storage tanks to small farmers from St. James, at the Barrett Town Primary School in the parish on Friday (March 11)
AgricultureTourism

St. James Small Farmers Get Water Tanks from TEF

Small farmers from several communities in St. James have received a major boost through the donation of 20 water storage tanks from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). The 650-gallon tanks, procured through TEF’s Tourism Linkages Network (TLN) were handed over to the farmers on Friday (March 11), during a ceremony at the Barrett Town Primary School in the parish. The...
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Chairman of the National Fisheries Authority Board (NFA), Lieutenant Commander George Overton.
Agriculture

Avenues Being Explored to Supply Quality Tilapia Fish Feed

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is exploring ways to supply tilapia farmers will quality fish feed including manufacturing the produce locally. Tilapia are considered top and middle feeders, meaning that they eat food that floats on the surface of the water or at mid-level. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Chairman of the NFA Board, Lieutenant Commander George Overton,...
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Chief Executive Officer at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Agriculture

Tilapia Farming Being Encouraged

Greater take-up of tilapia farming is being encouraged as part of efforts to boost local fish production and to relieve the stress on reef fish. Chief Executive Officer at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, in making the call, said that improving tilapia production “will allow us to improve the blue protein, which is protein from fisheries stock.”...
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