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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, at the National Fisheries Authority
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, at the National Fisheries Authority's (NFA) Black River office, in St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 13).

Plan Being Developed To Make Fuel More Affordable To Fishers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is developing a plan to make fuel more affordable and accessible to fishers across Jamaica. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during the handover ceremony for boats...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Owen Dobson (second left), look at the range of fresh produce on display at the JAS booth on day two of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 2. They are joined by JAS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Derron Grant (second right), and JAS Regional Manager, Denver Thorpe (right).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Owen Dobson (second left), look at the range of fresh produce on display at the JAS booth on day two of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 2. They are joined by JAS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Derron Grant (second right), and JAS Regional Manager, Denver Thorpe (right).

Denbigh 71 Hailed A Success
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, at the office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 13).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, at the office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 13).

Black River Fish Market to Be Renovated
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, at the office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 13).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, at the office of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 13).

Fishers In St. Elizabeth And Westmoreland Get Boats And Engines
Acting Manager for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at the Rural Agricultural Authority (RADA), Hartnell Campbell.
Acting Manager for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at the Rural Agricultural Authority (RADA), Hartnell Campbell.

RADA Ramping Up Extension Services

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Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Natalie Thompson, addresses a press briefing hosted by the college at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James parish office in Montego Bay on Friday (August 8). 
AgricultureEducationInformationSkillsYouth

Knockalva Polytechnic College Grateful for Stakeholder Support

Principal of Knockalva Polytechnic College Natalie Thompson has expressed gratitude for the support the institution has received from the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information. “We are receiving support as we speak at unprecedented levels from the Ministry. We are really grateful and thankful for the attention that we are being given,” Mrs. Thompson stated. She was addressing a...
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Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College, Natalie Thompson, addresses a press briefing hosted by the college at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James parish office in Montego Bay on Friday (August 8). 
AgricultureEducation

Knockalva Polytechnic College Celebrates 85 Years

Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover will celebrate its 85th anniversary with a series of activities on October 24 and 25, highlighting the institution’s transformation from a small agricultural training school to a leading tertiary polytechnic. “Our theme, ‘Legacy of Excellence: 85 Years of Shaping Futures,’ speaks to the rich history, transformative work, and continued commitment to prepare the next generation...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), listens as Dihanroy Mitchell of the HEART/NSTA Trust highlight’s features of the agency’s technology display at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (Aug. 1). The Minister is joined by the agency’s Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (right).
AgricultureEducation

HEART/ NSTA Trust Showcase Innovation In Farming At Denbigh

The HEART/ NSTA Trust Pavilion was abuzz with activity on the first day of Denbigh on Friday (Aug.1), with scores of youngsters engaging with the range of interactive technology displays, while accessing information on training and certification programmes. The agency, which is housed in the Youth in Agriculture Village, is showcasing innovations in farming, including hydroponics, and robotics and drone...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), greets Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, on Day Two of the 71st staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on Saturday (August 2).
AgricultureForeign Affairs

Cayman Islands and Japan Lauded for Contribution to Agricultural Sector

The Cayman Islands, Japan and other stakeholders have been lauded by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, for their contribution to the country’s agricultural sector. Cayman’s Minister for Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure, Hon. Jay Ebanks, and Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, were among officials present at the recent 71st staging of the...
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Senior Director of the Veterinary Services Division, Dr. Ikolyn Ricketts.
Agriculture

Owners of Animals Urged to Get Them Tagged

Owners of animals are being urged to utilise the services of the Veterinary Services Division to get them tagged, to protect them from theft and to control diseases. According to Senior Director of the Division, Dr. Ikolyn Ricketts, the entity is promoting animal welfare, protecting public health, advancing food safety and security, and safeguarding the trading of animal and animal...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right) and Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (third right) with the 2025 winners in the National Champion Farmers Competition, at the 71st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show closing ceremony, on Sunday, August 3. Also with the winners are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence (fourth left) and Vice President of Hi-Pro, Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie (fifth left).
Agriculture

PM Invites Investors to Capitalise on the Many Opportunities in Agriculture

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the agricultural sector is poised for further growth, and invites investors to capitalise on the many opportunities available. Addressing the closing ceremony for the 71st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 3, Dr. Holness said: “My call today is to the farmers who are here,...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) looks at a product on offer at the Fruit Blossoms booth, while entrepreneur Kadeen Harvey looks on. Minister Green went on a tour of booths at the 71st staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon on Saturday (Aug. 2).
Agriculture

New Scholarships for Agriculture Students

Starting this year, the top boy and girl in agricultural science in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination in each parish will receive a full scholarship to pursue tertiary-level agricultural studies in Jamaica. The scholarship programme is among youth initiatives announced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, while delivering the main address on day 2...
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