Teams from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) have, so far, counted more than 3,600 vessels from 110 fishing beaches on the island. Data collected comes through the ongoing Vessel Census, which aims to count all fishing vessels islandwide. Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the NFA, Dr. Zahra Oliphant, told JIS News that the census will also...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, speaks during the 14th sitting of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica at Gordon House in downtown Kingston on Monday (November 27). It was held under the theme ‘The Year of Youth: Trending for a Sustainable Future’.

Concern is being raised by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, about the rise in the consumption of ultra-processed foods by Jamaicans, including children. Speaking recently at a public health lecture at the University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Tufton urged Jamaicans to be more mindful of their diets, as “the cost of sickness is not worth...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is encouraging fishers across the island to cooperate with officials from the Authority as the vessel census continues. The census aims to capture and update data related to the number of fishing vessels currently on the island. Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the NFA, Dr. Zahra Oliphant, said that data from...

Young people play a pivotal role as architects of the future, says President of the Senate, Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson. “As we confront the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, it is imperative that we foster in them a sense of purpose and direction. In this Year of the Youth, we acknowledge the vibrancy, passion and potential that the younger generation...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government is committed to strengthening Jamaica’s entertainment, culture and creative industries (ECCI). Noting that the Government is the largest funder of these, with a 2023/24 budgeted allocation of $15.4 billion, Minister Grange said approximately one-third of the provision was earmarked for her portfolio. She added that with a...

Local farmers now have improved access to extension services of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) following the launch of the entity’s first ever mobile application (app). Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, who launched the app on November 24 during a national ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ ceremony in Portland, hailed the app’s development as a “big move”...