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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the official opening of the Low Leyton/Lennon Production Zones in Portland on Wednesday (June 23).

Agricultural Wardens Programme To Be Piloted Shortly

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the proposed agricultural wardens programme will be piloted shortly as the Government intensifies measures to protect farmers against praedial larceny. He said that the wardens will have power of arrest. “We...

Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb (left), plays the drum with Percussionist, Bongo Herman, during a tour of the Bob Marley Museum in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 23). Looking on is Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White.

Saudi Arabia Tourism Minister Visits Bob Marley Museum

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday's (June 23) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Cabinet Approves Money For Claims Resulting From Fires At Riverton Disposal Site

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, addresses a media briefing at the St. James Municipal Corporation on Wednesday (June 23).

Registration Programme For MoBay Vendors

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), offers words of encouragement to Outstanding Father Awards recipient, Shavane Daley (seated), after presenting him with his plaque during a ceremony on Wednesday (June 23) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew. Mr. Daley, who is blind, was among 25 exceptional fathers recognised by the Ministry. Also pictured is Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry, Sharon Coburn Robinson. In keeping with coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols, all 25 recipients did not receive their awards in person.

Gov’t Committed To Addressing Issues Impacting Men And Boys – Minister Grange

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, June 23, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 46 49,841 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 29 27,871 Males 17 21,967 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 91 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 2 2,711 Hanover 0 1,343 Kingston & St. Andrew 18 13,794 Manchester...

5 years ago Finance & Public ServiceInformation

Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre operates on adjusted opening hours

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will continue to operate from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre, through to Friday, June 25, 2021. The interim arrangements have been made following an assessment of the work currently underway to effect repairs to the air conditioning system at the location. Although operations will continue to take place at the St. James location, the public is advised that the number of...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green

5 years ago AgricultureFisheries

Insurance Package Launched For Fishers And Farmers

The country’s fisherfolk and farmers can now access insurance coverage for vessels, vehicles and accessories through Advantage General Insurance. The insurance package, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, was launched during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday (June 22). It is the first of its kind in the industry and will provide fishers registered with the National...

Representatives of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Montego Bay Marine Park and the Forestry Department share a photo opportunity during a plastic bottle seperation drive in the town of Falmouth, Trelawny, on Wednesday (June 23).

5 years ago Environment

Plastic Bottle Separation Drive In Falmouth

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and Recycling Partners of Jamaica held a plastic bottle separation drive in the town of Falmouth, Trelawny, on Wednesday (June 23). The activity sought to raise awareness and interest surrounding the national plastic separation and recycling campaign, which is under way in several parishes, by highlighting the impact plastics have on the environment....

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

5 years ago Environment

Government Launches Green Bond Project

The Government has launched a Green Bond Project, intended to raise funds on the domestic and regional debt capital markets to finance the implementation of climate-related or environmentally sustainable activities locally. These include engagements targeting energy efficiency; clean transportation; pollution prevention; sustainable agriculture, fisheries and forestry; protection of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; clean water; and sustainable water management. The project,...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a special sitting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation in Lucea, recently.

5 years ago Local GovernmentWeather

Jamaicans Urged To Heighten Hurricane Preparedness

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is imploring Jamaicans to heighten preparedness for any eventualities during the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season, which got under way on June 1 and runs through to November 30. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica is reporting that the forecast is for 13 to 20 tropical storms to develop, of which six...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the virtual launch of the Fisherfolk and Farmers General Insurance Package, being provided by Advantage General Insurance in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, on June 22.

5 years ago Agriculture

Crop Insurance Discussions Progressing Well – Minister

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is in discussions with local and international interests to secure crop insurance for farmers. “Our discussions are progressing quite well with our insurance providers with relation to crop insurance. We have been engaging on two levels. We have been engaging locally across our local insurance providers to see what options...