Project To Grow Fisheries Sector
During the upcoming fiscal year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will pump millions of dollars into building out a fish hatchery in Jamaica, in …
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PHOTOS: Minister Green. Receives Input Supplies for Farmers From HI-PRO
St. Mary Fishers Receive Grants To Purchase Equipment
Thirty fishers from St. Mary, who have been hit hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, have been provided with cash vouchers valued at $30,000 each …
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Gov’t Negotiating Insurance Coverage For Fisherfolk
The Government is taking steps to provide insurance coverage for the island’s fisherfolk. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry has …
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83 Fishers In St. Catherine Receive Support Under COVID Incentive Scheme
Eighty-three fishers operating at four fishing beaches in St. Catherine have received vouchers valued at $30,000 each to purchase gear and equipment. The beaches are …
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New Fisheries Licensing & Registration System to be Rolled Out
Stakeholders in the Jamaican fisheries sector can expect significant improvements in the services they receive from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), when the new web-based …
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Agriculture and Fisheries Can Recover Losses in Tourism – Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, believes that with more investments in both sectors, Jamaica can recover earnings being lost in tourism as …
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Statement by the Hon. Floyd Green, MP Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries About the Impact of Recent Torrential Rains on the Agricultural Sector on November 10, 2020
Madame Speaker, Over the past several weeks, Jamaica has been experiencing poor weather conditions which have been influenced by significant weather systems including the most …
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New Board of SIA to be Appointed Before Month End
A new board of the Sugar Industry Authority is expected to be appointed before month end. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green signalled …
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Farmers and Fishers to Get Help Soon
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will soon have a programme in place to support the country’s farmers and fishers who …
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106 Fisheries Sector Workers Provided With ID Cards
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is providing fisheries sector workers with identification (ID) cards to facilitate their movement in areas subject to coronavirus (COVID-19) …
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$120 Million in Production Incentives for Fishers
The Government has allocated $120 million in production incentives for fishers and fish farmers. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure …
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Statement to the Houses of Parliament by the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Regarding Support to the Fisheries Sector on Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Madame Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted fish production and the fisheries value chain with varying degrees of negative impacts. Losses from both local and …
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Agriculture Minister Issues Strong Warning to Praedial Thieves
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says praedial larceny continues to be a growing concern, and that there will be a zero-tolerance approach …
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Use of Scuba and Dive Compressors for Fishing Prohibited
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) along with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries wish to express our sincere condolences to the families and friends of …
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Acquisition of Land Titles to be Made Easier for Farmers
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is taking steps to make the process of getting land titles easier for farmers. …
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Local Fisherfolk to get COVID-19 Relief Support
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green says the Government will shortly provide details, on a COVID-19 relief programme, for persons in the fisheries …
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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Endorses REDI II Project
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, has welcomed the full rollout of the Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II, (REDI II) Project. Implemented …
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Negril Fisherfolk Called on to Become Better Stewards of the Aquatic Ecosystem
Senior Manager for Projects at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Gregory Thomas, has called on fisherfolk in Negril, Westmoreland, to become better stewards …
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Permit required to import plants and plant products
The Plant Quarantine and Inspection Branch in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reminding all travellers that a permit is required to import plants …
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