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Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.
Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.

Fisherfolk Urged to Cooperate with NFA Vessel Census Team

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...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third right), shares a photo opportunity with participants during Friday’s (November 17) regional launch of Blue Justice Caribbean Hub, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston. From left are Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter; Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy; St. Vincent and the Grenadines Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, His Excellency Saboto Caesar; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Officer-In-Charge/Assistant Resident Representative, Ava Whyte; and Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), Milton Haughton.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third right), shares a photo opportunity with participants during Friday’s (November 17) regional launch of Blue Justice Caribbean Hub, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston. From left are Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter; Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy; St. Vincent and the Grenadines Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, His Excellency Saboto Caesar; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Officer-In-Charge/Assistant Resident Representative, Ava Whyte; and Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), Milton Haughton.

Blue Justice Caribbean Hub Launched to Tackle Transnational Crime in Fisheries Sector
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (at podium), addresses a Public Health Inspectors Sensitisation Session at Hibiscus Lodge in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (October 24).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (at podium), addresses a Public Health Inspectors Sensitisation Session at Hibiscus Lodge in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (October 24).

Ministry Wants Collective Effort to Combat Praedial Larceny
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will be hosting a World Food Day ceremony and exposition at the Newell High School in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will be hosting a World Food Day ceremony and exposition at the Newell High School in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

World Food Day Exhibition at Newell High School
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses a Praedial Larceny Prevention Sensitisation session on October 5 at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses a Praedial Larceny Prevention Sensitisation session on October 5 at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston.

Amendment to Praedial Larceny Act to Go Before Parliament Shortly

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
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Minister Green Elected New Chair of WECAFC

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has been elected Chairman of the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC). He was elected during the staging of the 19th WECAFC session, held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from September 6 to 8. The Minister said Jamaica is honoured to be the Chair of WECAFC. “WECAFC continues to be essential in our...
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Director of Engineering and Technical Services, National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Rohan Stewart.
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34 Communities in St. Elizabeth Benefiting from NIC Drainage Programme

Thirty-four communities in St. Elizabeth continue to benefit from the National Irrigation Commission (NIC)’s drainage of the upper and lower morass of the Black River. Drain maintenance works conducted by the NIC facilitates flood mitigation for several communities, including Siloah, Santa Cruz, New River, Holland, Slipe, Middle Quarters, Thorton, Maggotty and Lacovia. NIC Director for Engineering and Technical Services, Rohan...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter.
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Invest in Livestock Production

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter is calling for more registered farmers to get involved in livestock production. Mr. Witter noted that only 15 per cent of registered Jamaican farmers are actively engaged in livestock production. “The importation of live animals is duty-free, so you cannot afford to miss this opportunity. The...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the recent Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial, and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.
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Over 24 Per Cent of Agro-Park Lands Occupied By Young Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is reporting that more than 24 per cent of lands in agro-parks are now occupied by young farmers, surpassing its target of 20 per cent. Agro-parks are a critical component of the Government’s thrust towards economic development, particularly foreign exchange earnings and savings. They are areas of intensive agricultural production that seek to...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 19).
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$29M Identified to Continue Fisheries Sector Production Improvement Programme

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has identified $29 million to continue the Fisheries Sector Production Improvement Programme, which commenced in 2020. The engagement will continue to facilitate the provision of grants and vouchers and will be expanded to provide safety gear for fisherfolk. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement in a statement to the House of...
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