Fishers across the country are being implored to utilise sustainable practices to safeguard the future of the industry. These include preserving habitats, allowing fish to reach maturity before capture, respecting closed seasons and sanctuaries, as well as diversifying the sources of fish. Executive Director of the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation, Ingrid Parchment, in making the appeal, noted that there...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is calling on Jamaicans to safeguard the island’s food security by protecting honeybees. On May 20, the world will recognise World Bee Day under the theme ‘Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems’. Chief Plant Protection Officer in the Apiculture Unit of the Ministry, Hugh Smith, said “the more pollinators we...

Research will be central to the work of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) as the entity transforms to better serve the needs of the fisheries sector. The focus on and use of research is in alignment with the wider thrust of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to use data to guide agricultural development.Speaking in an interview with JIS News,...

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), unveil a plaque memorialising the visit of Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured left), to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23). Also pictured (from right) are Chief Medical Officer...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will be spearheading several initiatives geared at facilitating the entry of more players into the industry and encouraging expansion of the operations of existing stakeholders. The measures include the development of a biosecure recirculating aquaculture system fish hatchery, which will increase seed stock production by the Aquaculture Branch to five million fry per annum. Also...

Morocco’s donation of 24,000 bags of fertiliser to Jamaica is an indication of the strong bilateral relationship between both countries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Addressing a virtual media briefing on March 23 where the donation was announced, Minister Charles said that the gift, worth $122 million, could not have come at a better time,...

The new licensing and registration system being implemented by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will enable stakeholders to access fishing licences online. Chief Executive Officer at the NFA, Dr. Gavin Bellamy, who was speaking in a recent JIS Think Tank, said it is one of the major projects at the Authority at this time. “Under the licensing and registration project,...