Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says work will continue this year to expand the fish sanctuaries programme. He advised that this includes the designation of four additional areas as sanctuaries, including a section of the Pedro Cays off the coast of Clarendon. Mr. Green was making contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green has announced the opening of a limited entry commercial fishery for sea cucumbers, commencing September 1, 2021. “Sea cucumber in the Asian market fetches US$385 per kilogram. We believe that we here in Jamaica can harvest up to 30 tonnes of wet weight per year which would give us up to US$30...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says that a satellite-based vessel-monitoring system will be piloted this year as part of efforts to strengthen the safety mechanism for fishers while at sea. He said that the pilot will be conducted with the island’s network of conch fishers. The vessel-monitoring system is among two initiatives to enhance the safety of fishers...

Fifteen fishing beaches will be redeveloped over the next five years, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. He said that the redevelopment process will include three beaches per year at an estimated cost of $2.25 billion, beginning in Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Hanover. Minister Green, who was making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will be developing a new registration and licensing system that will allow fishers, fish farmers and other stakeholders to register using their electronic devices. This announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 12. The new system will...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling on financial institutions to provide low-cost capital for farmers and fishers. The Minister, who was addressing a post-Sectoral Debate media briefing held virtually on Thursday (May 13), said that farmers and fishers are being held back due to the inability to access affordable financing. He said that “significant conversation” on...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will be developing a National Assessment Programme to determine the diversity and abundance of specific marine resources. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 12. “As we strive towards food security, it is critical that we...