| Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Government of Jamaica ja-flag

Latest

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine various coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint observance of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day at Emancipation Park, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 1). The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of the coffee and cocoa industries.
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine various coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint observance of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day at Emancipation Park, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 1). The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of the coffee and cocoa industries.

State Minister Witter Urges Stronger Partnerships to Boost Coffee and Cocoa Sectors

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, has called for strengthened collaboration among stakeholders in the coffee and cocoa industries, emphasising that deeper partnerships are essential to unlocking growth within the sectors. He...
Facilitator in the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme and Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw (right), speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston. Listening are: Marine Inspector with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Norman Thompson and Senior Director of Extension Services for the Capture Fisheries Branch of the NFA, Shellene Berry.
Facilitator in the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme and Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw (right), speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston. Listening are: Marine Inspector with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Norman Thompson and Senior Director of Extension Services for the Capture Fisheries Branch of the NFA, Shellene Berry.

Fishers Encouraged to Share Knowledge Gained from Safety at Sea Training
Marine Inspector with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Norman Thompson, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.
Marine Inspector with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Norman Thompson, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

Fishers Advised to Designate Shore-Based Emergency Contacts
Facilitator in the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme and Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Facilitator in the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme and Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Fishers Urged Not to Use Lead-Acid Batteries as Weights
Marine Inspector with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Mr. Norman Thompson, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, held at the Agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.
Marine Inspector with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Mr. Norman Thompson, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, held at the Agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.

Fishers Must Have Seaworthy Vessels – MAJ

More

Facilitator with the Safety at Sea Training Programme and Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies,  Kyle Shaw, addresses a  JIS Think Tank, held at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston, on September 23.
Fisheries

Fishers Urged to Use Life Jackets That Meet International Standards

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers to secure life jackets that align with international standards, before going out to sea. Facilitator in the NFA’s Safety at Sea Training Programme and Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw, said many fishers do not...
Read more
Senior Director of Extension Services at the National Fisheries Authority
Fisheries

200 Fishers Trained Under NFA Safety at Sea Programme

Two hundred fishers from across the country have so far benefited from the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme. Implemented in 2022 under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and the University of the West Indies (UWI), the two-component programme, covering safety at sea and safe diving practices, aims to equip fishers...
Read more
Lecturer at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and Head of the Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (September 23) at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.
FisheriesJIS Think Tank

NFA Safety at Sea Training Aligns with International Maritime Standards

Fisherfolk participating in the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme receive instruction aligned with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F). According to lecturer at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and Head of the Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle...
Read more
One of the Facilitators in the Safety at Sea Training Programme and Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, held at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston, on September 23.
Fisheries

Safety at Sea Training Programme Offers Skills Aligned with International Best Practices

Participants in the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme are benefiting from skills aligned with international best practices. The training, administered through the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), was adopted from the International Maritime Organization's International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). One of the Facilitators in the Programme, Kyle Shaw, said the training is...
Read more
Senior Director of the Capture Fisheries Branch of the Extension Services of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Shellene Berry, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (September 23), held at the Agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.
Fisheries

Fishers Encouraged to Take Advantage of NFA Safety at Sea Training

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers across the island to take advantage of its Safety at Sea Training Programme. So far, fishers benefit from Safety at Sea Training administered through the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), and Scuba Diving Open Water Certification with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Marine Lab. Senior Director of the Capture Fisheries Branch...
Read more
Principal Director for the Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.
Fisheries

Fishers Urged to Obey the Law and Avoid Extension of Close Season for Conch

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) says extended Close Seasons for conch can be avoided if fishers abide by the law. In accordance with The Fisheries (Conservation of Queen Conch) (Family Strombidae) Regulations, 2023 under The Fisheries Act, 2018, it is illegal to possess, offer for sale, sell, process or import any conch products or by-products during the Close Season. This...
Read more
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages with participants in the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, during the closing ceremony of the 2024/2025 cohort of the programme, on Friday (June 13), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
AgricultureFisheriesMiningSkills

Hundreds Apply for 2025/26 RYEEP Builder

Business and Entrepreneurship Development Manager for the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Amanda McKenzie, has indicated that close to 300 applications have been received, so far, for the 2025/2026 Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder. She said that this figure is expected to be exceeded, as the deadline for applications is set for Friday (September 12) at midday. During an interview...
Read more