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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the audience during the virtual official launch of the Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II (REDI II) Project, on Wednesday (September 30).​
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the audience during the virtual official launch of the Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II (REDI II) Project, on Wednesday (September 30).​

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 by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), REDI II aims to improve outputs in both...
Senior Manager for Projects at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Gregory Thomas (left), in discussion with Project Manager, Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystems Management in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (IWEco) Jamaica, Loureene Jones, during a recent coral outplanting exercise at the Orange Bay Fish Sanctuary, in Hanover.
Senior Manager for Projects at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Gregory Thomas (left), in discussion with Project Manager, Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystems Management in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (IWEco) Jamaica, Loureene Jones, during a recent coral outplanting exercise at the Orange Bay Fish Sanctuary, in Hanover.

Negril Fisherfolk Called on to Become Better Stewards of the Aquatic Ecosystem
Chief Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspector in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Sanniel Wilson-Graham.
Chief Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspector in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Sanniel Wilson-Graham.

Amnesty bins placed at airports
The new headquarters of the White River Fish Sanctuary, located on the Old White River Road, in St. Ann.
The new headquarters of the White River Fish Sanctuary, located on the Old White River Road, in St. Ann.

More than 2,700 pieces of coral planted in White River Fish Sanctuary
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens as new Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, takes his Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House, on Sunday (September 13).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens as new Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, takes his Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House, on Sunday (September 13).

New Minister of Agriculture wants more young people in the sector

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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 and plant products into Jamaica. Chief Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspector in the Ministry, Sanniel Wilson-Graham, told JIS News that abiding by the permit system is necessary in order to ensure that Jamaica’s agricultural sector is protected...
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Director of Research, Development and Communications at the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Felicia Bailey.
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CLA on Path to ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is on a path to achieving certification in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015. The CLA’s goal was disclosed at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 27 by Director of Research Development and Communications at the CLA, Felicia Bailey. ISO 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). ISO...
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Director of Research, Development and Communications at the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Felicia Bailey.
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CLA Aims to Issue Its 100th License by the End of 2020/21 Fiscal Year

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) says it is aiming to issue its 100th licence before the end of the 2020/2021 fiscal year. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 27, Director of Research Development and Communications at the CLA, Felicia Bailey said the Authority is focused on achieving this goal, through a reduction in the application processing time. “The...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the recent launch of the ‘Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector’ project, held in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth.
Fisheries

Support coming for local fisherfolk

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says direct government support is coming to local fisherfolk to help them mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Speaking at the recent launch of the ‘Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector’ project, held in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Mr. Green cited the additional $1...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaks at the launch of the ‘Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project’, held at the Treasure Beach Sports Park in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, July 24.
Fisheries

$67-Million Production Incentive For Fisheries Sector

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Leslie Campbell, says the Ministry has allocated a $67-million production incentive to the local fisheries sector as part of a coronavirus (COVID-19) strategic intervention. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project’ at the Treasure Beach Sports Park in St....
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Stakeholders attending the launch of the ‘Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project’ held at the Treasure Beach Sports Park in St. Elizabeth, on July 24.
Fisheries

US$4.8M Climate Resilience Fisheries Project Launched

More than 40,000 local fisheries stakeholders are poised to benefit from the implementation of the ‘Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project’ by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF). The US$4.875-million five-year World Bank-funded initiative aims to enhance climate resilient practices among targeted fishing and fish-farming communities across Jamaica in a bid to strengthen the...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 16.
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$1 Billion To Support Farmers And Fisherfolk

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has been allocated J$1 billion to support farmers and fisherfolk in their recovery from the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 16. “This $1-billion allocation will support the provision...
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