The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is currently working to restore irrigation services to customers impacted by the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Public Relations Specialist with the NIC, Christeen Forbes, told JIS News in an interview today (July 16) that the Commission has since restored irrigation services to most schemes in the three regions, with all systems in...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is encouraging fishers to take the necessary precautions, as they assess damage to their equipment following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Executive Director, Dr. Gavin Bellamy, says Alligator Pond was badly affected along with fishing beaches in St Elizabeth. Dr. Bellamy told JIS News that he is awaiting a full report on the damage from...

Aquaculture sector stakeholders are being strongly urged to protect their fish farms from the major threat of flooding, in light of the approach of Hurricane Beryl. Regional Aquaculture Extension Officer with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Clive Williams, told JIS News that proper drainage systems are crucial to manage potential overflow. “One of the main threats to aquaculture farmers is...

With Jamaica under a Hurricane Watch, the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fisherfolk to cease operations and for those on the cays to return to mainland. A Hurricane Watch means the country could start experiencing rapidly deteriorating weather conditions within the next 48 hours. At the time of the announcement on Monday (July 1) morning, Hurricane Beryl was a...

As Hurricane Beryl threatens the island, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining is taking proactive measures to support our farmers, fishers, and mining stakeholders in safeguarding these vital sectors. The Ministry has fully mobilized a hurricane response team dedicated to preparing for and mitigating the impacts of the impending storm. The Ministry has dispatched a team of extension officers...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining continues to extend assistance to fishers across the island with some 400 fishermen and women to receive vouchers this year under the Fisheries Incentive Programme. The vouchers will enable the fisherfolk to purchase fish gear and equipment. Portfolio Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure at the recent handover of grants to fishers...

Eighty-seven fisherfolk from Alligator Pond, Manchester, have benefitted from grants totalling $5.2 million under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Fishers Relief Programme. The support forms part of a $20 million allocation for fishers islandwide who lost pots, nets, traps and boats during a severe weather system on February 5. Approximately 880 fishers were impacted, with losses estimated at...