Twenty-nine fishers from Billy’s Bay in St. Elizabeth have received certificates of participation after successfully completing pelagic fishing training spearheaded by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. The training equipped the fishers to respond to declining near-shore fish stocks and strengthen climate resilience in their communities, using artisanal longline fishing techniques and Fish...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has urged the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) to reaffirm its commitment to safeguarding fisheries and supporting artisanal fisherfolk. Speaking at the Commission’s 20th hybrid session, held at Secrets Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 8, he said that regional cooperation, scientific research, and inclusive governance are critical...

The House of Representatives on July 1 approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order, 2025, and Resolution, to maintain the current levy imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2025 season. In his remarks, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, reminded the Lower House that the levy, which was imposed last year for...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, on Wednesday (June 18), officially opened the $3-million gear shed and bathroom facilities at the Black River Fishing Beach in St. Elizabeth. The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) spearheaded the initiative that forms part of a broader national initiative to rehabilitate fishing beaches and enhance the livelihoods of Jamaica’s fisherfolk. The renovations...

Jamaica's dairy industry is set for a major boost as 250 high-quality dairy cows are to be imported this year, through the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Livestock Improvement Programme. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, made the disclosure at the World Milk Day ceremony at Brown’s Town Primary School in St. Ann,...

The Grange Pen Fish Sanctuary in Lilliput, St. James, will become operational by July of 2025. By then, 20 buoys will be installed to clearly mark the sanctuary and protect the reef from boat anchors, encouraging responsible use of the area. Resulting from a public-private collaboration between the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the sanctuary will...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, on Thursday (May 29), applauded members of the Jamaica Conch Cluster (JCC) Project for their achievements. These include establishing the world’s first and only Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified Queen Conch fishery. Additionally, eight of the 11 JCC members received MSC Chain of Custody certification, assuring consumers that the product meets...