Latest

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a press conference at the Ministry’s headquarters in Hope Gardens, recently.

Growth in Marine Fish Production

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is reporting growth in the marine fish production sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said marine fish production from April to September in 2024 was 3,758,900 kilogrammes. “Our marine fish production would have...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) samples a dish prepared by Kibbieshe Kennedy, a contestant in the Ministry’s Eat Jamaican Month Cook Off competition, held on Friday (November 29) at the Ministry’s Hope Complex in Kingston.

Eat Jamaican Global Campaign To Be Expanded

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green

More Than 580 Fisherfolk Get Assistance

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth right), with fishers after donating rolls of mesh wire during a handover ceremony at Great Bay Fishing Beach, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on August 22. Also sharing the moment are Principal Director of Technical Services at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson (right); Operations Director at Sandals Foundation, Karen Zacca (second right); and Director of the Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke (third right).

Fisherfolk At Great Bay Receive Mesh Wire

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), presents a cheque, valued $25,000, to net fisher George Daley (right), during a presentation ceremony at the Caribbean Coastal Area Management (C-CAM) Foundation Field Station in Salt River, Clarendon, on Thursday (August 22). Sharing the moment are (from left) Executive Director, Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke; and Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Fisheries Ministry and Sandals Foundation Partner to Support Fisherfolk in Clarendon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on July 16.

2 years ago AgricultureEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFisheriesHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

DBJ to Provide $1 Billion for On-Lending to Poultry Industry

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be providing $1 billion for on-lending to broiler companies and/or approved farmers who suffered losses during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined the support in the House of Representatives on July 16, where he gave an update on Hurricane Beryl relief and recovery. He said the...

Public Relations Specialist with the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, says the Commission is working to restore irrigation services to customers islandwide.

2 years ago AgricultureFisheries

NIC Working to Restore Irrigation Services to Affected Customers

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...

Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy.

2 years ago FisheriesHurricane Beryl

NFA Urges Fishers to Assess Damage Sustained from Passage of Hurricane Beryl

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...

A fishpond in rural Jamaica. Fish farmers islandwide are being urged to prepare for Hurricane Beryl.

2 years ago FisheriesHurricane Beryl

Persons Engaged in Aquaculture Urged to Protect Fish Farms

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...

Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance Licensing and Statistics Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.

2 years ago FisheriesHurricane Beryl

Fishers to Cease Operations Due to Impending Passage of Hurricane Beryl

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre) and Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (left), listen attentively as Chief Executive Officer for the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, outlines the NFA’s strategies to ensure the safety of fishers and the protection of fisheries-related infrastructure in light of the impending storm. Dr. Bellamy shared the strategies during a strategic meeting held on Monday, July 1 at the Ministry’s Old Hope Road offices in Kingston.

2 years ago AgricultureFisheriesHurricane BerylMining

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining Mobilizes Hurricane Response Team for Farmers as Hurricane Beryl Approaches

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...

2 years ago Fisheries

More Support for Fisheries Sector

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...