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

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

NFA Urges Fishers to Assess Damage Sustained from Passage of Hurricane Beryl
A fishpond in rural Jamaica. Fish farmers islandwide are being urged to prepare for Hurricane Beryl.
A fishpond in rural Jamaica. Fish farmers islandwide are being urged to prepare for Hurricane Beryl.

Persons Engaged in Aquaculture Urged to Protect Fish Farms
Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance Licensing and Statistics Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.
Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance Licensing and Statistics Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.

Fishers to Cease Operations Due to Impending Passage of Hurricane Beryl
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.
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.

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

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
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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...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
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Agriculture Ministry Provides $5.2m Grant Support to Alligator Pond 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...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).
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House Approves Conch (Export Levy) Order, 2024

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 11), approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order, 2024, and Resolution, to maintain the current levy of US$0.50 imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2024 season. In his remarks, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Conch (Export Levy) Act was passed in 2009...
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Principal Director for Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.
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NFA Urges Fishers to Get Licensed

Fishers who are not licensed with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) are being encouraged to take steps to become compliant with the law. Speaking with JIS News, Principal Director for Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the NFA, Dr. Zahra Oliphant, said that “according to the Fisheries Act of 2018, a fisher is defined as someone who is so...
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Principal Director, Capture Fisheries Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Stephen Smikle
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Uptick in Local Diversified Fisheries Production

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is reporting an uptick in diverse fisheries production out-turns, including for sea cucumber and sea moss. Principal Director of the NFA’s Capture Fisheries Division, Stephen Smikle, says the Authority welcomes this level of engagement by local producers. “In recent years, we have seen a rise in non-traditional products like sea moss and sea cucumber, which...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, look at pineapple suckers being shown to them by Pineapple and Coconut Crop Manager, Jamaica Producers (JP), Tariq Kelly. Occasion was the launch of the JP Farm School Tours on Wednesday (May 29), at JP Farms in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on Wednesday (May 29).
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PHOTOS: Launch of JP Farms School Tours

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, look at pineapple suckers being shown to them by Pineapple and Coconut Crop Manager, Jamaica Producers (JP), Tariq Kelly. Occasion was the launch of the JP Farm School Tours on Wednesday (May 29), at JP Farms...
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