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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left, front row), and Principal of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes (second right, third row), share a photo opportunity with students, following a Think Tank at the Portland-based institution, on May 14.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left, front row), and Principal of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes (second right, third row), share a photo opportunity with students, following a Think Tank at the Portland-based institution, on May 14.

Agriculture Minister Hails Case for Training Future Leaders of the Sector

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has hailed the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) for its value in training future leaders of the sector. On Wednesday, May 14, the Minister and his team hosted...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during the Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) Eighth International Technical Symposium and Exhibition held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during the Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) Eighth International Technical Symposium and Exhibition held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Gov’t Adopts Bird Flu Safegards for Poultry Sector
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Courtney Cole, addresses the closing activity for the two-day Farmers Organization for Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific (FO4ACP) programme held at the Sea Garden Beach Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (April 29).
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Courtney Cole, addresses the closing activity for the two-day Farmers Organization for Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific (FO4ACP) programme held at the Sea Garden Beach Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (April 29).

Local Farmers Empowered Under Five-Year Programme
Legal Counsel with the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Scheree Miller, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (April 10), at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.
Legal Counsel with the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Scheree Miller, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (April 10), at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

JACRA Urges Stakeholders to Get Licensed
Members of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Secretariat (CRFM) at the Third Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Regional Steering Committee (RSC) of the Promoting National Blue Economy Priorities Through Marine Spatial Planning in The Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Plus (BE-CLME+) Project, held recently at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston.
Members of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Secretariat (CRFM) at the Third Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Regional Steering Committee (RSC) of the Promoting National Blue Economy Priorities Through Marine Spatial Planning in The Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Plus (BE-CLME+) Project, held recently at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston.

Discussions on Caribbean Blue Economy Advanced

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Members of the Diplomatic Corps, view the Kingston Freeport Terminal at Port Bustamante, during a tour of the Kingston Harbour hosted by the Port Authority of Jamaica on March 14.
Fisheries

PAJ Hosts Diplomats On Kingston Harbour Tour

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) on Friday (March 14) hosted approximately 80 members of the Diplomatic Corps and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on a tour of the Kingston Harbour aboard its Jamaica III Utility Vessel. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge who was present...
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Fisheries

Close Season for Spiny Lobster Begins April 1

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is advising the public that the annual Close Season for all Spiny Lobsters begins on April 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2025. Fishing for any type of lobster during the close season is illegal, as the period is critical to the sustainable development of the lobster fishery, allowing them to reproduce and repopulate...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre, front row), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 7. He is flanked by State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence.
Fisheries

Gov’t to Prioritise Fisheries Sector Development in Fiscal Year 2025/26

The Government will be placing greater focus on fisheries sector development during fiscal year 2025/26. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, while responding to questions during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on March 7. He said the Government has established a production incentive...
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Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics at the National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Zahra Oliphant is encouraging persons to give their feedback on the IrieFINS Platform.
Fisheries

Feedback on IrieFINS Welcomed

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has found feedback shared on the IrieFINS online licensing and registration platform, to be critical in how improvements are done. The Fisheries and Aquaculture Information System was developed in collaboration with the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) and the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics at the NFA,...
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Principal Director, Fisheries compliance, licensing and statistics at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.
Fisheries

5,615 Fishing Licences Processed Through NFA IrieFins Online Platform

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is reporting that 5,615 individual fishing licences were processed through the IrieFins Platform, between April 2024 and January 2025. The web-based application, which was implemented in collaboration with the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS), allows for the registration and licensing of fishers. Principal Director, Fisheries compliance,...
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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, delivers the Throne Speech at the 2025/2026 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Custos Fuller deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
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Increased Focus on Fisheries and Mining

The Government will be building on the recovery and growth in fisheries and mining in the new financial year. Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, provided the details while delivering the Throne Speech to open the 2025/26 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). He was deputising for Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen....
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Project Manager, Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project, Selena Ledgister.
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Tangible Results from Community-Based Fisheries Project

Significant strides are being made in strengthening Jamaica’s fisheries industry under the Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project. Being funded through a US$4.85-million grant from the World Bank, the project is the first of its kind in Jamaica, with the aim of promoting sustainable fisheries management in targeted fishing communities, ensuring a more resilient and prosperous future...
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