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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28).

Gov’t Allocates $315 Million for Repairs to Vulnerable Households

The Government is allocating $315 million for repairs to the most vulnerable households that were impacted by unusual weather patterns between July and December last year. Each constituency will receive $5 million. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
Repair work in progress at Westwood High School in Trelawny in August 2024. The National Education Trust (NET) spearheaded the repairs, which were completed at a cost of $99 million.
Repair work in progress at Westwood High School in Trelawny in August 2024. The National Education Trust (NET) spearheaded the repairs, which were completed at a cost of $99 million.

Repairs Completed at 87 Schools Damaged During Hurricane Beryl
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis, at the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston, on January 8.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis, at the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston, on January 8.

Government Provides More Than 14,000 Recovery Grants to Persons Affected by Hurricane Beryl
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), accept a symbolic cheque for $6.2 million to purchase a generator from Chief Executive Officer, GK Foods Domestic, Frank James, and GK’s General Counsel and Chief Corporate Secretary, Gail Moss-Solomon, during a handover ceremony in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth, on November 1. Farming supplies , valued more than $3 million, were also handed over by the company. The provisions form part of the multi-stakeholder Hurricane Beryl recovery assistance being extended to farmers in the parish.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), accept a symbolic cheque for $6.2 million to purchase a generator from Chief Executive Officer, GK Foods Domestic, Frank James, and GK’s General Counsel and Chief Corporate Secretary, Gail Moss-Solomon, during a handover ceremony in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth, on November 1. Farming supplies , valued more than $3 million, were also handed over by the company. The provisions form part of the multi-stakeholder Hurricane Beryl recovery assistance being extended to farmers in the parish.

Farmers in St. Elizabeth Get Assistance from GraceKennedy
Public Education Specialist, Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Elizabeth Bennett Marsh.
Public Education Specialist, Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Elizabeth Bennett Marsh.

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (seventh right), shares a moment with Clarendon farmers who have benefited from a donation of supplies from Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBML). Occasion was the handover of the items at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) parish office in Clarendon on Tuesday (October 29). He is joined by Principal Director of Technical Services at RADA, Winston Simpson (third left); and Managing Director of JBML, Donna Howe (sixth right).
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

More Assistance for Clarendon Farmers

Several Clarendon farmers have benefited from $1.5 million worth of agricultural inputs from the Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBML). The items, which include farm tools, protective gear, productivity enhancers, insecticides, pesticides and spraying tools, were handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) parish office in Clarendon on Tuesday...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter (third left), presents a group of greenhouse farmers with inputs for their business, to replace what was lost during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Occasion was a World Food Day Ceremony, held at Ebony Park in Clarendon, on October 16.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

100-Acre Ackee and Mango Orchard to Be Established at Ebony Park in Clarendon

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has announced the establishment of a 100-acre orchard, comprising 50 acres of ackees and 50 acres of mangoes, on lands at Ebony Park HEART/NSTA Trust in Clarendon. This aligns with the Ministry’s food security strategy, which is key to growing the agricultural sector. Climate change, global warming and other challenges have made it...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Road Repairs Commence Under REACH Programme

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says road repairs have commenced under the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) Programme, which supports post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. He was providing an update on the REACH Road Rehabilitation Programme’s implementation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 8). REACH was initiated by the Government to repair widespread road...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Agriculture Ministry Officials to Meet Regularly with Farmers to Evaluate Recovery Efforts

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says that Ministry officials will continue to meet regularly with farmers and other stakeholders to evaluate hurricane recovery efforts. The Minister, who was speaking to farmers and fisherfolk following a tour of sections of St. Ann North Western on October 2, said that the visits to various farmsteads and fishing beaches...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left) and the Councillor for Granville Division, Michael Troupe (fourth right) share a photo opportunity with some of the recipients of the Housing Relief Grant provided by the St. James Municipal Corporation, during the presentation ceremony on Friday (September 27), at the St. James Cultural Centre in Montego Bay.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

St. James Residents Impacted by Hurricane Beryl Get Housing Relief Grants

St. James residents who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl have received assistance for minor home repairs through the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Housing Relief Grant. Cheques totalling $5 million were distributed to 119 residents across the 17 divisions in the parish on Friday (September 27), at the St. James Cultural Centre. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, in his...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Provides Over $38m to Assist Livestock, Dairy and Bee Farmers Affected by Hurricane Beryl

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is providing more than $38 million to assist livestock, dairy and bee farmers in their recovery from the impact of Hurricane Beryl. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure while providing an update on the ongoing Hurricane Beryl Recovery Programme during Tuesday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives He said...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Agriculture on Road to Recovery – Minister Green

Through decisive action by the Government and the resilience of farmers and fisherfolk, the agricultural sector, which suffered significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl, is on the road to recovery. This was noted by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, as he provided an update on the ongoing Hurricane Beryl Recovery Programme in the House...
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