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Principal Director for Policy Planning and Development in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Dr. Oral Rainford (left), and Commissioner of Mines, Roy Nicholson, peruse the Mining Matters mobile application during its recent launch held at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon.

Residents in Mining Communities Can Express Concerns Through ‘Mining Matters’ Mobile App

The newly commissioned Mining Matters mobile application has been designed to be user-friendly, while delivering comprehensive feedback from mining communities across Jamaica. Principal Director for Policy Planning and Development in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Dr. Oral Rainford,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), converses with Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (left), and Chairman of the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP), Angus Gordon, The occasion was the BCDP Phase VIII Launch and 30th anniversary celebration on Wednesday (March 4) at the Ministry’s Playfield at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew.

BCDP Celebrates 30 Years of Sustained Investment in Bauxite Communities

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the Bauxite Community Development Programme Phase VIII Launch and 30th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday (March 4) at the Ministry’s Playfield at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Embarks on Phase VIII of BCDP to Expand Water Access in Bauxite Communities

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the American Friends of Jamaica's small farmers voucher programme, held on Tuesday (February 24) at S Hotel, Kingston.

Agriculture Ministry Focused on Recovery of Egg Industry

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), navigates the new Mining Matters app on his smartphone during the recent launch at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. Looking on is Clarendon Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC), Baldvin McKenzie.

Mining Matters App Will Strengthen Gov’t Oversight of Sector

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), points out the features of the new Mining Matters app to Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), at the launch held on Tuesday (February 17) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. Looking on are State Minister, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter (left), and Mining/Minerals Policy and Community Relations Analyst in the Ministry, Geoffrey Mendez.

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New App Allows Citizens to Lodge Mining Complaints

Residents in mining communities now have access to an application (app) through which they can directly report concerns about mining operations to the authorities in real time. The Mining Matters mobile app, developed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through the Mines and Geology Division (MGD), was launched on Tuesday (February 17) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence...

Young green onion plants growing in nutrient-rich garden soil.

1 month ago AgricultureFisheriesMining

RADA Urges Heartease Onion Farmers in St. Thomas to Tackle Rising Foliar Disease

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging onion farmers in Heartease, St. Thomas, to take steps to manage the rise in foliar disease affecting their crops. Foliar disease primarily affects the leaves. These infections are usually caused by fungi, bacteria or viruses, and they interfere with photosynthesis, weaken plant growth, and reduce crop yield and quality. It can affect...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with participants in the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, during a graduation ceremony on June 13 last year, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

2 months ago AgricultureCultureFisheriesMining

Training Commences for 2025/26 Cohort of RYEEP Builder

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs officially commenced training for the 2025/2026 cohort of the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, on (January 20). This marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s recovery efforts, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in October last year. Training was originally scheduled to begin in November but the organisation was forced to delay operations...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11).

5 months ago MiningParliament

Minister Green Announces Tougher Stance on Bauxite Pit Rehabilitation

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced that the Commissioner of Mines will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to the rehabilitation of bauxite pits. “I have said that the… Commissioner of Mines is to take a zero-tolerance approach in relation to the rehabilitation of pits, so that there is no new pit added to the backlog, and...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11).

5 months ago MiningParliament

House Approves Withdrawal of Money for Phase 8 of Bauxite Community Development Programme

The House of Representatives has approved the withdrawal of $400 million from the Capital Development Fund for use in the implementation of phase 8 of the Bauxite Community Development Programme, during the 2025-2028 period. The Bauxite (Production Levy) (Capital Development Fund Withdrawal) Order, 2025, Resolution was approved on November 11 to bring this into effect. In her remarks, Minister of...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages with participants in the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, during the closing ceremony of the 2024/2025 cohort of the programme, on Friday (June 13), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

7 months ago AgricultureFisheriesMiningSkills

Hundreds Apply for 2025/26 RYEEP Builder

Business and Entrepreneurship Development Manager for the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Amanda McKenzie, has indicated that close to 300 applications have been received, so far, for the 2025/2026 Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder. She said that this figure is expected to be exceeded, as the deadline for applications is set for Friday (September 12) at midday. During an interview...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), and State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third right), share lens time with stakeholders and Ministry representatives during the commissioning ceremony for a 130,000-gallon sectional water tank in New Forest, Manchester, on August 15. From left are National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC) Regional Systems Manager for Clarendon and Manchester, Fitzgerald Reid; Permanent Secretary in the Agriculture Ministry, Dermon Spence; and NIC Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Gyles, and Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Rohan Stewart.

7 months ago AgricultureFisheriesMiningWater

130,000-Gallon Water Tank Commissioned to Boost Irrigation in Manchester

Farmers in Manchester will now have access to more water, especially during periods of drought, following the commissioning of a 130,000-gallon sectional water tank by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, on August 15. Speaking during a ceremony at the National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC) New Forest Office in Manchester, Minister Green described the tank’s installation as...