Approximately $99.6 million has been allocated to enhance resilience to climate change among targeted fishing and aquaculture communities in Jamaica, under the Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience and the Fisheries Sector...

The Government of Jamaica has allocated $105 million for the rehabilitation of select facilities at the Bodles Research Station, which will directly impact the level of support given to farmers....

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says steps are being taken to strengthen the fisheries sector as part of efforts to expand food options for consumers. This is...

The Senate today (Dec. 17) passed the Corrections (Amendment) Act, 2021 which will facilitate tighter control of prohibited articles being transported in and out of correctional facilities. The Bill, which...

Persons requesting pest risk analysis services from the Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries are now required to do so through the Jamaica Single Window...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has partnered with GK Insurance to introduce the Parametric Rain, Drought and Wind Insurance Policy for the agricultural sector. The policy aims to support...

Persons, who smuggle exotic plants and wildlife into the island are being implored to desist from this illicit activity for the health and safety of Jamaicans. Smuggling plants and wildlife...

The new Fisheries Licensing and Registration System., which is slated to come on stream shortly, will facilitate ready access to production information on the island’s fisheries sector. With the new...