The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing Jamaica’s food security and pioneering a new frontier in blue economy sustainability through a Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, has called for strengthened collaboration among stakeholders in the coffee and cocoa industries, emphasising that deeper...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is encouraging fishers benefitting from its Safety at Sea Training Programme, to share the knowledge gained with other fishers from their communities. Beginning in 2022,...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is urging fishers to identify individuals ashore as emergency contacts before venturing out to sea. Marine Inspector, Norman Thompson, noted that this measure is...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers to avoid the use of lead-acid batteries as weights for their fishing lines. Facilitator in the NFA’s Safety at Sea Training Programme...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is urging fishers to ensure their vessels are seaworthy before going out to sea. Marine Inspector with the MAJ, Mr. Norman Thompson, said ensuring...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers to secure life jackets that align with international standards, before going out to sea. Facilitator in the NFA’s Safety at Sea Training...

Two hundred fishers from across the country have so far benefited from the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme. Implemented in 2022 under a Memorandum of Understanding...