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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine various coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint observance of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day at Emancipation Park, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 1). The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of the coffee and cocoa industries.
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine various coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint observance of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day at Emancipation Park, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 1). The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of the coffee and cocoa industries.

State Minister Witter Urges Stronger Partnerships to Boost Coffee and Cocoa Sectors

By: VANESSA JAMES, October 3, 2025
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...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and President of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association, Hanif Brown, are in discussion, at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held recently at St. John Bosco in Hatfield, Manchester. The event featured discussions on the industry's growth, support from partners, and opportunities for farmers.

PHOTOS: Minister Green Attends Jamaica Pig Farmers Association’s AGM

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint celebration of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day, held on Wednesday (October 1) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew. The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of Jamaica’s coffee and cocoa industries.

Stakeholders Celebrate Coffee and Cocoa Days at Emancipation Park

By: Vanessa James, October 3, 2025

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