Local fishers are being urged to desist from illegal and unsustainable practices that hinder the growth of Jamaica’s fisheries sector. Addressing fishers at a recent International Fisherman’s Day symposium in...

The Government is taking steps to mitigate the effects of the brown seaweed known as sargassum, a source of discomfort for fishers and swimmers who use some of the affected...

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter, is imploring local fishers to safeguard their lives, health and property by purchasing insurance through the different options...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be launching a wheat flour substitution programme to combat the global shortage of the commodity and promote healthier eating among Jamaicans. Portfolio Minister,...

Thirty-five young fishers across the island are to benefit from a ‘Training in Safety at Sea’ initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through the Caribbean Maritime University. State...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is putting in place a fisheries production incentive programme that will finance the development of new and underutilised fisheries and aquaculture resources in local...

Jamaica joins the rest of the world in observing International Fisherman’s Day on June 29, under the theme: ‘Small Scale, Big Impact’. This year’s observation coincides with the United Nations...

Fishers across the country are being implored to utilise sustainable practices to safeguard the future of the industry. These include preserving habitats, allowing fish to reach maturity before capture, respecting...