Cocoa Board

The Coconut Industry Board was established under the Coconut Industry Control Act, Cap. 62, enacted in 1945. It is directed by a board of directors which consist of nine (9) members, four (4) of whom, including the Chairman, are appointed by the Minister of Agriculture. The remaining five (5) are elected by registered coconut growers and must themselves be registered coconut growers or the attorneys for such registered coconut growers.

Role of the Coconut Industry Board

The Board promotes the interest and efficiency of the coconut industry, encourages the production of coconuts and regulates the purchase, sale and exportation of coconut as well as the importation of coconut products and substitutes.

Allied functions are:

Keeping Government informed on the state of the industry and advising Government when any action is necessary.
Arranging for the issuing of licences to manufacturers of coconut products.
Arranging insurance of coconut trees against damage by windstorm.
Assisting growers to market their crop.
Carrying out research on the agricultural problems of the industry and advising growers on their agricultural problems.

Contact:

Mr. Jimmy Joyles, General Manager
Coconut Industry Board
Ministry of Agriculture
18 Waterloo Road
Kingston 10
Tel: (876)–926 1770, (876)–926 1072