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29 June 2026

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the International Fisherman’s Day ceremony, held on June 25 at Colonel’s Cove in Morant Bay, St. Thomas. Seated is National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Gavin Bellamy.

Gov’t to Expand Boat and Equipment Initiative for Fishers

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 29 Jun 2026   

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining plans to expand its Boat and Equipment Retooling Initiative over the next five years, building on the successful completion of the programme’s first phase through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA).

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, announced that the Government has allocated an additional $66 million in the current financial year to procure 20 boats and engines for fishers who lost their vessels during Hurricane Melissa.

“Over the next five years, we’re going to distribute 20 boats and engines each year. We’re going...

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