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No ongoing importation of eggs

Agriculture Ministry States No Ongoing Egg Importation

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 08 Apr 2026   

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advising that there is no ongoing importation of eggs under the temporary arrangement, as the waiver of duty on egg imports officially ended on February 28, 2026.

No new import permits have been issued since December 2025, reflecting the Ministry’s deliberate approach to managing supply based on direct assurances from industry stakeholders that local egg production had sufficiently rebounded following recent climatic disruptions.

It is important to note that the temporary decision to facilitate egg imports through a duty...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green

USD 50 Million ADAPT Initiative to Safeguard Jamaica’s Farmers Against Climate Shocks

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 31 Mar 2026   

Jamaica’s agricultural sector is being reinforced to withstand the impact of severe weather systems, such as Hurricane Melissa, through the USD 50 million ADAPT Jamaica initiative.

Approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), this represents Jamaica’s first single-country climate investment from the GCF. It seeks to safeguard the nation’s agricultural sector against intensifying climate shocks and address longstanding vulnerabilities. This will be achieved through the integration of climate-resilient agriculture, reductions in food waste, strengthened climate information services, and...

Ministry Issues Stern Warning on Illicit Quarrying: Heavy Penalties for Offenders

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 17 Mar 2026   

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining warns the public of the increasing incidence of illegal quarrying. Under the law, it is a criminal offence not only to extract but also to purchase, transport, or stockpile material obtained through such illicit means. Any individual or business found engaging in, or benefiting from, these activities will face severe penalties, including fines in excess of JMD 1,000,000 and imprisonment upon conviction.

Citizens are directed to verify holders of quarry and mining licences with the Ministry’s Mines and Geology Division before...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), officially hands over a tablet and branded shirts to Data Collection Officer, Carlton Green, based in Clarendon, during a handover ceremony held at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on March 10. The tablets will enable real-time data capture, transforming decision-making and strengthening service delivery for farmers and citizens.

Agriculture Ministry Empowers Field Officers with Real-Time Data Tools

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 12 Mar 2026   

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has taken a decisive step towards modernising Jamaica’s agricultural sector by equipping field data collection officers with high-tech tablets, enabling real-time data capture that will transform decision-making and strengthen service delivery for farmers and citizens alike.

Prior to this intervention, officers had to manually record information and later process it at another location. Now, data is captured instantly on the tablets, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The officers, who are stationed island-wide, have...

Minister Green handing over four new boats and engines to young fishers under the Fisheries Production Incentive Programme.

Fisheries Ministry Launches $180M Hurricane Recovery Phase; Hands Over New Vessels to Next-Gen Fishers

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 04 Mar 2026   

MONTEGO BAY, St. James (February 13, 2026) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), has officially launched Phase 2 of the Fisheries Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme, announcing a massive $180 million investment to restore Jamaica’s fisheries sector.

The occasion also saw four new boats and engines provided to young fishers under the Fisheries Production Incentive Programme.

The event marked a dual-purpose intervention: providing immediate relief to those devastated by the Hurricane Melissa while simultaneously...

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