Min. of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining, Jamaica

On Wed, March 18, we officially handed over fishing boats & engines to fishers under the Fisheries Production Incentive Programme, through the NFA. We also presented Certificates of Completion for Post-Harvest Training. Highlights from the ceremony at Pagee Beach, St. Mary.

Illicit quarrying is a crime! Extracting, buying, transporting or stockpiling illicit materials = fines over JMD 1M + imprisonment. Citizens should verify holders of mining and quarrying licences with the Ministry’s Mines & Geology Division. #StopIIllicitQuarrying

Attention, an Animal‑Tagging Blitz will be done in St.Elizabeth on Sat, Mar 21, at 8AM. Communities: Barbary Hall, Ridge Pen, Big Wood, Greenfield, Stone Field Farmers with cattle contact: NAITS: 876‑648‑5672 VSD: 876‑977‑2489 / 876‑977‑2492 vsd@moa.gov.jm Bring ID + TRN

Visit our website at moa.gov.jm to read the full release and learn more about how we’re building a smarter, more resilient agricultural sector. #Neweraoftransformation #ModernAgriculture #Innovation 3/3

This initiative builds on last year’s provision of laptops, reinforcing the vital role of data in shaping national policy. 2/3

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has equipped field data collection officers island-wide with high-tech tablets and branded shirts, enabling real-time data capture to transform decision-making and strengthen service delivery for farmers and citizens. 1/3

Another Friday, another farmers’ market! There’s still time to swing by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s playfield at Hope Gardens and pick up your fresh, affordable produce. #farmersmarket #supportlocalfarmers #newfaceoffood

30 Years Strong! Since 1996, the Jamaica Bauxite Institute’s BCDP has been transforming mining communities through investments in infrastructure, healthcare, and education. Building communities. Empowering futures. Enhancing lives. #CommunityDevelopment #EmpoweringFutures

We thank our senior management, diligent Audit Committee, and all stakeholders for making this milestone possible. Together, we continue to raise the bar for excellence. #Transparency #Accountability #Goodgovernance 3/3

With perfect marks in oversight, communication, and governance, this achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and nation building. 2/3

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Internal Audit Committee has been named Top Performer for 2024-2025 by the Government of Jamaica’s Internal Audit Directorate, ranking #1 out of 30 committees with an outstanding score of 98%! 1/3

Over 40 participants have been empowered to design trade policy tools that drive private sector growth and reinforce Jamaica’s resilience to global trade disruptions. #TradeOpportunities #WTO #CapacityBuilding 3/3

This morning (Jan 26) we kickstarted the National Training on Market Access Coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the WTO. 1/3

The training strengthens the public sector’s ability to, among other things, unlock trade opportunities and Expand exports. 2/3

• J$870M spent with bona fide contractors, no allegations of malfeasance. Transparency, accountability, and adherence to the law remain our top priorities in managing public funds. #Accountability #Transparency 3/3

Key points: • Audit relates to 2021/22 during COVID-19 restrictions. • “Round Robin” approach was used under Procurement Guidelines for urgent matters. • Meetings were held virtually; all info provided to the Auditor General. 2/3

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining reaffirms full compliance with the Public Procurement Act (2015). 1/3

Yesterday (Jan 16) we reopened Business Kiosks & Shops at Border, St Elizabeth, rebuilding stronger after Hurricane Melissa. From fee relief to new tanks & aid for fishers, we’re restoring livelihoods & resilience. #BuildingBackStronger #ResilientJamaica #Fishers

This past Tuesday (Dec 23), 200 of our local food heroes received the tools they need to get back on their feet. Through the Ministry’s coordination and NCB Foundation’s $7M+ contribution, the path to recovery is well underway. #HurricaneMelissaRecovery #RebuildAgriculture

Our Farmers’ Market is in full swing, which means there’s still time to come and get your fresh produce! Simply make your way to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s playing field, located at Hope Gardens. See you there! #Farmersmarket #JAS #NewFaceofFood