The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is reminding Jamaicans to declare their possession of spiny lobsters by April 7. Between April 22 and June 30, 2024, it will be illegal for...

Plans are under way to boost the Tilapia fish industry by training farmers at the Clarendon-based HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park Academy and providing free fingerlings. According to Minister of Agriculture,...

Jamaica’s Conch industry is now more sustainable, following the recent attainment of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, under the Compete Caribbean Project. The certification covers the Industrial Dive Fishery...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is collaborating with Jamaica Customs to complete the export component of the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JWIFT) for implementation in the upcoming...

Several fishers are being trained in sea moss and oyster production under the Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience (PPCR) in the Fisheries Sector Project. Funded by the World Bank in collaboration...

The new tilapia hatchery under construction in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, is slated for completion towards the end of 2024. The 12,000 sq. ft. facility, being built at a cost...

A vessel valued at US$250,000 is slated to arrive in the island this month to facilitate the training of fishers in pelagic fishing. Acquisition of the vessel forms part of...

The upcoming training in pelagic fishing is expected to help ease the pressure on Jamaica’s reef fish. Roughly 280 fisherfolk across seven fishing communities will be trained to go farther...