Newly elected Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Muhammad Ibrahim, says for the next five years he will work to prioritise the incorporation of science,

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has declared that Hurricane Melissa has delivered a severe blow to Jamaica's economy, causin

In Jamaica, the destruction comes just 15 months after Hurricane Beryl impacted more than 50,000 farmers and 11,000 fishers, and caused USD 4.73 billion Jamaican dollars (about USD 29 million) in losses,

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has activated its emergency protocols and has convened its disaster management and mitigation committee in preparation for Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister Floyd Green made the disclosure during a press briefing on Saturday at Jamaica House.

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says Hurricane Melissa has delivered a crippling blow to the sector even as the assessment of

Jamaica has ordered the evacuation of its capital as it braces for what’s thought to become the most “catastrophic” hurricane in the island’s history.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, Floyd Green, says Jamaica's agricultural sector continues to show resilience, despite experiencing setbacks, speaking on Friday at the Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF ...

The updates sent by friends and neighbours on WhatsApp confirmed what fisher Prince Davis already feared: Hurricane Melissa put a hole in the stern of his 15-metre fishing boat, and damaged the cabin and back deck.

A woman walks past a food stall destroyed by Hurricane Beryl in the fishing settlement of Rocky Point, Clarendon, Jamaica, Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Collin Reid) KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaicans will contend with food shortages in the aftermath ...