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31 October 2018
Fisheries representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean meet to assess the commitments and the progress made regarding sustainable management and conservation of the queen conch. Queen conch is the second most important invertebrate in the Caribbean. Queen conch production continues to show a negative trend in the region, largely attributed...
Fisheries representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean meet to assess the commitments and the progress made regarding sustainable management and conservation of the queen conch. Queen conch is the second most important invertebrate in the Caribbean. Queen conch production continues to show a negative trend in the region, largely attributed...
29 October 2018
The tenacious ginger rhizome rot disease has thrived in Jamaica for years, managing to reduce our production of quality ginger on the global market. Throughout the years, FAO has supported the Government of Jamaica in trying to rid the island of the disease and nurture the planting of disease free...
The tenacious ginger rhizome rot disease has thrived in Jamaica for years, managing to reduce our production of quality ginger on the global market. Throughout the years, FAO has supported the Government of Jamaica in trying to rid the island of the disease and nurture the planting of disease free...
26 October 2018
Test your knowledge on migration, agriculture and rural development- answer these questions
Test your knowledge on migration, agriculture and rural development- answer these questions
26 October 2018
In October 2018, the Government of Jamaica passed a revised Fisheries Act with 25 Amendments. The new act replaces the 1975 Fishing Industry Act and aims to foster a more enabling environment and legal framework for the Fisheries sector. It also aims to ensure that the sustainable management and development of...
In October 2018, the Government of Jamaica passed a revised Fisheries Act with 25 Amendments. The new act replaces the 1975 Fishing Industry Act and aims to foster a more enabling environment and legal framework for the Fisheries sector. It also aims to ensure that the sustainable management and development of...
18 October 2018
Our Actions are Our Future. A #Zero Hunger world by 2030 is possible, was the theme for this year’s World Food Day. Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize joined in days of celebration through national ceremonies, a conference, a health walk/run/fair, food donations, exhibitions, and a youth symposium. These activities shed...
Our Actions are Our Future. A #Zero Hunger world by 2030 is possible, was the theme for this year’s World Food Day. Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize joined in days of celebration through national ceremonies, a conference, a health walk/run/fair, food donations, exhibitions, and a youth symposium. These activities shed...
