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30 December 2020

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), in discussion with fish vendor at the Old Harbour Bay fishing beach in St. Catherine, Joan Bailey, during a recent tour of the facility.

Gov’t Negotiating Insurance Coverage For Fisherfolk

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 30 Dec 2020   
The Government is taking steps to provide insurance coverage for the island’s fisherfolk. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry has met with two major insurance firms to finalize plans for the provision of health and general coverage. “We have started the process. It is work in progress, and the response is encouraging,” he further advised. Mr. Green said the Ministry is encouraging more inland fishing to ensure the industry’s sustainable growth, while adding that ongoing stakeholder training will be provided in order to safeguard the sector’s future...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), pets a chick handed to him by Vice President, Hi-Pro Division, Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies, Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie (ret’d) during the handover of input supplies to farmers at the Jamaica Broilers Limited headquarters in McCook’s Pen, St. Catherine, on December 16. The company donated 20,000 baby chicks and 1,000 bags of broiler ration to farmers who were affected by flood damage.

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