Fishery Sector Important to Jamaica Region
JAMAICA - The fishery and aquaculture sector in Jamaica is playing a pivotal role in providing a livelihood for thousands of people across the region.

Campaign to Boost Ornamental Fish Production
JAMAICA - The Jamaica Ornamental Fish Farmers Association (JOFFA) is aiming to carve out a share of the multi-million dollar trade in the global market by growing the industry

Aqua Vet Services Get $9 Million to Uphold EU Credentials
KINGSTON - Jamaica's Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Services Division has been allocated $34.4 million in the 2008/09 Estimates of Expenditure, that's now before the House of Representatives.

Immaculate Procedures Rank Processor World Class
JAMAICA - Processing procedures at Aquaculture Jamaica Limited echoes the brand image of the 'Best Dressed Fish'. Sixty per cent of the product is prepared for the international market, with 90 per cent destined for the United Kingdom.

Shellfish Plan Put to State
MASSACHUSETTS - A group of Kingston fishermen has asked the Board of Selectmen to consider opening part of Kingston Bay to commercial aquaculture.

National fisher-folk organisation launched
JAMAICA - A national fisher-folk organisation (NFO) was launched last Friday at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre, Kingston. It aims to promote management of the sector to enhance sustainable utilisation of marine resources, the Government Information...