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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining mourns the passing of Dr. Alexander “Al” Powell, a visionary leader whose exceptional dedication helped to transform the agricultural sector. Dr. Powell passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 74.

Dr. Powell, a respected agribusiness leader and public servant was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Agro-Invest on July 1, 2019, bringing with him more than 25 years of senior executive experience across both private and public sector organizations.

His strategic foresight, assisted in guiding the Corporation to expand...

08 July 2025; Montego Bay, Jamaica – The Twentieth Session of the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC), the largest regional fishery body of the Latin America and the Caribbean under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), officially opened today, July 8, 2025, in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The hybrid meeting brings together over 25 members of the Commission, and ten international and regional partner organizations, including fisherfolk organizations, and technical experts to review progress, share innovations, and agree on priorities for sustainable...

A partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Alkaline’s New Rules Festival has delivered what many across social media are calling a landmark moment for youth engagement in agriculture. Held in Falmouth, Trelawny from July 2-3, the New Era Agriculture Youth Workshop brought together a targeted group of young Jamaicans for a focused, high-impact experience designed to bridge inspiration and implementation within the country’s most essential sector.

Organised in collaboration with the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, the two-day workshop was aligned with the Ministry’...