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05 August 2025

Senior Director of the Veterinary Services Division, Dr. Ikolyn Ricketts

Owners of Animals Urged to Get Them Tagged

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 05 Aug 2025   

Owners of animals are being urged to utilise the services of the Veterinary Services Division to get them tagged, to protect them from theft and to control diseases.

According to Senior Director of the Division, Dr. Ikolyn Ricketts, the entity is promoting animal welfare, protecting public health, advancing food safety and security, and safeguarding the trading of animal and animal products.

“I really implore you to reach out to us, the Veterinary Services Division, we have an office in every parish. Reach out to us, tell us what your circumstances are or your animal, and...

Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left), representing Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, engages in light conversation with (from left) Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams; President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Owen Dobson; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and Chief Executive Officer of the JAS, Derron Grant. Occasion was the first day of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (Aug.1).

Denbigh a Key Driver in the Advancement of Agriculture

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 05 Aug 2025   

The annual Denbigh show has been a key driver in the advancement of agriculture in Jamaica, serving as a platform for showcasing innovation, and educating farmers and the public about modern agricultural practices, says Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Owen Dobson.

Addressing Friday’s (Aug. 1) staging of the Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, Mr. Dobson said he is “overjoyed” that the event is back to its three-day staging this year after a one day show in 2024 due to the impact of hurricane Beryl.

He said that the entity continues to...

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