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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...
16 October 2018
Ninety-two (92) students representing five (5) secondary and tertiary learning institutions in Southern Belize, today, took part in the 2nd Annual Rural Youth Symposium: Engaging Rural Youth on Agriculture. The students hailing from the Toledo Community College, Independence High School, Julian Cho Technical High School, University of Belize, Toledo; and...
Ninety-two (92) students representing five (5) secondary and tertiary learning institutions in Southern Belize, today, took part in the 2nd Annual Rural Youth Symposium: Engaging Rural Youth on Agriculture. The students hailing from the Toledo Community College, Independence High School, Julian Cho Technical High School, University of Belize, Toledo; and...
01 October 2018
From October 8 to 12, 2018, the Government of Barbados will host the 15th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) under the theme: “Strengthening Agriculture for a Healthier Future in the Region”
From October 8 to 12, 2018, the Government of Barbados will host the 15th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) under the theme: “Strengthening Agriculture for a Healthier Future in the Region”
28 September 2018
Mr Juan Cheaz joined the FAO family in September 2018 following an extensive career in the field of development serving Latin America and the Caribbean. Mr Cheaz is a trained Economist with relevant technical and managerial experience in agriculture and rural development. Just before joining FAO, Mr. Cheaz worked for...
Mr Juan Cheaz joined the FAO family in September 2018 following an extensive career in the field of development serving Latin America and the Caribbean. Mr Cheaz is a trained Economist with relevant technical and managerial experience in agriculture and rural development. Just before joining FAO, Mr. Cheaz worked for...
