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05 February 2026
FAO has convened an Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) workshop in Kingston, Jamaica, bringing together FAO teams from Jamaica, Belize, as well as colleagues from FAO sub-regional and regional offices, alongside national partners including the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).
FAO has convened an Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) workshop in Kingston, Jamaica, bringing together FAO teams from Jamaica, Belize, as well as colleagues from FAO sub-regional and regional offices, alongside national partners including the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

17 December 2025
The Forestry Unit of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (The Bahamas) supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), hosted two workshops on National Forest and Climate Strategy and on the Concept Note to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), respectively from 24–25 November 2025,...
The Forestry Unit of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (The Bahamas) supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), hosted two workshops on National Forest and Climate Strategy and on the Concept Note to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), respectively from 24–25 November 2025,...

15 December 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Jamaica Country Office, hosted a webinar on Mesh Grid Systems for Innovative Rural Energy Communities (MIREC). The virtual event held on 15 December 2025, brought together over 40 energy experts, policymakers, development practitioners and stakeholders to explore new...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Jamaica Country Office, hosted a webinar on Mesh Grid Systems for Innovative Rural Energy Communities (MIREC). The virtual event held on 15 December 2025, brought together over 40 energy experts, policymakers, development practitioners and stakeholders to explore new...

16 October 2025
Jamaica underscored its leadership in advancing climate-resilient agriculture and regional food security during the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2025, a flagship event of the World Food Forum (WFF) held at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome.
Jamaica underscored its leadership in advancing climate-resilient agriculture and regional food security during the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2025, a flagship event of the World Food Forum (WFF) held at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome.

16 September 2025
More than 5,000 Scotch Bonnet pepper seedlings found new homes in 33 schools across Jamaica as part of a hands-on activity under the project “Improving the Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain.” Though the seedlings were planted before the new school year, the initiative continues...
More than 5,000 Scotch Bonnet pepper seedlings found new homes in 33 schools across Jamaica as part of a hands-on activity under the project “Improving the Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain.” Though the seedlings were planted before the new school year, the initiative continues...

