April 27, 2022
MINISTER of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting. Photo: Racardo Thomas/Tribune Staff
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Sweeting says govt is progressing in addressing conch population decline
MINISTER of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting defended the government’s efforts to manage queen conch fishing yesterday.
Sweeting ‘to advance agriculture industry’
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said yesterday that the Davis administration is committed to advancing the agricultural industry.
Marijuana laws ‘by end of year’
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said he is hopeful that the government’s marijuana legalisation will be presented to Parliament before the end of the year.
Sweeting to lead Jamaica delegation
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting will lead a delegation to Jamaica to visit the 68th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show.
Gov’t eyes double return on ‘harsh health realities’
The Government plans to solve “the harsh realities” of Family Island healthcare by doubling the number of new and renovated clinics that will be overhauled via $45.5m in development financing.
$6m allocated for food security initiatives
THE government is allocating over $6m to support its food security initiatives, according to Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Clay Sweeting.
Ministry to celebrate Cooperative Month
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs is celebrating Cooperative Month this month.
Potter’s Cay vendors given access to repair supplies
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday said Potter’s Cay Dock vendors affected by a fire last year were provided with letters to access supplies to rebuild their stalls.
Consultants hired for council consultation
THE government has hired consultants to help redraft the Local Government Act to give more power to Family Island councils, including greater ability to raise revenue.
Food kitchens are planned throughout Family Islands
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said his ministry is working with other government entities to promote national food sustainability and to introduce food kitchens throughout the Family Islands.
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