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2C Newport East, Kingston, Jamaica
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08 Jan 2026

NFA ready to accept applications to fish for 2026 Conch Season

Posted on January 8, 2026January 14, 2026
Source: JIS The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is ready to acce...
21 Nov 2025
Staff delivering fisheries relief packages Jamaica fishers received at Belmont Fishing Beach.

NFA delivers 300 critical relief packages to Fishers in Western Parishes

Posted on November 21, 2025January 19, 2026
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining The Ministry...
16 Nov 2025

Agriculture Minister pushes for more farmers, fishers to sign up for insurance coverage

Posted on November 16, 2025January 7, 2026
Source: JIS Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Flo...
13 Nov 2025
A Jamaican artisanal fishing vessel eligible for Jamaica fishery relief measures after the hurricane.

NFA temporarily waives fees for fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa

Posted on November 13, 2025January 5, 2026
Source: Radio Jamaica The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has an...
13 Nov 2025
Official announcement of Jamaica fishery relief measures after Hurricane Melissa.

Licence and registration fees waived for fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa

Posted on November 13, 2025January 5, 2026
Source: Jamaica Gleaner The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has...
10 Nov 2025
Catastrophic fisheries sector damage Jamaica at the Whitehouse fishing beach.

NFA confirms billions in damage to fisheries sector after Hurricane Melissa

Posted on November 10, 2025January 5, 2026
Source: Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Fisheri...
06 Nov 2025
Devastated banana field in St. Elizabeth requiring Hurricane Melissa damage reporting.

Agriculture Ministry establishes dedicated hotlines for Hurricane Melissa damage reporting

Posted on November 6, 2025January 5, 2026
Source: Jamaica Gleaner The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and...
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National Fisheries Authority

The National Fisheries Authority of Jamaica
is the model of excellence in capture fisheries
and aquaculture management and development
in Jamaica.

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Kingston, Jamaica.

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