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Government of Jamaica
National Fisheries Authority

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+1 876 948 9014

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fisheries@nfa.gov.jm

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2C Newport East, Kingston, Jamaica
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10 Oct 2026

Red Drum Fish Harvest Showcases Jamaica’s Mariculture Potential

Posted on October 10, 2026October 22, 2026
SOURCE: Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Following the successful...
05 Oct 2026

Caribbean Governments Move to Strengthen Protections for Fishers as Pressure Grows on Marine Space

Posted on October 5, 2026October 22, 2026
SOURCE: Vision Newspaper Regional fisheries ministers are advancing...
05 Oct 2026

‘Real work starts’ – Green calls for action on Caribbean food barriers as CWA wraps up  

Posted on October 5, 2026October 22, 2026
   SOURCE: Jamaica Gleaner  Caribbean countries are bei...
04 Oct 2026

Region-wide initiative underway to protect marine resources

Posted on October 4, 2026October 22, 2026
SOURCE: RJR News  Regional governments are moving to protect fish...
28 Sep 2026

Caribbean Fisheries Ministers approve new protocols on marine spatial planning, IUU fishing, and seafood traceability

Posted on September 28, 2026October 22, 2026
SOURCE: CRFM's website  The Ministerial Council of the Caribbean...
12 Sep 2026

Businessman found with lobster outside designated season fined $1M  

Posted on September 12, 2026October 21, 2026
SOURCE: The Gleaner  A St Catherine businessman has been fined a...
01 Sep 2026

Dr. Zahra Oliphant appointed acting-CEO of National Fisheries Authority

Posted on September 1, 2026October 21, 2026
Dr. Zahra Oliphant has been appointed acting chief executive officer o...
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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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2C Newport East,
Kingston, Jamaica.

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