100 million dollar recovery programme implemented by Banana Board and RADA to revive the banana and plantain sector

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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4 firearms and several rounds of ammunition seized in St. Mary, St. Elizabeth and St. Catherine

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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Two arrested following seizure of two firearms and more than 100 rounds of ammunition in St. Elizabeth yesterday

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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PM Holness and Rubio agree to maintain close engagement, as Jamaica and US strengthen longstanding partnership

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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Two government officials arrested following large cocaine seizure

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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Wanted man fatally shot by police during alleged confrontation in Kingston

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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Education Ministry announces dates for this year’s PEP exams

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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Taxi operator fatally stabbed in road rage incident in Runaway Bay; alleged attackers injured in crash while fleeing

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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Maggotty High mourns student killed in quadruple fatal crash in St. Elizabeth on Saturday

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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PM Holness calls on church to play greater role in helping to reduce social violence in society

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production.

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally. 

He said the initiative is designed to restore production quickly and ensure the resilience of the sector.

Mr. Green noted that the programme is aimed at supporting at least 5000 farmers across the island and rehabilitating more than 2500 hectares of farmland damaged by the hurricane.

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