The National Fisheries Authority - Jamaica

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A body under Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining responsible for the conservation & sustainable use of the Jamaica fisheries resources.
🎣Capture Fisheries | 🐟Aquaculture

Tilapia are one of the most important farmed fish in Jamaica. With the island experiencing warmer temperatures, the NFA ...
02/06/2026

Tilapia are one of the most important farmed fish in Jamaica. With the island experiencing warmer temperatures, the NFA provides recommendations for fish farmers to mitigate associated challenges.

One curious glance upward reminds us that every part of nature is connected. Fish sanctuaries don't just protect the lif...
26/05/2026

One curious glance upward reminds us that every part of nature is connected.

Fish sanctuaries don't just protect the life beneath the water: they help sustain the birds above, the plants around us, and the future our children will inherit.

Tune in to RJR94FM tomorrow, May 20, at 8:45 AM for AgroBuzz, where Dr. Bellamy will be delving into the blueprint for t...
19/05/2026

Tune in to RJR94FM tomorrow, May 20, at 8:45 AM for AgroBuzz, where Dr. Bellamy will be delving into the blueprint for the continued growth and development of Jamaica's fisheries sector.

This Wednesday, May 13 at 2PM, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the Hon. Floyd Green, MP, will deliver his...
11/05/2026

This Wednesday, May 13 at 2PM, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the Hon. Floyd Green, MP, will deliver his highly anticipated Sectoral Presentation under the theme, Growing Forward: A Blueprint for A Better Future.

The presentation will outline a clear vision for the future of agriculture, fisheries and mining in Jamaica.

Watch live on JIS TV and PBCJ.

The Caribbean Blue Justice Hub and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) convened a Blue Justice Workshop in D...
06/05/2026

The Caribbean Blue Justice Hub and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) convened a Blue Justice Workshop in Dominica on April 29–30, 2026, bringing together regional counterparts from Barbados, Grenada, and Jamaica.

Remarks were delivered by the Honourable Jullan Defoe, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Blue and Green Economy of Dominica with responsibility for Fisheries and Blue Economy and Mr. Ryan Anselm, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Blue and Green Economy of Dominica. Dr. Zahra Oliphant, Principal Director of the Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) was also in attendance.

The two-day workshop focused on strengthening regional dialogue on legislation and prosecution in support of Blue Justice efforts.

Photographer: Zahra H. Oliphant

The moratorium on the renewal of fishers' and vessel licences will end on May 11, 2026.Fishers are encouraged to begin m...
06/05/2026

The moratorium on the renewal of fishers' and vessel licences will end on May 11, 2026.

Fishers are encouraged to begin making the necessary arrangements to renew their licences in a timely manner to ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements.

The NFA urges anyone who comes into possession of more than 15kg of spiny lobster, as a result of trade during the close...
23/04/2026

The NFA urges anyone who comes into possession of more than 15kg of spiny lobster, as a result of trade during the close season, to notify the NFA about this within seven days of coming into possession of the spiny lobster.

A Fishery Inspector can seize any spiny lobster that was not declared or the NFA was not notified about.

13/04/2026

The National Fisheries Authority in coloboration with officially launched our first mariculture pilot project at Bowden Harbour! We’re moving from the reefs to offshore cages to farm red drum, which is a sustainable, high-quality protein source for our nation.
​Why this matters:

Protects our coral reefs from overfishing.
Reduces expensive seafood imports.
Creates new, stable jobs for local fishers.

​This is a new era for Jamaica's Blue Economy.

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The NFA urges anyone who comes into possession of more than 15kg of spiny lobster as a result of trade during the close ...
09/04/2026

The NFA urges anyone who comes into possession of more than 15kg of spiny lobster as a result of trade during the close season to notify the NFA about this within seven days of coming into possesion of the spiny lobster.

A Fishery Inspector may seize any spiny lobster that was not declared by April 8th or the NFA was not notified about.

04/04/2026

The National Fisheries Authority urges anyone in possession of lobster that was fished during the open season to follow these steps and submit a declaration by April 8, 2026.

Address

2C Newport East, Kingston 11
Kingston

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+18765795910

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