State ministers support local farmers in Douglas Castle with fertilisers and seedlings

Latest News International News North & East Environment Social Love Horse Racing World Champs Commonwealth Games FIFA World Cup 2022 Entertainment Art & Culture Tuesday Style Food Awards JOL Takes Style Out Design Week JA Black Friday Relationships Classifieds Motor Vehicles Place an Ad Jobs & Careers Study Centre Jnr Study Centre Advertorial Supplements Latest News International News North & East Environment Social Love Horse Racing World Champs Commonwealth Games FIFA World Cup 2022 Entertainment Art & Culture Tuesday Style Food Awards JOL Takes Style Out Design Week JA Black Friday Relationships Classifieds Motor Vehicles Place an Ad Jobs & Careers Study Centre Jnr Study Centre Advertorial Supplements International News Food Awards Entertainment World Champs Career & Education Environment Advertorial Supplements Classifieds Design Week Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, Member of Parliament for St Ann South Western, Zavia Mayne and Minister of State provide farmers in Douglas Castle in St Ann with fertiliser and seedlings to assist with the restoration of their crops and livelihoods. Latest News, News November 22, 2025 State ministers support local farmers in Douglas Castle with fertilisers and seedlings KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several ministers of state have continued their push to provide local agricultural relief to Jamaicans impacted by Hurricane Melissa with a visit to Douglas Castle, St Ann. The state ministers mobilised privately raised resources to support farmers who suffered significant crop losses in recent weather events. The visit on Friday was led by Member of Parliament for St Ann South Western, Zavia Mayne. He was accompanied by his colleague, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. During the visit, farmers received fertiliser and seedlings to assist with the restoration of their crops and livelihoods. Member of Parliament for St Ann South Western, Zavia Mayne, provides a farmer in Douglas Castle, St Ann, with a bag of fertiliser to restart their livelihood following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Looking on is State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge. Mayne emphasised the urgent need for increased support for farming districts across the island, noting that farmers have endured extensive devastation and require targeted assistance to recover. He underscored that agriculture remains a critical pillar of rural and national development, and that protecting farmers’ livelihoods is essential to strengthening the economy. Terrelonge noted that he was pleased to join his colleague in supporting Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who has charged them with assisting in relief efforts in affected communities. A farmer in Douglas Castle, St Ann being presented with a bag of seedling by Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge. He highlighted the broader importance of safeguarding the country’s food security at a time when global uncertainties continue to affect supply chains. He reinforced that supporting farmers is central to ensuring that Jamaica maintains a stable, reliable source of locally produced food, and that these interventions help build long-term resilience. Cuthbert-Flynn stressed the value of providing consistent support to rural constituencies and commended the collaborative approach taken by government ministries and agencies. She acknowledged the ongoing challenges faced by rural communities and emphasised the need for more initiatives of this nature to bolster local recovery efforts. The distribution exercise in Douglas Castle forms part of the Holness administration’s wider agricultural recovery and resilience programme aimed at restoring productivity, strengthening food security and supporting communities most affected by recent weather systems. Tags: Douglas Castle Hurricane Melissa State Ministers {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} 0 Comments · Make a comment ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER International News, Latest News Six airlines cancel Venezuela flights after US warning November 22, 2025 CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Six airlines cancelled flights to Venezuela on Saturday, an industry group said, after the US aviation regulator warned of... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News CXC extends exam timetable for Jamaica November 22, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica. 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