On our way to the river we were all excited to stop by the statue of our cultural icon Miss Lou! As a belated birthday tribute I did an excerpt of the first Miss Lou poem I learned when I was in primary school. - "Mi Bredda" @JCDCJamaica
🇯🇲What is Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) and why is it an important tool in humanitarian response?
The Core CVA Training Workshop equipped participants with practical skills to design and implement cash-based assistance programmes under the #ADAPTJamaica Project.
During the mission to St. Elizabeth, they visited farming communities, poultry farms and fishing areas affected by the hurricane, including Springfield, Beacon, Calabash and Flagaman, where they engaged with farmers and fishers on recovery, resilience and food security.
Woi! My 6th novel, A HOUSE FOR MISS PAULINE, is on the 2026 RSL Ondjaate Prize Shortlist. This Prize is for a book which evokes the spirit of a place. I'm thrilled. Thanks to @dialoguepub my agent Laetitia Ruthford and @RSLiterature
We mourn the passing of our colleague Roberto Sandoval, Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer for FAO's Subregional Office for the Caribbean (SLC).
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.
Media coverage doesn’t just reflect food markets; it shapes them. Even one extra news mention can amplify price swings, fueling volatility and leading to costly policy mistakes. So it's critical to strengthen market transparency and risk communication. https://t.co/ZaleYvfJLS
The wedding blended American and Jamaican traditions in honor of the athlete couple’s respective backgrounds, with a special performance by gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard and plenty of dancing. https://t.co/PkjJyk6TDs
📊 Disruptions in energy, fertilizers, and trade are impacting agrifood systems and food security in the region.
💬Join this high-level dialogue with leaders and decision-makers.➡️https://t.co/vmneiCRtVp
Dahlia Harris, #Jamaican actress, writer, stage director, producer, media personality, showrunner, entrepreneur, born 54 years ago today, on 27 Mar 1972, in Spanish Town. #Jamaica#Caribbean
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🇯🇲Community transformation!
200+ beneficiaries trained and supported with climate-smart systems & resources for #BetterProduction
A strong close to the #ImprovingRuralLivelihoods project supported by the Government of India🇮🇳 through @UNOSSC and national partners @moafjm
Cuisines across Small Island Developing States #SIDS tell powerful stories about culture, resilience, and community.
FAO is collecting recipes that honor these traditions!
🍲 Have a dish that reflects your island’s story?
📩 Submit HERE https://t.co/TrK7qT15X3
First time hosting my family in Kgn for Christmas given the situation in Black River. We are appreciating this episode of #AllAngles esp the segment with ‘Auntie Allie’ (Allison Morris). The historical legacy of my community has always been a source of pride. @djmillerJA
So I just happened upon @DeafCanCoffee new cafe and I’m so excited. I’ve never wanted to sign soo badly! @Toniterp nuh have no online course?
At least I know how to sign thank you and they are so warm.
Nah do no more relief effort drive wid unu. Unu only ah “help” fi photo ops tpc. Had to LEAVE the velocity/hottwheelz group (we neva even know say ah dem tbh) to be productive. Other individual groups of people did as well (big up the ppl dem inna the blue plate mazda cx5)
Anyway body watch @coswaynesamms video of his Black River visit? My heart is in a million pieces. If I cry anymore my head will split. I know people are mobilizing but please reach out to me if you can donate today.
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