Mined-Out Lands To Return To Production

Transport and Mining Minister Mike Henry has said mined-out bauxite lands across the island will be returned to productive use, especially in the area of agriculture.
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During a tour of two water-harvesting and greenhouse cluster projects in St Ann last week, Henry said he is determined to ensure that the lands are returned to the people of Jamaica with a view to adding value to their lives.The projects, which are under the auspices of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund's (JSIF) Rural Economic Development Initiative and the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), are located in Watt Town and Tobolski in South West St Ann and involve some 160 farmers and over 40 greenhouses.