St. Thomas Bee Farmers Association

Association started about 1970 with a little over 400 members

NOTE: We are divided into 4 clusters White Horses, Wilmington, Airy Castle and Llandewey cluster only representatives from these cluster come to the parish association, have completed a project of $2.3 million funded by USAID /PARE Project which ended in October 2009 were we trained 30 participants.

Executive Members:

• Mr. Delroy Mcnish, President
• Ms. Rosetta Gayle,Vice President
• Ms. Verl Johnson, Secretary
• Ms. Karene Livingston, Assistant Secretary
• Ms. Emancia Perry, Treasurer
• Ms. Dorette Abraham, Assistant Treasurer /PRO
• Mrs. Rose Allen, Administrator

Contact: Belfast Road, RADA, Morant Bay St. Thomas

Tips on Becoming a Bee Farmer

• Read literature on Bee Farming
• Register with your Parish Association
• Registering helps you to learn from experienced bee farmers and network
• Keep in mind at all times that you are running a business so...
  • Talk to JBDC; Jampro and also JIPO

Most importantly LOVE your Bees and Bee Natural

DO's and Don'tS of  Bee Farming

• Do's
  • Love your Bees
  • Wear protective clothing especially for your eyes
  • Network - this will assist in marketing your products