Editorial | Conservation of bees

In Jamaica, it is not often that bees crop up in strategic discussions about agriculture, food security or environmental protection. Yet, the insect is important to all of these. It is why, post-Hurricane Melissa, which destroyed thousands of colonies last October, they deserve attention, as well as policies to help in the rebuilding and conserving of hives. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, bees are critical pollinators.

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