Chairman of the Jamaica Broilers Group Robert Levy has been inducted as the only Jamaican – and one of three regional inaugural members – in the Caribbean Poultry Association’s Hall of Fame. He was lauded by the association for his career-long contribution to the advancement of the poultry industry locally and regionally and initiating a number of successful programmes to assist poultry farmers to be profitable.

At a special Awards Ceremony hosted last month by the Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) at the Radisson Trinidad Hotel in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Levy was described as a ‘catalyst of change’ within the poultry industry, having introduced a number of Jamaica Broilers Group-led initiatives which have resulted in greater efficiencies and yield for farmers. Among them is the technology-driven tunnel-ventilated house to replace the traditional chicken house, which is now in high demand across the Caribbean.

Levy’s unwavering support for the CPA – from concept to development – was also recognised, where today the governments of the region refer to the association as a fine example of best practices which should be replicated by other commodity groups.