Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is advising the public to pay keen attention to reliable sources to avoid misinformation about the impending tropical storm. “We have already seen projections and forecasts going around that do not reflect the Meteorological Service of Jamaica ‘s (Met Service’s) forecast, so we ask that you pay attention to [the...

A five-year initiative has been launched to address Jamaica’s urban climate and societal challenges by integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) into urban planning and community development. Dubbed ‘Jamaica Urban Solutions for the Environment’ (J-USE), the initiative is funded by Global Affairs Canada with an investment of Can$4 million and is being implemented by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), which is...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is urging Jamaicans to prepare as the country braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. “This is certainly not a time for panic, but it is a time for preparation,” he said, during a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) this morning (October 22)....

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH is now in effect for Jamaica as there is the potential for a tropical cyclone to form in the central Caribbean later today. This means that Tropical Storm conditions could pose a possible threat to Jamaica within 48 hours. Satellite, radar, and surface observations suggests that the area of Low Pressure over the central Caribbean Sea...

After eight weeks of intensive training designed to help climate-focused entrepreneurs move beyond the start-up phase, three businesses are on the way to scaling up, having been selected as the winners of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) ScaleItUp Accelerator. The winners – Damani Thomas’ Carbon Neutral Initiative; Towerfarms owned by John Mark Clayton and Kerrie-Anne Gray; and Joanna Anderson’s...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called for decisive global action on climate financing, enhanced support for the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, and inclusive policies that allow Cuba full participation in the global economy. Dr. Holness, who delivered Jamaica’s National Statement during the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly...

In keeping with its commitment to global climate action and its pledge to lead by example on the international stage, Jamaica has submitted an updated national climate action plan to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement on Wednesday (September 24) during his address at the 2025...