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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry.

2.7 Million Trees Already Planted Under National Initiative

A total of 2.7 million trees have already been planted under a national initiative targeting three million, the Forestry Department has reported. Speaking on Nationwide 90 FM’s ‘Ask the Minister’ segment on Tuesday (September 12), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and...

Climatologist at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), Cédric Van Meerbeeck, gives an outlook on the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season during the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative for Jamaica, Denise Antonio, speaking during the UNDP’s semi-virtual Resilient Series Fireside Chat at the organisation’s Country Office in Kingston, on June 1.

UNDP Representative Says Caribbean Not Helpless to Addressing Climate Change

(File Photo)Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Conservator of Forests, Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry, plant a sapling as part of the launch of the urban tree planting thrust, at Jamaica House on Saturday (January 28).

Forestry Department to Maintain Seedlings Planted Along Highway 2000

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom (UK), the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, addresses a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown Kingston, on May 19.

Jamaica to Benefit from £7-Million Climate Financing Package

Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, today (April 26), at Jamaica House.

3 years ago Climate ChangeWater

Rainfall Rebounded in March, but Drought Still On

There was a slight rebound in Jamaica’s rainfall levels for the month of March, but the country continues to face a meteorological drought. “Rainfall was not as bad as it could have been, and so, we take comfort in [that] fact,” said Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, at a post-Cabinet press briefing, today (April 26)....

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), greets German Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel (right), during the launch ceremony of the Coral Carib project at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (April 25). Looking on is General Manager, Alligator Head Foundation, Nickie Myers.

3 years ago Climate Change

Jamaica to Benefit from Six-Year Project to Protect Coral Reefs

Jamaica’s capacity to conserve and restore its coral reefs is being bolstered under the six-year CoralCarib project. To be implemented through funding from Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI), CoralCarib is targeted at four Caribbean countries where 60 per cent of the region’s reefs are found. In addition to Jamaica, the others are Cuba, Dominican Republic and Haiti. The project will...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on March 3.

3 years ago Climate Change

Additional $100 Million for Drought Response

The Government will be spending an additional $100 million to respond to the meteorological drought that the country is experiencing. The sum is in addition to an initial $50 million to support the response measures by the Government. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in...

(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).

3 years ago Climate ChangeFinance & Public Service

$230 Million for Project to Bolster Resilience to Climate Change

Rollout of Jamaica’s Path from Hills to Ocean Project is set to continue in fiscal year 2023/24 with a $230.89-million budgetary allocation. The sum is programmed in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, which will be deliberated by the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 1 and 2. The project, programmed for implementation over eight years, commenced...

Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization, Professor Petteri Taalas, addresses the second day of the hybrid staging of the WMO Regional Conference (Regional Association IV), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on February 7. The Conference is being held from February 6 to 9.

3 years ago Climate ChangeWeather

WMO Commits to Improving Early Warning Services in Region

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has emphasised its commitment to supporting the improvement of early warning services in countries, while acknowledging the challenges faced by Central America and the Caribbean in that area. Speaking at the WMO Regional Conference (Regional Association IV), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on February 7, Secretary General of the WMO, Professor Petteri Taalas,...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), listens a point being made by Jamaica College student, Raheem Hall (left). Looking on (from left) are The Queen’s High School student, Tiffany Johnson; Chair, non-governmental organisation (NGO) Acorn, Milton Samuda and The Queen’s High School student, Devonae Irving. The event was the Acorn Climate Summit 2022 held on Monday (October 24) at The Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, Kingston.

3 years ago Climate Change

Gov’t to Push Access to Adaptation Financing at COP 27

Unlocking financing for adaptation to the impacts of climate change will be among the topics that the Government of Jamaica will be placing at the forefront of discussions at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27). The event will be held from November 6 to 18 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. COP 27 facilitates the meeting of countries...

Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, speaks at the signing of a grant agreement between Jamaica and the USTDA at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, St. James, on September 7.

3 years ago Climate Change

USTDA Grant to Help Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, says a technical assistance grant awarded to Jamaica will help mitigate the effects of climate change. Ms. Ebong, who spoke at the signing ceremony for the USTDA’s Emergency Communication Network Technical Assistance Programme, at the Hilton Rose Hall, St. James, on September 7, said that “now more than ever”...