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The Salt Marsh mangrove in Falmouth, Trelawny.

NEPA Spearheads Replanting of Salt Marsh Mangrove

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will be undertaking a mangrove habitat rehabilitation project in Salt Marsh, Trelawny, on Friday (June 7) in observance of World Ocean Day 2024. Manager of NEPA’s Ecosystems Management Branch, Monique Curtis, told JIS...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with Chief Executive Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis, during Wednesday’s (June 5) symposium on ecosystems restoration, in observance of World Environment Day, at The Summit in New Kingston.

Gov’t Taking Steps to Reduce Pollution of the Rio Cobre

Technical Assistant for Transport in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Donaree Muirhead, delivers remarks at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) forum, held on Friday (May 31) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Ms. Muirhead represented portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

PHOTOS: NMIA Airport Forum

Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy, makes a presentation at the closing-out workshop for the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience Jamaica (PPCR) Project in Jamaica, held on Thursday (May 30), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: Closing Out Ceremony For PPCR Project

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the 105th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) at Jacisera Park in St. Andrew on Thursday (May 30).

More Than 10,000 Public-Sector Contract Workers Transitioned To Permanent Employment

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Improved Water Supply for Residents of Western Jamaica in Coming Weeks

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says residents in western Jamaica can expect significant improvements in their water supply within the coming weeks. During a stakeholder meeting at the Grand Palladium Hotel in Hanover on May 29, Minister Samuda highlighted ongoing works in West End, the Salt Creek Bridge...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), looks on as Commercial Metering Manager at Miya Jamaica, Kemar Knight (second right), highlights the work being done in Newlands, St. Catherine, as part of the Portmore Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme. Councillor for the Southboro Division, Damara Lawson, and Country Manager for Miya Jamaica, Alvaro Ramalho, also look on. The occasion was a recent tour of the Portmore community to observe work in progress under the NRW Programme, which is being undertaken by NWC and Miya Jamaica.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Non-Revenue Water Programme Reaping Results in Portmore

The National Water Commission (NWC) has reduced water loss in Portmore from 70 to 40 per cent, while simultaneously increasing supply of the commodity to more residents in the St. Catherine community. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during a recent tour of Newlands, where infrastructure...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), looks at something of interest being pointed out by Vice President, National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan (centre) and Water Supply Manager, Chadron Stern, during a tour of water projects in East Rural St. Andrew on Friday (May 24).

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Tour of Water Projects in East Rural St. Andrew – Photos Only

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), looks at something of interest being pointed out by Vice President, National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan (centre) and Water Supply Manager, Chadron Stern, during a tour of water projects in East Rural St. Andrew on Friday (May 24).

Postmasters-General, Directors of Post, and delegates across Caribbean Community member and associate states are meeting at the ROK Hotel, downtown Kingston, from May 21 to 23 for the Electronic Advance Data (EAD) and Regional Transport Workshops.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Hosting Training Workshops for Caribbean Postal Operators

Postal operators from across the Caribbean have convened in Kingston for the much-anticipated Electronic Advance Data (EAD) and Regional Transport Workshops. Hosted by the Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post), in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Bureau (IB), the workshops bring together Postmasters-General, Directors of Post, and delegates across Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member and associate states for...

Senior Public Education and Community Outreach Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Ava Tomlinson.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

NEPA Protecting Winns Morass Wetlands in Falmouth

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is focused on protecting the Winns Morass wetlands in Falmouth, Trelawny as an ecological restoration and conservation site. Senior Public Education and Community Outreach Officer at NEPA, Ava Tomlinson, told JIS News that Winns Morass is one of the few remaining portions of virgin forests left on the island, particularly on the north...

An aerial view of the Winns Morass in Falmouth, Trelawny.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

NEPA Engaging Rock Community on Wetlands Tour to Mark International Day for Biodiversity

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will mark International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) with a field trip to the Winns Morass in Falmouth, Trelawny, for students and residents in and around the community of Rock on Tuesday, May 21. IDB is being observed globally on May 22 under the theme: ‘Be Part of the Plan’, in keeping with...

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Water Projects Valued $400 Million for Portland

The Government will be undertaking several projects, valued at more than $400 million, to improve access to water in Portland. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, provided details of the projects at a disaster preparedness town hall meeting, held at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio, Portland, on...