Update Of National Climate Change Policy Framework In Progress
The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is currently in the process of finalising the update of the National Climate Change Policy Framework, says …
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Dr. Tufton Appeals For Private Property Owners To Come Forward
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is appealing for private property owners to come forward as the Government seeks appropriate space …
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Gov’t Moves To Establish Goat Islands As Wildlife Sanctuary
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will seek to develop eco-tourism in the Goat Islands, as the Government …
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Forestry Dept. Meets Conditions For EU Funds
The Government has reported that during the fiscal year 2019/20, the Forestry Department satisfactorily met the conditions to access the first tranche of €2 million …
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Increased Access To Climate Finance
The Government has increased access to climate finance and finalised the development of Jamaica’s country programme for engagement with the Green Climate Fund, with a …
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Forestry Department Receives Technical Assistance From EU
The Forestry Department has received technical assistance support from the European Union (EU) totalling €850,000 (J$128 million) that will significantly boost the agency’s work in …
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Church Corner Landfill In St. Thomas To Be Relocated
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says land has been identified to relocate the Church Corner landfill in St. Thomas, while …
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Gov’t Taking Disaster Resilience Seriously – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is taking seriously its responsibility to build the country’s resilience against disasters. He said focus …
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Jamaican Iguana To Populate Great Goat Island
The Great Goat Island has been labelled as the “perfect” place for strengthening the population of the Jamaican iguana and other endemic species. The Goat …
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Green Climate Readiness Project Gets $140 Million
A sum of $140.1 million has been allocated in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica’s National Designated Authority (NDA) under …
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Montego Bay Waterfront Protection Project Gets $489 Million
A sum of $489 million has been allocated for the Montego Bay Waterfront Protection Project in the new fiscal year. Details are given in the …
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Sum Allocated To Improve The Environment In Negril
The Government will be spending more than $144 million for environmental improvement to the Negril area, as outlined in the 2020/2021 Budget, now before the …
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$40 Million Compensation For Residents Affected By JISCO/Alpart Mud Lake
Some 1, 200 residents of 10 communities surrounding the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart alumina refinery in St. Elizabeth, who have been affected by …
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Youth Invited To Participate In Regional Platform Contests
Young people in Jamaica and across the region are being encouraged to submit applications for the Resilience Talk and Social Media Youth Volunteers contests, which …
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More Jamaicans Encouraged To Support The National Tree-Planting Initiative
Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, is encouraging more Jamaicans to support the National Tree-planting Programme, aimed at safeguarding …
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Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Rich Biodiversity
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is calling on more Jamaicans to preserve the rich biodiversity that exists, given the impact Climate Change …
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Government Deliberate In Implementing Eco-Friendly And Sustainable Projects – Senator
Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, says the Government is being strategic and deliberate in the design and implementation …
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Thousands Of Trees Planted Islandwide
Since the launch of the National Tree Planting Programme late last year, more than 84,000 trees have been planted islandwide. This was disclosed by Parliamentary …
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Jamaica Will See Benefits Of Plastics And Polystyrene Ban – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the benefits to be derived from the ban on single-use plastics and polystyrene foam will materialise over …
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St. Elizabeth Communities Cleared of Bulky Waste
Several communities in St. Elizabeth were cleared of bulky waste and other garbage on Saturday (Jan. 25). The initiative was part of the national dengue …
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