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The Government is committing a total of $75 million over three years, towards the implementation of a plastic bottle deposit scheme. This was announced by Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who … Continued
Senate President, Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson, is calling for greater involvement from the private sector in the banning of single-use plastic bags, commonly referred to as scandal bags. Issuing the call in the Senate on June 8, in observance of World … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is encouraging school administrators to engage their students in positive activities to mark World Environment Day on Tuesday, June 5, under the theme: ‘Beat Plastic Pollution – If You can’t Reuse it, Refuse … Continued
Jamaica is among three Caribbean islands to benefit from a four-year initiative that will help the country prioritise and invest in ecosystems that specifically reduce its risk of disasters related to climate change. The Dominican Republic and Grenada are the … Continued
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has commended Jamaica on its ongoing efforts to reduce motor-vehicle carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions through improved fuel efficiency. This is expected to improve the overall environmental and human health in the country. Programme Officer, … Continued
Senior Director of Technical Service in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson, says Jamaica and other tourism-dependent countries must consistently evaluate the industry’s economic, environmental and social impact globally to ensure the sector remains sustainable and relevant. Mr. Dobson, who … Continued
Several communities in upper Clarendon will benefit from a US$783,000 Climate Change Adaptation programme, courtesy of the Environmental Health Foundation (EHF). Project Manager with the EHF, Faradaine Forbes-Edwards, told JIS News that the initiative is to increase production and improve … Continued
The Child Development Agency (CDA) partnered with the Forestry Department to plant 500 trees on October 6, observed as National Tree Planting Day 2017, under the theme ‘Today’s Trees, Tomorrow’s Future’. Children in State care facilities and members of the … Continued
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is reminding interested parties to submit feedback on recently drafted provisional development orders by the September 30 deadline. Persons are being asked to send comments, recommendations and objections to the Town and Country … Continued
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has affirmed that it is on track to producing updated provisional development orders for the entire island by March 2018. A Development Order is a legal document that sets out the framework, guidelines … Continued
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has embarked on an ‘Adopt a Beach’ programme aimed at encouraging people of all ages to become directly involved in cleaning the coastlines. The volunteer effort is designed to increase public awareness and … Continued
More persons are being encouraged to get involved in the National Environment and Planning Agency’s (NEPA) Million Tree Challenge, under which 7,000 trees have been planted to date. The initiative, which was launched on May 22, 2017 to commemorate International … Continued
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) says Jamaicans must prepare for above-normal activity for the 2017 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 – November 30. Director of the Met Service, Evan Thompson, said some 11 to 17 tropical … Continued
Jamaica will host the Caribbean’s first symposium on Climate Change and World Heritage at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston from May 29 to 31. The symposium, which is being held under the theme: ‘Rallying for the protection of Culture and … Continued
The Government is to develop national guidelines on coastal management and beach restoration, along with a coastal risk atlas this year, to support and inform decisions with respect to developments within coastal areas. A coastal risk atlas provides data about … Continued
The Government is encouraging private and public businesses to adopt environmentally friendly practices through its Green Business Jamaica (GBJ) programme. Sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme and the Government of Japan, the project will see the country enhancing the … Continued
The Office of the Prime Minister notes the concern raised in the public domain regarding the new sand mining operation by Duncan’s Bay Development Company in Duncan’s Bay, Trelawny. The Government of Jamaica is confident that it has followed protocol … Continued
Jamaicans are being encouraged to plant trees to support the ‘Trees for Life’ initiative, aimed at strengthening the island’s diverse flora and improving its resilience to climate change. Trees for Life is a campaign being undertaken as part of the … Continued
The Forestry Department is collaborating with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to strengthen property tax incentives offered to private landowners who declare their land a forest reserve or a forest management area. Senior Research Officer at the Department, Brahim Diop, told … Continued
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that its two major storage facilities in the Corporate Area are at 99 per cent of their capacity. President of the NWC, Mark Barnett says the water company is enjoying good flows into … Continued