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Ozone Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Vivian Blake.

Jamaica to Join in World Ozone Day Commemoration on September 16

Jamaica will join the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, more commonly known as World Ozone Day, on Monday, September 16. To mark the day, the National Environment and Planning...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), with members of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team who participated in International Coastal Clean-up Day activities at the Shipwreck Beach in Kingston on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

NEPA to Clean Coastlines on September 21 and 22

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

Government Seeks to Meet Objectives under NRCA Act

Students from St. Catherine display scholarship cheques from the Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation (PAEF), which were presented on Wednesday (July 24), at the Parish Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC) in Spanish Town. Sharing the moment are Executive Director of the PAEF, Pauline Gregory-Lewis (background, left)), and Chairman of the Foundation, Devon Samuels (background, right).

Six St. Catherine Students Receive Financial Support

Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Bertrand Smith addresses the recent world Oceans Day Ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston.

Jamaica Committed to Resilient Ocean Ecosystem

A combination of Satellite Derived Bathymetry and Multibeam Survey done at West and East Harbours in Port Antonio, Portland.

2 years ago EnvironmentIndustry

NLA’s Topographic And Hydrographic Branch Passes Imo Audit

The National Land Agency’s (NLA) Topographic and Hydrographic Branch has passed its International Maritime Organization (IMO) audit, to bring the entity in line with global standards and best practices. The two-week audit, completed on May 24, entails an objective and comprehensive assessment of how effectively a Member State is applying certain fundamental IMO Treaties relating to safety, marine protection and...

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

NLA Observing World Hydrography Day on June 21

The National Land Agency (NLA) will be highlighting the importance of hydrography, as the entity marks World Hydrography Day 2024 on Friday (June 21). Hydrography is a branch of applied sciences dealing with the understanding, measurement and mapping of seabed topography and coastal features. The Day will be observed under the theme ‘Hydrography: Information Enhancing Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability in...

Leader of Government Business in the Upper House and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Senate’s recent sitting at Gordon House.

2 years ago EnvironmentSenate

Senate Approves Legislation to Establish National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund

The Senate approved legislation that will facilitate the establishment of the National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund (NNDRF), during its recent sitting at Gordon House. Leader of Government Business in the Upper House and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, piloted the Financial Administration and Audit (Amendment) Act, 2024, which paves the way for...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers the keynote address at the 51st anniversary function of the Kiwanis Club Portmore held on June 11 at the Sky Lounge in Kingston.

2 years ago Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Jamaica Well Ahead in Meeting Land Mass Protection Target – Minister Samuda

Jamaica remains five years ahead of schedule to meet the 2030 target for land mass protection, says Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. The Government has committed to complete legal protection for 30 per cent of land mass and coastal marine ecosystems by 2030 as part of measures to...

Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, gives remarks during the Agency’s National Solid Waste Day event at Green Pond High School in St. James on June 7.

2 years ago Environment

NSWMA Head Urges Responsible Solid Waste Disposal Practices

MONTEGO BAY, June 9 (JIS): Citizens are being reminded that they are responsible for the proper disposal of solid waste they generate. This was reiterated by Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, while addressing an event at Green Pond High School in St. James on June 7 to mark the agency’s observance of National...

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Gov’t Continues to Support National Recycling Efforts

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government continues to support national recycling efforts. Speaking during a statement to the Senate on Friday (June 7), Senator Samuda said Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) has now achieved an average 35 per cent recovery rate on the national monthly production...

2 years ago Environment

Private Sector Given Six Months To Deplete Stock Of Single-use Plastic Food Containers

KINGSTON, June 7 (JIS): The private sector will have six months from July 1 to deplete its existing stock of single-use plastic food containers on the domestic market, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. “All orders placed prior to July 1, 2024 can be landed; however, evidence of...