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Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Takeshi Takano (left), in conversation with Planning Manager, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Edson Carr, at the launch of the Rae Town plastic recycling pilot project on October 30, at the Courtyard by Marriott, in Kingston. The project seeks to reduce the volume of waste entering the Kingston Harbour and provide income-generating opportunities for community members.
Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Takeshi Takano (left), in conversation with Planning Manager, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Edson Carr, at the launch of the Rae Town plastic recycling pilot project on October 30, at the Courtyard by Marriott, in Kingston. The project seeks to reduce the volume of waste entering the Kingston Harbour and provide income-generating opportunities for community members.

Plastic Recycling Pilot Project Launched In Rae Town

The plastic recycling pilot project that has been launched in Rae Town, Kingston, will seek to reduce the volume of waste entering the harbour, and provide income-generating opportunities for community members. The two-year project is being implemented by the National...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), dispplays the document detailing Jamaica’s first Country Programme for engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). He is joined by (from left) Principal Director, Climate Change Division, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, UnaMay Gordon; Climate Finance Advisor, Climate Change Division, Katherine Blackman; Director, Climate Change Analytics Inc., Laetitia De Marez; and Deputy Director, Climate Change Analytics Inc., Frances Fuller. In the background is Implementation Specialist, Climate Change Analytics Inc., Paolo Cozzi. The Country Programme will enhance the country’s capacity to access more financing for projects dealing with climate change. Minister Vaz launched the programme during the opening of a national consultation on climate action at the AC Marriott Kingston Hotel, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 23).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), dispplays the document detailing Jamaica’s first Country Programme for engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). He is joined by (from left) Principal Director, Climate Change Division, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, UnaMay Gordon; Climate Finance Advisor, Climate Change Division, Katherine Blackman; Director, Climate Change Analytics Inc., Laetitia De Marez; and Deputy Director, Climate Change Analytics Inc., Frances Fuller. In the background is Implementation Specialist, Climate Change Analytics Inc., Paolo Cozzi. The Country Programme will enhance the country’s capacity to access more financing for projects dealing with climate change. Minister Vaz launched the programme during the opening of a national consultation on climate action at the AC Marriott Kingston Hotel, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 23).

Jamaica’s Capacity To Access Climate Funding Strengthened
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while delivering a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 22.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while delivering a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 22.

PM Calls On Developed Countries To Fulfil Commitments With Climate Financing
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), cuts the ribbon to unveil Red Stripe’s redesigned area for waste storage. This followed the official launch of the ‘Red Stripe Circular Economy Project’, at the company’s Spanish Town Road location in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (October 22). The Minister is assisted by the brewery’s Managing Director, Luis Prata. The project seeks to divert waste streams of wood, paper, plastics and metal to productive enterprise, thereby reducing the company’s waste to landfill output to zero.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), cuts the ribbon to unveil Red Stripe’s redesigned area for waste storage. This followed the official launch of the ‘Red Stripe Circular Economy Project’, at the company’s Spanish Town Road location in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (October 22). The Minister is assisted by the brewery’s Managing Director, Luis Prata. The project seeks to divert waste streams of wood, paper, plastics and metal to productive enterprise, thereby reducing the company’s waste to landfill output to zero.

Minister Welcomes Project By Red Stripe To Protect Environment
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), and student of Trinity Preparatory School in Linstead, St. Catherine, Jhariel Davis (left), plant a sapling during Monday’s (October 21) UNESCO Youth Advisory Committee tree planting and renovation initiative at the institution. Looking on are other students of the school.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), and student of Trinity Preparatory School in Linstead, St. Catherine, Jhariel Davis (left), plant a sapling during Monday’s (October 21) UNESCO Youth Advisory Committee tree planting and renovation initiative at the institution. Looking on are other students of the school.

PHOTOS: Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. At UNESCO Tree Planting Initiative, Trinity Preparatory School

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UNEP Endorses Rae Town Plastic Recycling Pilot Project

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Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (centre), is assisted by TEF officers (from left) Royleta Fraser and Marva Francis, to bag debris collected during a clean-up exercise on International Coastal Cleanup Day , September 21, 2019, on the Palisadoes coastline.
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Prime Minister to Make Appeal for Investment in Green Climate Funding

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is assisted by student at the Jamaica House Basic School in St. Andrew, Zaire Quest (centre), to plant a Jamaican Mahogany tree, at the launch of the National Tree Planting Programme on Friday (October 4) at Jamaica House. The initiative will result in the planting of three million trees over the next three years. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer at the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley.
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Three Million Trees to be Planted Over Three Years

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