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Director, Climate Studies Group, Mona (CSGM), University of the West Indies, Professor Michael Taylor, emphasises a point while addressing a Strategic Programme for Climate Resilience (SPCR) stakeholder consultation workshop, held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew.

Climate Change Solutions Must Focus on Adaptation and Mitigation – Professor Taylor

Climate scientist, Professor Michael Taylor, says discussions and initiatives regarding climate change must focus on adaptation and mitigation solutions and involve urgent and coordinated planning to ensure a sustainable future. He argued that the strategies must take into consideration the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), with Principal Director, Climate Change Division, Una May Gordon, at the launch of the Division’s Climate Change Information, Education and Communications campaign last April.

Climate Change Division Stages Capacity-Building Workshop

Chief Executive Officer, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Dr. Ruby Brown (second left), presents a token of appreciation to Chief Executive Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Mr. Peter Knight (second right), at the MIND Policy Forum, held on Friday (January 18). Sharing in the moment are: Community Relations Manager, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Ms. Rachel Reid (left) and Programme Director, Vision 2030 Jamaica, National Development Plan, in the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Ms. Elizabeth Emanuel. The Forum was held at MIND’s offices in Papine, St. Andrew.

NSWMA Encourages Jamaicans to Package Waste in Cardboard Boxes

Customer Relations Officer at Western Parks and Markets Waste Management Limited, Sharnon Williams (second left) examines alternative packaging materials at a meeting held at the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday January 11. Others (from left) are: Chamber President, Winston Lawson; Past President, Mark Kerr-Jarrett; Director for the Environmental and Conservation Division, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie; and Chamber Director, Karlene Maye.

NSWMA Heightens Solid Waste Management Public Education Campaign in Western Jamaica

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis (left) is presented with a reusable canvas bag by Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight (right), after a meeting at the St. James Municipal Corporation chambers on Thursday (January 10). Mr. Knight gave a presentation on the ban on single-use plastic bags and straws, as well as Styrofoam, which took effect on January 1, 2019.

Jamaicans Urged to Get Into the Habit of Using Plastic Alternatives

7 years ago EducationEnvironmentVision 2030

MIND to Host Policy Forum January 18

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) will host its first Policy Forum for 2019 on Friday, January 18, under the theme ‘Remove, Reduce, Recycle: An Imperative for Sustaining a Healthy Natural Environment’, at its Kingston Campus, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Director, Business Development and Communication at MIND, Marlene Campbell, said the forum is in support of the...

President of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Fritz Pinnock speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank

7 years ago EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

CMU President Supports Plastic Ban

President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Fritz Pinnock, says the Government’s ban on single-use plastics will reduce the harmful effects of the material on marine life and the wider environment. "Plastics are deadly; they are dangerous; they are… not sustainable, and I endorse the plastic ban,” he said at a recent JIS Think Tank. “We are on the...

Members of the Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps (CMMC) on parade at the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Charter Day.

7 years ago EducationEnvironmentYouth

CMU to Launch Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is to launch its paramilitary uniformed group for high-school students, called the Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps (CMMC), early in 2019. In an interview with JIS News, President of the CMU, Professor Fritz Pinnock, explained that the group (which is an outreach of the university), was formed to have a positive impact on the behaviour...

Principal Director of the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (January 3). Listening at left is President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Fritz Pinnock.

7 years ago EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

NCEL to Host Leadership Development Webinar January 7

The National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), in partnership with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), will host a leadership development webinar focusing on the Blue Ocean Strategy. The webinar will be held on Monday, January 7 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, under the theme ‘Achieving Sustained Organisational Success: the Blue Ocean Perspective’. Addressing a JIS...

7 years ago Environment

Embargo on All Single-Use Plastic Bags and Disposable Straws with Immediate Effect

The Government has ordered that, effective immediately, all stocks of single-use plastic bags of dimensions 24” x 24” and thickness of 1.2 mils or less, and disposable plastic straws be embargoed by manufacturers, importers and distributors. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for the Environment, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says this is to...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Daryl Vaz (2nd right) accepts a reusable tote bag from President, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Metry Seaga (left), during a press conference on the ban of single use plastics and Styrofoam-based products on Monday (December 31) at Jamaica House. Looking on are Senator Matthew Samuda (2nd left) and Chief Executive Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight.

7 years ago Environment

Gov’t to Increase Distribution of Environmentally Friendly Bags

The Government will partner with the private sector to significantly increase the availability of environmentally friendly bags. Speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (December 31), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the Government is looking to provide about 250,000 bags “in the immediate short-term to assist...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Remarks by the Hon. Daryl Vaz At a Press Briefing on the Single Use Plastics Ban on December 31, 2018

I wish to start by thanking members of the media who have made themselves available this morning. We appreciate your interest in this issue and thank you for partnering with us to give the public important information on this matter. January 1st, 2019 represents an important date in Jamaica’s fight against environmental degradation, and against the scourge of plastic pollution...