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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.

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...

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

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

Vice President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Global Affairs at the Caribbean Department, Ambassador Joachim Schmillen, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

CMU to Support Blue Economy Initiatives in 2019

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, speaks at the National Consumers’ League ‘Consumer Talk’ on the impending plastic ban, at the Bureau of Standards, recently.

No Unfair Advantages with Plastic Ban – Senator Samuda

An American Crocodile basking in the sun in the Black River Lower Morass. Crocodiles are being threatened by acts of poaching and loss of habitat.

NEPA Encourages Jamaicans to Protect the Crocodile

Heavy equipment is being utilised to remove bulky waste from Barracks Road, Montego Bay, as part of the National Solid Waste Management Authority

7 years ago Environment

NSWMA Implements Measures for Holiday Garbage Collection in St. James

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has implemented measures to address the expected increase in garbage in St. James during the Christmas period into the New Year. Public Cleansing Inspector at Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited, a subsidiary of the NSWMA, Patrick Gilchrist, said that priority will be given to the business district of Montego Bay....

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, speaking during a recent JIS interview.

7 years ago Environment

Plastic Ban Part of Comprehensive Approach to Waste Management

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, says the impending ban on plastics is part of efforts by the Government to deal with waste management in a comprehensive way. “The Government is taking a firm look at the country’s total waste management problem,” he told JIS News. “Whereas we are looking at the logistic needs to be able to collect all of our waste,...

Senior Director in the Environment and Risk Management Division of the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Gillian Guthrie (second left), listens to a point being made by Head of the United Nations Environment Caribbean Sub-Regional Office, Vincent Sweeney (left), at the opening of the two-day Caribbean Sub-regional conference on cleaner and more efficient fuel vehicles, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on December 5. Associate Vice President of Sustainable Development at the University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Ruth Potopsingh; and Head of Development Cooperation at the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica, Walter Bernyck, also pariticipate in the discussion.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Several Achievements under Global Fuel Economy Project

Senior Director in the Environment and Risk Management Division of the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Gillian Guthrie, says several outcomes have emerged from Jamaica’s implementation of the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) Project. They include development of a National Auto Fuel Economy Database to examine vehicle fuel efficiency in Jamaica, an Air Quality Management Study and a GFEI...

7 years ago Environment

CAC Encourages Persons to Adhere to Impending Ban on Plastic

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging persons to adhere to the stipulations of the impending January 1, 2019, single-use plastic ban. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, said the Commission plays a role in addressing environmental issues and is aware of the dangers of plastic on the environment. “We know...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, emphasises a point while giving the keynote address at the launch of the Integrated Water, Land and Ecosystems (IWEco) project during a function held at Couples Swept Away in Negril, Westmoreland, on November 29.

7 years ago Environment

NEPA Launches Environmental Project in Negril

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has launched a subnational project aimed at restoring the hydrological and other physical functions of the Negril Great Morass in Westmoreland. The launch was held at Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril, Westmoreland, on November 29. The project, entitled ‘Integrated Water, Land and Ecosystems (IWEco): Biodiversity Mainstreaming in Coastal Landscape in the Negril...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), presents Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Michael Taylor, with a plaque in appreciation of his work on the Special Report prepared by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Professor Taylor is the Lead author of the report, which highlights the impact of an increase of the average earth’s surface temperature of 1.5 degrees Celsius above industrial levels. The presentation was made during a national consultation held in preparation for the 24th session of the Conference of Parties (Pre-COP 24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), at the UWI Regional Headquarters on Wednesday (November 21).

7 years ago Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Government Remains Resolute to Make Country Climate Resilient – Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government remains resolute in its drive to make Jamaica climate resilient, so that the gains made in achieving growth are not eroded. “We cannot, and must not allow the effects of climate change to derail all that we are working for – sustainable...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency, Peter Knight, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank about the agency’s responsibility in the impending ban on single-use plastics.

7 years ago Environment

Plastic Ban Good for the Environment – NEPA

Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight, is pleased with the Government’s policy position to impose a ban on specific categories of plastic packaging materials. “We think it is good for the environment. We are pleased that Senator (Matthew) Samuda was able to move the motion and to get the policy position and to...