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A photograph of a Forest Reserve. The Forestry Department is reminding the public that hunting on Forest Reserves is prohibited
A photograph of a Forest Reserve. The Forestry Department is reminding the public that hunting on Forest Reserves is prohibited

Hunting on Forest Reserves Prohibited

The Forestry Department is reminding the public that hunting on Forest Reserves is prohibited. Speaking in an interview with the JIS news, Legal Officer at the agency, Sandy-Lue Cole said under the Forrest Act of 1996, it is an offence...
Manager of the Ecosystem Management Branch at NEPA, Andrea Donaldson, addresses a JIS Think Tank session on September 9, where she gave details about the planned activities for International Coastal Clean-up Day to be observed on September 17.
Manager of the Ecosystem Management Branch at NEPA, Andrea Donaldson, addresses a JIS Think Tank session on September 9, where she gave details about the planned activities for International Coastal Clean-up Day to be observed on September 17.

NEPA to Clean Half Moon Bay
Chairman of the Hanover Parish Council, Mayor Wynter McIntosh.
Chairman of the Hanover Parish Council, Mayor Wynter McIntosh.

Drain-Cleaning Works Under Way in Lucea
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. He highlighted that application for the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) Accelerator Programme closes on September 9.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. He highlighted that application for the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) Accelerator Programme closes on September 9.

Deadline for CCIC Accelerator Programme is Sept. 9
European Commission
European Commission

European Union Brings Relief to the Victims of Hurricane Earl in Belize

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Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) Invites Companies to Join Six-Month Accelerator Programme

The Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) is inviting companies to be part of its six-month accelerator programme. Titled, ‘Launch it Green Tech’, the project aims to promote green technology, and mentor and guide start-up companies in the field. Marketing Officer at the CCIC, Cashyaka McDonald, told JIS News that many start-ups tend to fail, because they do not have the...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 3. Looking on is Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Evan Thompson.
CommunityEnvironmentLocal Government

Gov’t to Enforce Emergency Evacuation Warnings

The Government is moving to implement aspects of the Disaster Risk Management Act that seek to prosecute persons who refuse to heed evacuation warnings during periods of emergency. Speaking during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 3, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie said there are certain regulations...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 3. Looking on is Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Evan Thompson.
EnvironmentLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Closes Emergency Centres

The Government has deactivated the National and Parish Emergency Operation Centres and closed all shelters that were opened in light of the inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Earl. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston today (August 3). “Based...
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Tropical Storm Earl, which has formed over the Western Caribbean, is moving towards the west at near 35km/h (22mph) .
EnvironmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM Urges Caution as Island Experiences Tropical Storm Earl

Members of the public are being urged to exercise caution, as the island is now experiencing the effects of Tropical Storm Earl. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Senior Director of Preparedness at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Horace Glaze, explained that wind conditions have increased slightly, resulting in the upgrade from a tropical wave...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, listen as Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Evan Thompson, addresses journalists, during Monday’s (August 1) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
EnvironmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaica on Tropical Storm Warning

The National Meteorological Service has upgraded Jamaica’s Tropical Storm Watch classification to a Warning. This was disclosed by Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Evan Thompson, during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), today (August 1). Mr. Thompson said based on developments with the severe weather...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addressing journalists during Monday’s (August 1) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
EnvironmentInformation

National Emergency Operations Centre Activated

The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been activated in response to Jamaica being placed on a Tropical Storm Warning by the National Meteorological Service. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime...
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Senior Administrative Projects Officer at the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Michelle Clayton Brown (left), and Suzanne Stanley of the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) (2nd left) look at the contents of JET’s study entitled ‘Garbage and the Gully,’ which was unveiled at the launch of International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day on Wednesday (July 27), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Others from (3rd left) are Marine Conservation Coordinator at the Montego Bay Marine Park, Jaedon Lowe; JET’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Diana McCauley; ICC Coordinator at JET, Felicia Wong; and JET’s Director of Marine Conservation, Llewelyn Meggs. ICC Day will be observed on Saturday, September 17.
Environment

Hundreds to Participate in Beach Clean-Up Day

Hundreds of volunteers are expected to join forces to remove garbage and other debris from beaches across the island on International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day. The global initiative, aimed at improving the marine environment, will be observed on Saturday (September 17). Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) Coordinator for ICC Day activities, Felecia Wong, said that this is the 23rd year that...
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