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Deputy Chief of Party, Ja REEACH II Project, Dianne Dormer, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 8.

Agricultural Sector Impacted By Ja REEACH Project

The Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change (Ja REEACH) Project has had a significant impact on the agricultural sector since it began in 2012. Deputy Chief of Party, Ja REEACH II Project, Dianne Dormer , said the...

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Infrastructure Manager at the National Spatial Data Management Division, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Mark Codling, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where he provided details about work under way to create a a portal to provide geospatial data.

Geospatial Portal Under Construction

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the 14th Annual Conference of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, on October 28.

Utility Regulators Urged to Pay Close Attention to Impact of Climate Change

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Alwin Hales (2nd right), views items developed by Alabaster World, while at the launch of the Development Minerals Project, funded by the European Union (EU), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and held Wednesday (October 19), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, in St. Andrew. Looking on (at left) are proprietor of Alabaster World, Delroy Lamont, and (at right) is Deputy Resident Representative of the UNDP, Dr. Elsie Laurence-Chounounce.

Project to Develop Minerals Sector Launched

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on October 12.

Cabinet Gives Approval for Divestment of Wigton Windfarm

9 years ago Environment

Geography Awareness Week to Focus on Health

Geography Awareness Week will be observed from November 9 to 18, and the focus will be on how geospatial technology can be used to promote good health. “There has been a rise in viruses, such as chikungunya and Zika, and therefore we want to look at how we can use geospatial technology to assist in reducing the transmission of these,”...

International soldiers clearing garbage from the shoreline along the Palisadoes strip earlier this year.

9 years ago EnvironmentForeign Affairs

Gov’t to Establish Committee for ‘Trash-Free Waters’ Initiative

The Government will shortly establish a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the pilot implementation of the ‘Trash-Free Waters’ initiative that aims to curtail the pollution of the Caribbean Sea. This was announced by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during a sitting of the Senate on October 7. The Trash-Free Waters initiative, which was launched...

British Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, the Rt. Hon. Baroness Anelay, addresses the annual Chevening Lecture Series, held on October 5, at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, in New Kingston.

10 years ago Environment

Major Contributors to Air Pollution Commit to Low-Carbon Future

There is a real sign that the major contributors to air pollution are now committed to a sustainable and low-carbon future, says British Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, the Rt. Hon. Baroness Anelay. She pointed out that countries, including the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gasses (China and the United States), have agreed to act...

Operations Officer, World Bank, Karlene Francis, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she provided information on funding opportunities for climate change innovators.

10 years ago Environment

Funding Available for Climate Change Innovators

Climate change innovators in Jamaica and the wider region can access funding to develop their projects through the World Bank’s Entrepreneurship Programme for Innovation in the Caribbean (EPIC). These innovations include clean technologies in energy, water, agriculture, transport, among other areas, that are designed to mitigate the effects of and adapt to climate change. “There are many opportunities for Jamaicans...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) gives an update on the weather system during a press conference at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) on October 3. He is joined by (from left) Director General of ODPEM, Major Clive Davis; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

10 years ago EnvironmentLocal Government

Persons in Shelter to Receive Food and other Supplies

The Government has stipulated that persons in storm shelters across the island are to be provided with food and other supplies upon entering the facilities. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said previously, persons were required to take their own food and medications, with supplies provided to those who remain in the shelters after 72 hours....

10 years ago Environment

Water and Toiletries Valued at $1M for ODPEM Shelters

Displaced persons who are currently being housed in shelters island-wide due to the impending passage of Hurricane Matthew will benefit from water and toiletries valued at approximately $1 million from National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB). NCB urgently responded to the call for assistance from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and immediately began making arrangements to...

Head of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Office), Evan Thompson, speaking at a press conference at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

10 years ago Environment

Expect Torrential Rains from Hurricane Matthew

Head of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Office), Evan Thompson, says Jamaicans can expect torrential rainfall from Hurricane Matthew over the next two days. “The rains will be consistent, continuous and torrential over sections of the country,” he said, noting that rainfall could exceed 15 inches in the eastern end of the island. Mr. Thompson was speaking at a...