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NEPA to Spearhead Events for World Wetlands Day

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will be spearheading a slew of activities in observance of World Wetlands Day (WWD), celebrated annually on February 2. Wetlands cover a range of ecosystem types, such as lakes, rivers, floodplains and coastal...

The two new tipper trucks, valued at $21 million, which were handed over to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) by the Government of Japan. The presentation was made during the closing ceremony for a cooperation pilot project on solid waste reduction between the NSWMA and the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA), at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston on January 27. The trucks will be used for garbage collection in the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA).

NSWMA Receives Two Tipper Trucks from Japan

Director of the Environmental and Conservation Division at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Anthony McKenzie, addressing a recent United Nations Development Programme and NEPA 'Protected Areas Outreach Event' at the Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay, St. James.

Protected Areas Can Contribute to National Development

Principal Director, Climate Change Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Albert Daley (centre), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Lt. Colonel (Ret’d) Oral Khan (left) peruse a document at the opening of a three-day Climate Finance Readiness Training workshop for government entities at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew on June 20. Looking on is climate finance expert, Dr. Jason Yapp. (File photo)

IPCC Reps to Take Part in Climate Change Awareness Week

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda (left), and University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro-Vice Chancellor and Mona Campus Principal, Professor Archibald McDonald (3rd left), listen as Geoinformatics Specialist, GeoTech Vision, Sheree Cameron (right), explains the features of the ebee sensefly survey grade mapping drone during the 14th National GIS Day Exposition at the UWI in St. Andrew, today (November 16). Others sharing in the moment (from 2nd left) are Grade 13 students of Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew: Damoi Escoffery, George-Ann Prendergast, and Selena Salmon.

GIS Technology Deemed a Pivotal Environmental Tool

9 years ago Budget 2017/2018Environment

$3 Million Set Aside to Monitor Rehabilitation of Palisadoes Mangroves

The Government has allocated $3 million for the continued monitoring of the rehabilitation of mangroves along the Palisadoes strip in Kingston. The allocation, which has been made in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, will complete works on the Palisadoes Shoreline and Road project. The overall objective of the project is to protect the integrity...

9 years ago Environment

Four Climate Change Adaptation Projects to be Implemented

Four projects, aimed at improving climate change adaptation and mitigation are to be implemented by Government and non-government entities this fiscal year. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering his 2017-18 Throne Speech in the House of Representatives on February 9. He informed that the measures will be carried out under the ongoing...

9 years ago EnvironmentPrime Minister

Prime Minister to Participate in UN Climate Change Conference in Morocco

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will participate in the 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change currently underway in Marrakech, Morocco from November 7-18. The Prime Minister and his delegation departed the island this afternoon Sunday, November 13 and will return on Saturday, November 19. The conference will bring...

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

9 years ago Environment

Cabinet Approves Contract for Rio Cobre Study

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract valued at US$427,000 to consulting engineering firm Stanley Consultants Inc., for the Rio Cobre Basin Water Resources Study. The study forms part of the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) Water Supply Improvement programme and will be overseen by the National Water Commission (NWC). Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel...

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

9 years ago AgricultureEnvironment

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 project, which is now in its second phase, has implemented a number of initiatives across the country. “Over the 2012...

9 years ago Environment

Geospatial Portal Under Construction

The National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD) in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation has completed work in capturing the satellite imagery of the entire island. This is a part of the entity’s thrust to create a portal to provide geospatial data to Government and private-sector entities as well as the general public. The project was undertaken in...

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,”...