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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

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is urging utility regulators to pay close attention to the effects of climate change on the Caribbean region, as they seek to draft regulations...

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

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

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

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.

Major Contributors to Air Pollution Commit to Low-Carbon Future

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...

10 years ago Environment

Powerful Hurricane Matthew Resumes Northwestward Motion… Warning Remains In Effect For Jamaica

The Meteorological Service has maintained a HURRICANE WARNING for Jamaica, as dangerous Hurricane Matthew has strengthened slightly and resumed its northwest motion towards Jamaica. The following dangerous effects of a hurricane are expected to affect Jamaica by Monday: Dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves, even though winds expected may be less than...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), points out something of interest during a tour of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) St. James headquarters in Montego Bay on Saturday, October 1. Accompanying the Prime Minister (from left) are: Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Major General Antony Anderson; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell. The Prime Minister toured Montego Bay to observe preparations ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Matthew.

10 years ago Environment

PM Observes Hurricane Preparations in Montego Bay

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, yesterday (October 1) toured sections of Montego Bay, St. James to get a firsthand look of preparations ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Matthew. He was accompanied by Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell; Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for...

10 years ago Environment

Powerful Hurricane Matthew Meandering Once More… Warning Remains In Effect For Jamaica

The Meteorological Service has maintained a HURRICANE WARNING for Jamaica, as dangerous Hurricane Matthew moves towards Jamaica over the next 24-36 hours. The following dangerous effects of a hurricane are expected to affect Jamaica by Monday: Dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves, even though winds expected may be less than hurricane...