A critical validation workshop was convened on Thursday (March 27) to discuss the US$30-million ‘ADAPT Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in Central Jamaica’ Project. The event was held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The workshop was hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in partnership with the Jamaica...

The Earthquake Unit (EQU) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, is advancing technology to strengthen Jamaica’s earthquake monitoring and early warning systems. Head and Research Fellow at the EQU, Kevin Tankoo, told JIS News that the country has transitioned from the analogue sensors predominantly used in the early 2000s to monitor earthquake activity. “Jamaica is quite advanced...

Jamaica is slated to make a comprehensive green investment strategy presentation during the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties (COP30), in Belém, Brazil, later this year. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, who indicated that the strategy would...

Beachgoers are being urged to exercise vigilance during the crocodile nesting season, which lasts from November to June. Founder and Administrator of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas, Lawrence Henriques, informed that during this period, female crocodiles are protective of their nests. “The thing with crocodiles is, know your seasons. Know that November to June is the nesting...

The National Land Agency (NLA) has unveiled its latest customer engagement platform, ‘NLA Connect’, which aims to revolutionise client service delivery and communication within the organisation. The portal is designed to provide a seamless, user-friendly and transparent system where customers can raise concerns, make suggestions and receive real-time responses. It reflects the agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery through...

The best of youth agriculture and innovation were on show at the annual St. Thomas 4-H Clubs’ Parish Achievement Expo, held at the Seaforth High School on Friday (March 14). All things sorrel was the focus of this year’s event, which featured exciting displays on the versatility of the beloved crop. There was also the usual roster of competitions, which...

Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) is partnering with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) to preserve and protect the country’s natural resources through the Adopt-a-Mangrove Programme. A Memorandum of Agreement formalising the partnership was signed at the Caribbean Cement Company Limited Sports Club, Rockfort, Kingston, on Tuesday, March 18. Under the initiative, CCCL is committing to collaborate with NEPA...