The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) inaugural EcoChampions School Tour aims to encourage students across the island to play their part in protecting the environment. This was emphasised by Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations Branch in the Ministry, Dannie Clarke, who spoke to students during the Tour’s stop at the Negril/Green Island Local Planning Authority (NEGALPA)...

The Forestry Department will host its Annual Christmas Plant Fair on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at its Head Office located at 173 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 8. This event promises to offer something for everyone, with a wide variety of Christmas trees available for purchase. Shoppers can choose from trees ranging in size from 3...

The Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT) is encouraging citizens to join hands in safeguarding the Blue and John Crow Mountains. Park Ranger with the JCDT, Anthony King, has made the call in light of growing environmental challenges, such as deforestation and climate change, and illegal activities like poaching and logging. The Blue and John Crow Mountains, Jamaica’s first United...

General Manager of the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary in St. Mary, Inilek Wilmot, says the facility has a new proposal being reviewed for additional funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He said this will enable expansion of the work being done in Oracabessa to other communities. Mr. Wilmot provided details to JIS News during a visit and tour...

In light of the adverse weather conditions across the island as a result of Tropical Storm Rafael, the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is urging all boaters and mariners to exercise extreme caution and take all the necessary measures to ensure their safety. Director of Safety, Environment and Certification at the MAJ, Captain Steven Spence, told JIS News that safety...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis (right), speaks with Miss Jamaica Universe 2024, Rachel Silvera (centre), and Director, Legal and Enforcement Services, NEPA, Kimberly Myrie Essor. Occasion was a courtesy call by Miss Silvera at NEPA's offices at 10 Caledonia Avenue, Kingston 5 on Friday (October 11).

The Bureau of Gender Affairs held a tree-planting exercise at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Outreach Centre in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, in recognition of National Tree Planting Day, which was observed on October 4. The activity was also done in recognition of International Day of Rural Women (IDRW), which will be observed on October 15 under the theme ‘Empowering...