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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, delivering the keynote address at the launch of the US$3.9 million Yallahs and Hope River Watershed Project, held on April 13, at the Terra Nova Hotel, in St. Andrew.

US$3.9 Million Watershed Project Launched

The Government has launched a US$3.9 million project to protect the Yallahs and Hope River areas from degradation, and improve water resource management. The five-year project, which is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through the Global Environment Facility,...

Deputy Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in charge of Sustainable Development and Social Planning, Claire Bernard, provides an update on the Government of Jamaica Adaptation Fund Programme (GOJ/AFP) at a JIS Think Tank on April 2, 2015.

Adaptation Fund Programme Building Climate Change Resilience

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (third right), examines the refurbished Bogue water treatment plant in North East St. Ann, which was officially commissioned into service on April 1. The project was completed at a cost of $467 million. At second right is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy.

Improved Water Supply in North East St. Ann

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, addresses Monday's (March 30) opening of the Inter-American Congress on the Environmental Rule of Law, at Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James.

Gov’t Taking Steps to Address Environmental Breaches

Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC), Mr. Milton Henry (right), makes a point as he addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. At left is Chief Executive Officer of the NIC, Dr. Mark Richards.

NIC Expands Drought Management Plan

11 years ago Environment

Dialogue Still on About Negril Breakwater Project

The Government of Jamaica is working to address concerns raised by members of the Negril community in order to move ahead with the proposed Negril reef extension/breakwater project. The project, which falls under the US$10 million funded Government of Jamaica Adaptation Fund Programme, was proposed to be completed in 2016. However, Deputy Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica...

11 years ago EnvironmentPrime Minister

Strengthening Environmental Laws Will Result in Sustained Economic Growth – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the first ever Inter-American Congress on the Environmental Rule of Law, which is being held in Montego Bay, St. James, will go a far way in strengthening environmental laws, policies and institutions across the Americas. Addressing the opening of the Congress at the Secrets Resorts on March 30, Mrs. Simpson Miller said...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left) and Senior Director, Land Administration and Management Programme, Dr. Mohini Kiswani look through a copy of the policy framework and procedures manual for the divestment of Government owned lands during the official launch at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on March 27.

11 years ago Environment

Land Owners Encouraged to Utilize Grant Funding to Obtain Titles

Clients of Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP) are being encouraged to capitalise on the $90 million grant funding that will assist them in completing the process to acquire their titles. The money is being facilitated through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Development Bank of Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change,...

11 years ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentVision 2030

Jamaica Taking Advantage of Climate Change Research

Jamaica is taking advantage of critical environmental and atmospheric information and research in order to strengthen the country’s capacity to mitigate the effects of hazards associated with climate change. Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, said with Jamaica listed as having the second highest economic risk to hazards, the country’s preparedness and action “must be...

Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), plants an East Indian mango tree during the launch of the SCJ Holdings Limited

11 years ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentVision 2030

Navel String Project Engaging Jamaicans in Protecting the Environment

SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJH) is anticipating positive and favourable public response, particularly from young people, to its national ‘Navel String’ project, which targets the cultivation of one million trees islandwide, over the next four years. This optimism stems from what the company’s Chief Executive Officer, John Gayle, says is a growing appreciation by Jamaicans of the importance of trees in...

State Minister for Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Ian Hayles (left), observes as Marketing Director, Instant Save, Leanne Spence (right), demonstrates the water saving faucet her company supplies. Occasion was World Meteorological Day 2015 activities held on March 23, at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies Mona Campus. Also looking on (from second left) are: Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Dong Xiaojun; Director, Meteorological Services, Jeffery Spooner; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton.

11 years ago Environment

Jamaicans Urged to Take Care of the Environment

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, Jamaicans are again being implored to take greater responsibility for safeguarding the environment. This charge came from State Minister for Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Ian Hayles, as he addressed the opening ceremony of World Meteorological Day 2015 held on March 23, at the Undercroft, University...

Minister of Science, Technology, Mining and Energy, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), converses with Project Manager at the Wigton Windfarm, Michelle Chin Lenn (centre), and General Manager, Earl Barrett, at the grounding breaking ceremony for the 24 megawatt (MW) expansion of the wind farm complex, Wigton III.

11 years ago EnvironmentTechnology

Wigton Saving the Country Billions in Oil Imports While Cutting Carbon Emissions

The Wigton Windfarm, established by the Government a decade ago to reduce the country’s reliance on imported oil, has been impacting positively on the environment, the economy, and the Rose Hill community of Manchester where it is located. Wigton began its operations in 2004, with a mission to contribute to the diversification of Jamaica’s energy mix through the development of...