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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

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, says the Government is strengthening enforcement of environmental laws and has been taking steps to address breaches. He noted that the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), actively prosecutes...

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

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.

Land Owners Encouraged to Utilize Grant Funding to Obtain Titles

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's ‘Navel String' tree planting project in February on the grounds of the National Water Commission’s (NWC) Innswood Artificial Groundwater Recharge facility in St. Catherine. Observing (from left) are: Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier; Chief Executive Officer, SCJ Holdings Limited, John Gayle; and Chief Executive Officer, Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley.

Navel String Project Engaging Jamaicans in Protecting the Environment

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.

Jamaicans Urged to Take Care of the Environment

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...

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...

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...

11 years ago EnvironmentOffice of the Prime MinisterRiverton Landfill

Update 16 : Riverton City Fire

The daytime operations at the Riverton City Disposal Site today yielded much success. The Jamaica Fire Brigade was able to focus its attention on the last two remaining areas of concern. They have reported that based on the achievements of today there should be a significant reduction in the levels of smoke emission. The operations as usual will continue into...

11 years ago EnvironmentOffice of the Prime MinisterRiverton Landfill

Update 15: Riverton City Fire

Continuous monitoring and coordination of resources is being undertaken by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) to ensure that progress is realized in attempts to extinguish remaining hotspots at the Riverton City disposal site. Director General of The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Major Clive Davis is reassuring the public that significant progress has been...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Lt. Col. (Ret

11 years ago Environment

Parish Councillors Sensitised About Rural Water Supply Development Strategy

Parish councillors were recently sensitised about their roles and responsibilities under the draft Rural Water Supply Development Strategy, at a series of consultations organised by the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change. The strategy is a key part of the Water Sector Policy, which commits the Government to ensuring that all Jamaicans have access to potable water by...

11 years ago EnvironmentOffice of the Prime MinisterRiverton Landfill

Update: Riverton City Fire

Efforts are continuing at the Riverton City disposal site to extinguish remaining hotspots. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) continues to mobilize the necessary resources to ensure that on-the-ground operations are sustained into tonight and tomorrow morning. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) remains active and urges that members of the public continue to observe safety tips...