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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams

Jamaica Advancing Climate Action with State-of-the-Art Refrigerant Recycling Centres

In a landmark move to strengthen Jamaica’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the global climate agenda, seven state-of-the-art Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Reclamation (RRR&R) Centres, valued US$70,000, were officially launched on Wednesday (April 30). The facilities aim to advance the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), tours the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (April 25). He is accompanied by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre) and General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) L. Robert Honeyghan (right).

Govt Committed to Environmental Stewardship – PM

Chief Curator, National Gallery of Jamaica, O’Neil Lawrence.

National Gallery to Host Natural History and Environment Symposium

Regional Public Relations Manager for Sandals Ocho Rios, Lyndsay Isaacs (left), along with (from second left) General Manager, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Gary Holgate; Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Assistant Commissioner in charge of Area Two, Julian Davis-Buckle, and Forest Manager at the Forestry Department’s North West Regional Office, Ian Wallace, plant a tree during the Sandals Foundation’s Earth Day initiative at the Dunn’s River Watershed, Bogue Estate, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (April 22).

Volunteers Plant 300 Trees at Dunn’s River Watershed for World Earth Day

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets General Manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan during the recent ground-breaking and contract-signing ceremony for the Raintree Commercial Complex, Ferry Pen, St. Catherine.

Gov’t Pursuing Development While Safeguarding the Environment – PM

Students and teachers from several school environmental clubs at the Burns Gully and the GraceKennedy Foundation Clean Coast Project offloading site on Windward Road, gaining first-hand insight into the impact of solid waste pollution.

11 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Students Participate in Workshop Hosted by NEPA

In its continued mission to foster a culture of environmental stewardship among youth, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) recently hosted an engaging workshop aimed at strengthening its National School Environmental Club Programme (NSECP). Held at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston, the workshop brought together students from five secondary institutions – Alpha Institute, Kingsway High School, Wolmer’s High School...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

12 months ago Environment

Gov’t Committed to Supporting Artistes

The government is committed to supporting artistes and ensuring that they have the necessary tools and opportunities to thrive, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. “Jamaica stands proud, ready to showcase its rich cultural heritage and the talents of its artistes. The Ministry encourages all stakeholders in the entertainment industry to seize the opportunity to...

Policy Officer for Environment and Climate Change at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Jacinto Buenfil (centre), converses with (from left) Director of Project Monitoring and Evaluation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Ian Chambers; Associate Professional Officer in Climate Change and Environment at the FAO Subregional Office for the Caribbean, Lindis Norlund; Senior Technical Officer of Adaptation in the Climate Change Branch within the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Sharisa Buckle, and Manager of Systems Operation and Environment at Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Milton Clarke. The occasion was a stakeholder validation workshop for the ‘Adapt Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in Central Jamaica’ Project at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrw on Thursday (March 27).

12 months ago AgricultureClimate ChangeEnvironmentForeign Affairs

FAO Hosts Validation Workshop for US$30M Climate Resilient Agriculture Project

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...

Head and Research Fellow, Earthquake Unit (EQU), University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kevin Tankoo, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

12 months ago Environment

Jamaica Leads Region in Advanced Earthquake Monitoring Systems

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...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for Jamaica’s National Consultation for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties (COP30), at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (March 25).

12 months ago Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Jamaica to Present Bold Green Investment Strategy at COP30 in Brazil

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...

Female crocodile, Xena, keeps a careful watch over her nest during a recent media tour of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas.

12 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Beachgoers Urged to Be Vigilant During Crocodile Nesting Season

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...

12 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentTechnology

National Land Agency Launches ‘NLA Connect’

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...