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Acting Principal Director of the National Spatial Data Management Branch in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Simone Lloyd, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on October 28. Ms. Lloyd says a series of activities will be held to commemorate Geography Awareness Week and the 20th anniversary of observing GIS Day nationally. Information can be found on the website www.licj.org.jm.

Jamaicans Invited to Take Part in Activities During Geography Awareness Week

By: Charnele Henry, October 31, 2022

The National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) invites public participation in its series of activities commemorating Geography Awareness Week and the 20th observance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day. Geography...

Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO), Wade Mars (left), shakes hands with Chairman, Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ), Dr. Damien King, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the entities to extend the Tourism Sector Recycling Partnership to resort areas in Kingston and the South Coast. The signing took place on Thursday (September 22) at RPJ’s head office in Kingston.

Recycling Partners Looking to Increase Processing Depots

By: Chanel Spence, September 23, 2022

Members of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team cleaning a section of the Shipwreck Beach, on September 17. The JIS partnered with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and other volunteers to clean up the beach for International Coastal Clean-up Day 2022.

JIS Joins NEPA to Clean up Shipwreck Beach

By: Charnele Henry, September 20, 2022

Environment 3 years ago Volunteers Cleaned Beaches in Discovery Bay
By: Okoye Henry, September 19, 2022
Environment 3 years ago Hanover Fisherfolk and Beach Users Urged to Practise Proper Garbage Disposal
By: Sharon Earle, September 19, 2022
Environment 3 years ago 1,500 Pounds of Garbage Cleared from One-Man Beach
By: Nickieta Sterling, September 18, 2022

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Manager, National Ozone Unit and National Ozone Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Vivian Blake.

3 years ago Environment

NEPA Unit Assisting to Protect the Ozone Layer

The National Ozone Unit of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has devised several strategies, including legislative amendments, in its continued efforts to assist in protecting the ozone layer....

By: Charnele Henry, September 16, 2022

Senior Public Education and Community Outreach Officer with the National Environment and Planning Agency, Ava Tomlinson.

3 years ago Environment

Keep Waterways and Coastlines Garbage Free – NEPA

As Jamaica prepares to observe International Coastal Clean-up Day (ICCD) on Saturday (September 17), the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging persons to keep waterways and coastlines free...

By: Charnele Henry, September 15, 2022

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides update on the management of plastics and the environment during a Plastics Forum, held virtually on August 30. Seated is Head of the Technical Regulations Unit in the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Phillipa O’Conner Bennett.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Plastic Ban Changes Coming to Counter Practices Outside Regulations

The Government will be making changes to the ban on single-use plastic bags and polystyrene to counter practices being carried out by persons that are outside of the regulations. Minister...

By: Chanel Spence, September 2, 2022

Manager of the Mapping Services Branch in the Survey and Mapping Division of the National Land Agency (NLA), Milton Saunders.

3 years ago EnvironmentTechnology

Use of Drone Technology Could Increase Land Registration

Increased land registration could be a potential spin-off from the use of drone technology, says Mapping Services Manager at the National Land Agency (NLA), Milton Saunders. “To the extent that...

By: Charnele Henry, August 30, 2022

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Sandown Palms housing development in Portmore, St. Catherine, on August 26.

3 years ago DevelopmentEnvironment

Plans Advanced for Development of Resilience Park in Portmore

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is advanced in the development of a Resilience Park in Portmore, St. Catherine. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, advised that ground will be...

By: Chanel Spence, August 29, 2022

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference on the availability of teachers for the 2022/23 academic year, at the Ministry in Kingston, on Monday (August 22).

3 years ago Environment

Better Work Environment for Schools Being Pursued

The upgrading of staff facilities as well as construction of administrative blocks in public schools will continue, in efforts to provide a better working environment. Minister of Education and Youth,...

By: Chanel Spence, August 23, 2022

The Mourning Dove, commonly called Long-tailed Pea Dove, is one of the birds permitted for hunting by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) during the 2022 Game Gird Hunting Season. The Season opens on August 20 and will close on September 25.

3 years ago Environment

Bird Hunting Season August 20 to September 25

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has announced the opening of the 2022 Game Bird Hunting Season, which will last from Saturday, August 20 to Sunday, September 25. Under...

By: CHARNELE HENRY, August 17, 2022

Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives in commemoration of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence.

3 years ago EnvironmentPrime Minister

Country’s Natural Environment Will Be Protected – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains resolute in preserving and protecting the country’s natural environment. He said institutions such as the National Environment and Planning...

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, August 9, 2022

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