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Vice President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Global Affairs at the Caribbean Department, Ambassador Joachim Schmillen, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

CMU to Support Blue Economy Initiatives in 2019

By: Judith A. Hunter, December 24, 2018

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), through its Global Affairs at the Caribbean Department, will implement several activities in 2019 to support the Government of Jamaica Blue Economy Initiatives. The Blue...

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, speaks at the National Consumers’ League ‘Consumer Talk’ on the impending plastic ban, at the Bureau of Standards, recently.

No Unfair Advantages with Plastic Ban – Senator Samuda

By: Colleen Dawkins, December 17, 2018

An American Crocodile basking in the sun in the Black River Lower Morass. Crocodiles are being threatened by acts of poaching and loss of habitat.

NEPA Encourages Jamaicans to Protect the Crocodile

By: Charnele Henry, December 17, 2018

Environment 7 years ago NSWMA Implements Measures for Holiday Garbage Collection in St. James
By: Nickieta Sterling, December 16, 2018
Environment 7 years ago Plastic Ban Part of Comprehensive Approach to Waste Management
By: Collen Dawkins, December 7, 2018
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 7 years ago Several Achievements under Global Fuel Economy Project
By: Chad Bryan, December 6, 2018

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CAC Encourages Persons to Adhere to Impending Ban on Plastic

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging persons to adhere to the stipulations of the impending January 1, 2019, single-use plastic ban. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief...

By: Colleen Dawkins, December 4, 2018

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, emphasises a point while giving the keynote address at the launch of the Integrated Water, Land and Ecosystems (IWEco) project during a function held at Couples Swept Away in Negril, Westmoreland, on November 29.

7 years ago Environment

NEPA Launches Environmental Project in Negril

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has launched a subnational project aimed at restoring the hydrological and other physical functions of the Negril Great Morass in Westmoreland. The launch...

By: Nickieta Sterling, December 3, 2018

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), presents Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Michael Taylor, with a plaque in appreciation of his work on the Special Report prepared by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Professor Taylor is the Lead author of the report, which highlights the impact of an increase of the average earth’s surface temperature of 1.5 degrees Celsius above industrial levels. The presentation was made during a national consultation held in preparation for the 24th session of the Conference of Parties (Pre-COP 24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), at the UWI Regional Headquarters on Wednesday (November 21).

7 years ago Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Government Remains Resolute to Make Country Climate Resilient – Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government remains resolute in its drive to make Jamaica climate resilient, so that...

By: Alecia Smith, November 22, 2018

Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency, Peter Knight, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank about the agency’s responsibility in the impending ban on single-use plastics.

7 years ago Environment

Plastic Ban Good for the Environment – NEPA

Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight, is pleased with the Government’s policy position to impose a ban on specific categories of plastic packaging...

By: Charnele Henry, November 16, 2018

Project Manager, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Partnership for Improved Safety and Security in Schools Programme, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI), Yvonne Brown, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

7 years ago DevelopmentEducationEnvironment

Education Ministry Partners with USAID to Promote Safe and Secure Environment

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated US$625,000 to the youth component of its Partnership for Improved Safety and Security in Schools Programme, in the Ministry of...

By: Judith A. Hunter, November 9, 2018

Associate Vice President of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology at the CMU, Dr. Stephen Rhoden, told JIS News that the use of technology in undersea exploration can preserve and save marine life.

7 years ago EducationEnvironment

CMU Supports Protection of the Marine Environment

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is in support of protecting the marine environment through the use of geospatial technology. Associate Vice President of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology...

By: Charnele Henry, November 6, 2018

7 years ago DevelopmentEnvironmentOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Interests of All Will Be Safeguarded

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says steps will be taken to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders, particularly residents, under the Government Circle development project being proposed for...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, October 26, 2018

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Government Town Planner, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight (centre), emphasises a point during discussion with (from left), Director of the Planning, Projects, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Division, NEPA, Ainsworth Carroll; Lead Consultant for Canadian-based firm, ESSA Technologies Limited, Dr. Ravidya Burrowes; President, EPN Consultants Limited, Beverline Brown Smith; and Director of the Environmental Management and Conservation Division, NEPA, Anthony McKenzie. Occasion was a Stakeholders’ Inception Meeting towards the preparation of NEPA’s 2017 State of the Environment (SOE) Report at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (October 25).

7 years ago EnvironmentVision 2030

NEPA Preparing State of the Environment Report

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is in the process of preparing the 2017 State of the Environment (SOE) Report, which will outline the entity’s environmental stewardship over the...

By: Alecia Smith, October 26, 2018

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