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Principal Director of the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (January 3). Listening at left is President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Fritz Pinnock.

NCEL to Host Leadership Development Webinar January 7

By: Judith A. Hunter, January 3, 2019

The National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), in partnership with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), will host a leadership development webinar focusing on the Blue Ocean Strategy. The webinar will...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Daryl Vaz (2nd right) accepts a reusable tote bag from President, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Metry Seaga (left), during a press conference on the ban of single use plastics and Styrofoam-based products on Monday (December 31) at Jamaica House. Looking on are Senator Matthew Samuda (2nd left) and Chief Executive Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight.

Gov’t to Increase Distribution of Environmentally Friendly Bags

By: Chad Bryan, January 1, 2019

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz

Remarks by the Hon. Daryl Vaz At a Press Briefing on the Single Use Plastics Ban on December 31, 2018

Environment 7 years ago Embargo on All Single-Use Plastic Bags and Disposable Straws with Immediate Effect
By: Chad Bryan, January 1, 2019
Environment 7 years ago CMU to Support Blue Economy Initiatives in 2019
By: Judith A. Hunter, December 24, 2018
Environment 7 years ago No Unfair Advantages with Plastic Ban – Senator Samuda
By: Colleen Dawkins, December 17, 2018

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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.

7 years ago Environment

NEPA Encourages Jamaicans to Protect the Crocodile

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging the public to help in the conservation of the American Crocodile species in Jamaica. The American Crocodile, the largest native reptile...

By: Charnele Henry, December 17, 2018

Heavy equipment is being utilised to remove bulky waste from Barracks Road, Montego Bay, as part of the National Solid Waste Management Authority's (NSWMA) clean-up drive.

7 years ago Environment

NSWMA Implements Measures for Holiday Garbage Collection in St. James

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has implemented measures to address the expected increase in garbage in St. James during the Christmas period into the New Year. Public Cleansing...

By: Nickieta Sterling, December 16, 2018

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, speaking during a recent JIS interview.

7 years ago Environment

Plastic Ban Part of Comprehensive Approach to Waste Management

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, says the impending ban on plastics is part of efforts by the Government to deal with waste management in a comprehensive way. “The Government is taking...

By: Collen Dawkins, December 7, 2018

Senior Director in the Environment and Risk Management Division of the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Gillian Guthrie (second left), listens to a point being made by Head of the United Nations Environment Caribbean Sub-Regional Office, Vincent Sweeney (left), at the opening of the two-day Caribbean Sub-regional conference on cleaner and more efficient fuel vehicles, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on December 5. Associate Vice President of Sustainable Development at the University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Ruth Potopsingh; and Head of Development Cooperation at the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica, Walter Bernyck, also pariticipate in the discussion.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Several Achievements under Global Fuel Economy Project

Senior Director in the Environment and Risk Management Division of the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Gillian Guthrie, says several outcomes have emerged from Jamaica’s implementation of the Global...

By: Chad Bryan, December 6, 2018

7 years ago Environment

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

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NCEL to Host Leadership Development Webinar January 7

Gov’t to Increase Distribution of Environmentally Friendly Bags

Remarks by the Hon. Daryl Vaz At a Press Briefing on the Single Use Plastics Ban on December 31, 2018

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NEPA Encourages Jamaicans to Protect the Crocodile

NSWMA Implements Measures for Holiday Garbage Collection in St. James

Plastic Ban Part of Comprehensive Approach to Waste Management

Several Achievements under Global Fuel Economy Project

CAC Encourages Persons to Adhere to Impending Ban on Plastic

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