During the last fiscal year (2014/15), the National Water Commission (NWC) completed 25 water and sewerage projects. “Billions were expended by the agency on the continued implementation of water supply...

In a move to make land divestment transparent, fair and equitable, the Government has produced the Land Divestment Policy Framework and Procedures Manual. Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate...

The Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, is investigating the impacts of climate change on domestic and export crops and meat production. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, said...

The Government has launched a US$3.9 million project to protect the Yallahs and Hope River areas from degradation, and improve water resource management. The five-year project, which is funded by...

The Government of Jamaica/Adaptation Fund Programme (GOJ/AFP), implemented in 2013, is significantly helping to build the country’s resilience to climate change. Deputy Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica...

The Government of Jamaica is working to address concerns raised by members of the Negril community in order to move ahead with the proposed Negril reef extension/breakwater project. The project,...

The refurbished Bogue water treatment plant in North East St. Ann, was officially commissioned into service on April 1, by Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert...

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...