Jamaica has updated its Climate Change and Emissions Policy frameworks to effectively respond to climate change impacts and support transformative action to ensure environmentally sound management of emissions. The revised...

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is working to commission its new doppler weather radar by the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Director of the Meteorological Service,...

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is developing a SmartAlert programme, which will provide prompt notifications to citizens about various hazards that could affect their area. Director of the...

The . Service of Jamaica is working to develop tools to support stakeholders in the Fisheries sector. Knowledge of weather and climate changes is critical for persons who earn their...

     

Holders of beach licences are being reminded to submit their applications for renewal before the March 31, 2022, deadline. For the processing of applications for renewal, the licensee is required...

The Meteorological Service Division (Met Service) will officially launch the Bush Fire Warning Index on World Meteorological Day, March 23. Establishment of the Bush Fire Warning Index and Management System...

General Manager, Engineering, Rural Water Supply Limited, Douglas Wilson, is calling on Jamaicans to “recognise and appreciate the importance of groundwater”. Mr. Wilson told JIS News that although Jamaica is...