The Government will amend a number of climate and environment-related legislation in the 2019/20 fiscal year in an effort to strengthen the regulatory framework governing the management and sustainable use...

The Government remains committed to ongoing policy and programme implementation, aimed at maintaining Jamaica’s stable macroeconomic environment, thereby facilitating the requisite growth for sustainable and inclusive development. Governor-General, His Excellency...

The Government will be intensifying its plastic ban monitoring and enforcement activities in the coming weeks. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is on track to execute the remaining deliverables under the Strategic Programme for Climate Resilience (SPCR). This, following the successful staging of its three-day...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the region must take action now in order to address the devastating impacts of global warming and climate change. Mr. Holness noted...

The Climate Change Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is targeting public and private sector stakeholders for capacity development in climate action. “We want to place...

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has commended Jamaica on its work to advance activities relating to its climate change agenda. “Jamaica is in a position of leadership. You are way...

Climate scientist, Professor Michael Taylor, says discussions and initiatives regarding climate change must focus on adaptation and mitigation solutions and involve urgent and coordinated planning to ensure a sustainable future....