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Public Relations Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Deleen Powell, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’.

NEPA Promotes Proper Waste Management

By: Kadian Brown, September 13, 2016

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is spearheading several initiatives to promote proper waste management and environmentally safe practices. The most recent thrust, dubbed ‘Trash Free Waters’, involves the...

Volunteers removing debris from a beach in observance of International Costal Cleanup Day.

NEPA Encourages Jamaicans to Participate in International Coastal Clean-Up Day

By: O. Rodger Hutchinson, September 12, 2016

Manager of the Ecosystem Management Branch at NEPA, Andrea Donaldson, addresses a JIS Think Tank session on September 9, where she gave details about the planned activities for International Coastal Clean-up Day to be observed on September 17.

Local Government Authorities to Participate in International Coastal Clean-Up Day

By: O. Rodger Hutchinson, September 12, 2016

Environment 10 years ago Hunting on Forest Reserves Prohibited
By: Peta Gay Rowe, September 11, 2016
Environment 10 years ago NEPA to Clean Half Moon Bay
By: Kadian Brown, September 9, 2016
Environment 10 years ago Drain-Cleaning Works Under Way in Lucea
By: O. Rodger Hutchinson, September 9, 2016

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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. He highlighted that application for the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) Accelerator Programme closes on September 9.

10 years ago EnvironmentJIS Think TankTechnology

Deadline for CCIC Accelerator Programme is Sept. 9

Application for the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center’s (CCIC) Accelerator Programme will close on September 9. The six-month programme, which offers mentorship, guidance as well as resources to entrepreneurs in the...

By: Tomeica Gunn, September 7, 2016

10 years ago Environment

Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) Invites Companies to Join Six-Month Accelerator Programme

The Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) is inviting companies to be part of its six-month accelerator programme. Titled, ‘Launch it Green Tech’, the project aims to promote green technology, and...

By: Tomeica Gunn, August 16, 2016

10 years ago EnvironmentForeign Affairs

European Union Brings Relief to the Victims of Hurricane Earl in Belize

In response to Hurricane Earl, which struck Belize on 4 August 2016 causing significant damage across the country, the European Commission provides 50 000 EUR in humanitarian funding to assist...

By: European Union , August 9, 2016

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 3. Looking on is Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Evan Thompson.

10 years ago CommunityEnvironmentLocal Government

Gov’t to Enforce Emergency Evacuation Warnings

The Government is moving to implement aspects of the Disaster Risk Management Act that seek to prosecute persons who refuse to heed evacuation warnings during periods of emergency. Speaking during...

By: Chris Patterson, August 4, 2016

10 years ago EnvironmentLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Closes Emergency Centres

The Government has deactivated the National and Parish Emergency Operation Centres and closed all shelters that were opened in light of the inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Earl. This...

By: Chris Patterson, August 3, 2016

Tropical Storm Earl, which has formed over the Western Caribbean, is moving towards the west at near 35km/h (22mph) .

10 years ago EnvironmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM Urges Caution as Island Experiences Tropical Storm Earl

Members of the public are being urged to exercise caution, as the island is now experiencing the effects of Tropical Storm Earl. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Senior...

By: Peta Gay Hodges, August 2, 2016

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, listen as Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Evan Thompson, addresses journalists, during Monday’s (August 1) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

10 years ago EnvironmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaica on Tropical Storm Warning

The National Meteorological Service has upgraded Jamaica’s Tropical Storm Watch classification to a Warning. This was disclosed by Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth...

By: Latonya Linton, August 1, 2016

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addressing journalists during Monday’s (August 1) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

10 years ago EnvironmentInformation

National Emergency Operations Centre Activated

The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been activated in response to Jamaica being placed on a Tropical Storm Warning...

By: Latonya Linton, August 1, 2016

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