International Reggae Day 2022
Sleep in peace Crown prince of Reggae.
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Interactive Dialogue for the Minimising & Addressing Ocean Acidification, Deoxygenation & Ocean Warming with Sec John Kerry at the UN Ocean Conference
I was honoured to co-chai this interactive dialogue and was intrigues by the excellent presentations from :
- Rafael Grossi , DG of the IAEA
- John Stander, Dir of Services, WMO
- Jessie Turner, Dir of Intl Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification
- Hans Otto Portner, Co-chair of the IPCC Working Group 2
We also welcomed interventions from Ms Inti Keith, Senior Marine Biologist, at the Charles Darwin Fan, and Ms Loreley Picourt.
Minister Samuda leads high-level Ministerial delegation to UN Ocean Conference in Portugal
The Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, comes at a critical time as the world is seeking to address many of the deep- rooted problems of our societies laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic and which will require major structural transformations and common shared solutions that are anchored in the SDGs. to mobilise action, the Conference will seek to propel much needed science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action.
Jamaica has dispatched a high level delegation to reflect the seriousness of the conference. The delegation is led by Myself, representing the MHPM Andrew Holness. Accompanied by colleague Ministers Hon. Ed Bartlett, Minister of Tourism and the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. The delegation is supported by the representatives from NEPA, The Port Authority, PIOJ, and the Fisheries Division.
The Delegation will participate in a number of key events during the conference, and have several bi-lateral engagements looking at Environmental arrangements for our Oceans and indeed opportunities for sustainable growth of Jamaica’s Blue Economy.
The National will be up to date with the progress.
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International Day of Biological Diversity 2022
“Building a shared future for all life” is the theme of International Day for Biological Diversity for 2022. The theme was chosen to continue developing momentum and support the post -2020 global biodiversity framework at the forthcoming UN Biodiversity Conference.
The Day was first established by the United Nations in 1993. The goal of the day is to raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity and the need to protect it. Biodiversity is the essential survival of all life on Earth. It helps to provide food, water, and other resources that we need to live.
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Statement Concerning Saharan Dust and its Impact on Jamaica and the Caribbean
Please see the following statement release by the Meteorological Service of Jamaica.
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Happy Teacher’s Day ! 2022
Wishing all our Teachers a Happy Teacher’s Day, We would be nothing without your support.
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Earth Day 2022
Everyday is Earth Day- Let us celebrate this special day by doing our part to keep earth safe!
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Meeting with World Bank
Yesterday I also had a very productive meeting with Lilia Burunuic, Director at World Bank. I was pleased to be introduced to Gail Richardson, the acting Head of office for Jamaica and the Operations Manager for World Bank.
The World Bank has made it their point of duty to support Jamaica with developing the revised NDC and is currently supporting the development of a NDC Implementation plan and a 2050 low carbon and climate resilient strategy. the team at MEGJC look forward to working on future initiatives with the World Bank and tackling the issues surrounding Water, the Environment, Climate Change and the Blue and Green Economy.
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Meeting with European Union Ambassador, Marianne Van Steen on April 13, 2022.
Yesterday I met with the European Union Ambassador, Marianne Van Steen, to discuss the Jamaica – EU cooperation within the context of Climate Change and its effect on the environment.
Also was in attendance were head of the Cooperation, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz, and Project manager, Virginie Andre, and Principal Director from the Climate Change Branch, Una May Gordon.
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Denzil Douglas, Former Prime Minister and current Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition of St. Kitts and Nevis
I had an opportunity yesterday, to sit with Dr. Denzil Douglas, former Prime Minister and current leader of the Parliamentary Opposition of St. Kitts and Nevis. He is currently visiting Jamaica.
We discussed the general, and urgent infrastructure needs of the region not least of all water and housing.
I extended him well wished on behalf of the Prime Minister, Hon. Andrew Holness, the Government and the people of Jamaica.