The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation has a plethora of events lined up to commemorate World Water Day 2022. One of such is the “More Trees, More Water” initiative led by National Water Commission, supporting the target of planting three million trees by planting two th
Read MoreI had the opportunity to address the special plenary session of UNEA6 on the Occasion of the special session to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of UNEP. The Government & people of Jamaica extend congratulations to UNEP; Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, t
Yesterday, myself and Anthony Mckenzie from NEPA, met with Sonja Leighton-Kone ( she is proudly Jamaican) Acting Deputy Executive Director of UNEP and Jacqueline Alvarez, Director and Representative of UNEP in Latin America and the Caribbean. We discussed how Jamaica can accelerate th
Read MoreI joined Pres. of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta at this morning’s opening session of UNEP 50. With the auspices of UNEP. I thanked them for hosting both UNEP50 and the upcoming Un Ocean Conference. He reiterated the close ties and friendship with Jamaica.
Read MoreDear God, watch over us with tender love, as today we celebrate Ash Wednesday and the beginning of this Lenten season. We sign with a cross – ashes on our foreheads to remind us that there is a part of ourselves that is of this earth and that one day will return to dust.
Read MoreExcellencies, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for providing me with the opportunity to address the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly. This session allows us to gain consensus on multilateral environmental efforts on biodiversity, climate, pollution and food
Read MoreAfter 36 hours I’ve made it safe and sound! Looking forward to a productive UNEA5 here in Nairobi The focus of the the meeting will be Climate Change, Loss of Biodiversity and Pollution. There is a heavy agenda. Will update as best as possible.
Read MoreLast Thursday, I visited the offices of the Forestry Department for the first time since assuming Ministerial responsibility for the Environment. it is a priority of mine to ensure that the agency (and several of its major projects) is indeed a critical pillar of our national developm
Read MoreYesterday I joined Minister McKenzie, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Minister Charles, Minister of Agriculture in touring the areas of Portland, St. Mary and St. Ann affected by the recent flood rains. We were accompanied by RADA, ODPEM, SDC and the St. Mary Mu
Read MoreThanks to the Doppler Radar we will now have access to real-time weather data which makes for better forecasts and will enhance early warning responses to potentially dangerous weather events, both crucial to adapting to the effects of climate change. An important tool climate action
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