Excellencies, 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
Read MoreGreat first meeting with Mrs Sharon Morrison, Director General, Miss UnaMay Gordon and the team from the Climate Change Division. We discussed several matters that need immediate attention and intend to act on those matters as soon as possible. The mission remains the same and that is
Read MoreAppreciate the kind welcome extended to me on Thursday by Permanent Secretary Sewell & the team at MEGJC as I started this new phase of the journey. #NewJamaica #NewChallenge #CommittedToTheCause #TeamJA
Read MoreCreative spaces are are very important and the Government of Jamaica is making every effort to nurture creative expressions. The “Stand Up for Our country ” mural is testament to that! The partners in this initiative include Crime Stop Jamaica, Kingston Creative and Digita
Read MoreToday I visited the South Camp Juvenile Correctional and Remand Centre and the staff of the facility and the wards for their Christmas luncheon. The team at We Transform Jamaica was able to bring some Christmas cheer by presenting all with gifts. It is important that you with all that
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