Tag: beach cleanup

JET Launches “Nuh Dutty Up MoBay” and International Coastal Cleanup Day 2017

July 26, 2017

“Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica!” MoBay style. The Jamaica Environment Trust took its anti-litter campaign westwards recently, with a renewed thrust on responsible solid waste management and disposal. Now, Montego Bay, sometimes called the “Tourism Mecca,” is a very dirty city. On recent trips there recently, I have been disturbed by the garbage-clogged gullies, the filthy state … More JET Launches “Nuh Dutty Up MoBay” and International Coastal Cleanup Day 2017

#EarthDay2017: What’s Happening in Jamaica?

April 21, 2017

Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day. The theme is Environmental and Climate Literacy – in other words, the importance of educating ourselves on these complex and wide-ranging topics. Until recently, by the way, I didn’t know the day is also called International Mother Earth Day. The Earth Day Network (Earth Day is primarily a citizen-oriented effort) is … More #EarthDay2017: What’s Happening in Jamaica?

JET, TEF and Wisynco Partner for Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica Cleanup Network

March 29, 2017

You will recall the recent Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica public education campaign, focusing on the issue of garbage, garbage everywhere – with the very catchy song and animations. Very good work by the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET). Well, an extension of the Clean Coasts Project and Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica has a new community focus. … More JET, TEF and Wisynco Partner for Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica Cleanup Network

Weekly Photo Challenge: Ambience – in Jamaica

January 14, 2017

Jamaica is an island with plenty of “ambience” – it’s an oddly vague word that means a “feel,” an atmosphere, a quality. When we talk about “vibes” in Jamaica, that is what we are really talking about – whether good or bad. The Beach Boys’ classic  “Good Vibrations” sums it up – and again Brian … More Weekly Photo Challenge: Ambience – in Jamaica

Climate Change Awareness Week, UNEP Champions of the Earth, More Environmental News: December 3, 2016

December 4, 2016

Well, a lot has been happening in Jamaica and there’s lots of news further afield, too. Please click on the links for more information. Jamaica and the Caribbean: Climate Change Awareness Week: It was an exciting week, organized by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and following on from the Prime Minister’s recent participation … More Climate Change Awareness Week, UNEP Champions of the Earth, More Environmental News: December 3, 2016

Heat and Boulders: The End of Stones at International Coastal Cleanup Day

September 18, 2016

The surface of Kingston Harbour was like highly polished, dark blue glass early this morning. Here and there, a motionless figure perched on a tiny canoe, bent over a fishing line. Pelicans pretended to be statues, on posts near the shore. International Beach Cleanup Day rolled around again (it seems to come round so fast) … More Heat and Boulders: The End of Stones at International Coastal Cleanup Day

Counting Down to Earth Day 2016 in Jamaica (And Go Plant a Tree!)

April 18, 2016

How is our Mother Earth doing, as Earth Day appears on the horizon once more? How is Jamaica doing? I would say our amazing planet – including our beautiful island – may be heading for the Emergency Room, before too long.  Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and there is so much to write about … More Counting Down to Earth Day 2016 in Jamaica (And Go Plant a Tree!)