Tag: beach cleanup

Getting those plastics off our coastline…Jamaica Environment Trust on International Coastal Cleanup Day

September 28, 2023

International Coastal Cleanup Day in Jamaica, organised by Jamaica Environment Trust, was a success. As usual, plastics (especially bottles) dominated the beaches. Meanwhile, the United Nations is working towards an international plastics treaty in 2024. It’s a tough task. … More Getting those plastics off our coastline…Jamaica Environment Trust on International Coastal Cleanup Day

Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica beach cleanup was successful but points to the need for greater public education

May 9, 2023

The Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica Earth Day beach cleanup organised by the Jamaica Environment Trust was unsurprisingly dominated by single-use plastics. Much more public education is needed – and I look forward to the widening of the “plastic ban” recently announced. … More Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica beach cleanup was successful but points to the need for greater public education

Hurry and register your site for International Coastal Cleanup Day: DEADLINE AUGUST 9!

August 9, 2022

Just a quick reminder: If you want to register as a site coordinator for International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day 2022 – the deadline is tomorrow! Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Email JET at beachcleanupjamaica@gmail.com NOW! Or contact: Ms. Lauren Creary, Programme Director at… t| +1876 960 3693/ c| +1876 368 4452 e| lcreary.jet@gmail.com/ jamaicaenvironmenttrust@gmail.com ICC Day has been … More Hurry and register your site for International Coastal Cleanup Day: DEADLINE AUGUST 9!

Some events to look out for on climate justice, the environment, and the Caribbean

July 12, 2022

There are a few rather important dates in the summer calendar to keep in mind related to climate change, extractive industries, and more. This week, Greenpeace USA will hold a hybrid press briefing in Kingston (Thursday, July 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the AC Marriott Hotel) as the International Seabed Authority (ISA) reaches a critical … More Some events to look out for on climate justice, the environment, and the Caribbean

World Oceans Day 2022: Collaboration, Collections and Cleanups

June 8, 2022

Tomorrow (or perhaps today for you) – Wednesday, June 8 is World Oceans Day. But, don’t we have One Ocean, just as there is just One Planet? There are two events I should tell you about. Firstly, the United Nations will have an online event starting at 10:00 am EDT (9:00 am Jamaican time), which … More World Oceans Day 2022: Collaboration, Collections and Cleanups

Earth Day 2022 postscript: Two priorities for Jamaica and the Planet

May 2, 2022

Earth Day 2022 just slipped past me, while my back was turned – which is most unfortunate. However, I did contribute to a really nice pictorial article produced by Global Voices’ Caribbean team (headed by my ever-encouraging editor, Janine, in Trinidad). We shared our personal memories and thoughts reflected in the photographs we chose. You … More Earth Day 2022 postscript: Two priorities for Jamaica and the Planet

“Big Up Wi Beach” for International Coastal Cleanup Day

August 30, 2019

Beaches – and our access to them – are on the agenda again. We heard that Fort Clarence Beach in St. Catherine (a favorite chill spot of ours, back in the day) is to be “taken over” by a private company, who are leasing it from the government agency Urban Development Corporation (UDC), beginning September … More “Big Up Wi Beach” for International Coastal Cleanup Day

Of Sea Squirts and Shore Trekees: Port Royal Marine Maniacs Are in Their Sixth Year

August 20, 2018

Last year I visited the Port Royal Marine Laboratory (PRML) and met some of the budding marine scientists, who were enjoying the Marine Maniacs summer camp. This summer I, unfortunately, didn’t make it to that special place where Kingston Harbour meets the Caribbean Sea. However, they shared their account of this year’s activities, as well as some great … More Of Sea Squirts and Shore Trekees: Port Royal Marine Maniacs Are in Their Sixth Year