Great Goat Island – Petchary's Blog

Our beloved and beautiful endangered species, the Jamaican Rock Iguana, is making a serious comeback

May 20, 2023

It may not be beautiful, but the Critically Endangered Jamaican Rock Iguana has a mystique all its own. In April, 25 more iguanas raised at Hope Zoo under the Headstart Programme were released into the dry limestone forest of the Hellshire Hills, bringing the total released to date to some 600. Let’s hope they will soon find a permanent haven on Great Goat Island – sooner, rather than later. … More Our beloved and beautiful endangered species, the Jamaican Rock Iguana, is making a serious comeback

Weekly Photo Challenge: Dense (Caribbean Forest)

April 1, 2017

This week’s Photo Challenge inspired me immediately to think of the density of our beautiful forests here in the Caribbean, and how thickly the leaves flourish. This richness is almost like an indulgence. I enjoy it, over and over again. Here are a few photos that I have picked out for a little photo gallery. … More Weekly Photo Challenge: Dense (Caribbean Forest)

How Jamaicans Feel About the Portland Bight Protected Area

October 8, 2013

There is still no word from the Jamaican Government on the Portland Bight Protected Area (including Goat Islands) whose fate hangs in the balance. The newspapers continue to publish a range of views from contributors at home and abroad. Inevitably, other concerns (including a looming energy crisis and other serious economic matters) have stolen the … More How Jamaicans Feel About the Portland Bight Protected Area

Floating To Goat Islands: The “Goatilla” (Plus Thoughts on Eco-Tourism)

September 18, 2013

Last Saturday morning was magical, inspirational and emotional all at the same time. 56 Jamaicans, led by the intrepid founder and CEO of Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) Diana McCaulay and with other scientists and activists on board, clambered into seven boats on the beach at Old Harbour Bay early yesterday morning. (I say “clambered,” because … More Floating To Goat Islands: The “Goatilla” (Plus Thoughts on Eco-Tourism)