AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoForest Protection: The Forestry Department has received a US$146,496 drone and a forest management system to map vegetation, monitor fires and guide restoration across Jamaica. Drought and Water: Recent rain has barely eased the strain: Mona Reservoir stood at 35.6 per cent, and Water Minister Matthew Samuda warned that one downpour cannot end the drought. Hurricane Recovery: A CDF-UNDP review found recovery work underway in affected communities, including debris removal, recycling, wetland rehabilitation and livelihood support. Sustainable Fisheries: Jamaica’s first marine cage-culture harvest yielded more than 5,000 pounds of red drum in St Thomas, highlighting aquaculture’s potential to support food security as wild fish stocks face pressure. Climate Finance: A new regional bond aims to raise up to US$250 million for climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, sustainable water and wastewater projects, and environmental protection.
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