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JAMAICA: CAC Encourages Persons to Adhere to Impending Ban on Plastic

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5 years ago

December 4, 2018

#Kingston, December 4, 2018 – Jamaica – The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging persons to adhere to the stipulations of the impending January 1, 2019, single-use plastic ban.

Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, said the Commission plays a role in addressing environmental issues and is aware of the dangers of plastic on the environment.

“We know the dangers; we see them when we have clean-ups, so we are asking persons to, as best as possible, avoid using these (single-use plastic) items. We are encouraging persons to adhere to the stipulations of the ban,” Mrs. Allen said.

She pointed out that the CAC supports any move by the Government that will ensure that the future generation can live in a safe environment.

“We are for a safe environment, and we will support any move by the Government that will ensure that our children and grandchildren can live in a safe environment,” Mrs. Allen said.

She noted that the CAC meets with agencies that have a stake in the environment, and the Commission will be participating in an upcoming National Consumers League forum, where matters such as the impending single-use plastic ban will be addressed.

Release: JIS

Contact: Colleen Dawkins

Photo Caption: Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

(Photo: Dave Reid)

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Guyana’s financial support for Palestine

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2 hours ago

April 27, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Palestine#Guyana, April 24, 2024 – A cheque of over GY$110 million which is USD$500 thousand, was presented to President Irfaan Ali, at a handover ceremony on April 23, in support of Palestine for Humanitarian efforts, according to reports.

The money, raised by Muslims and non Muslims, comes after an appeal by the National Ramadan Village during the month of Ramadan.

It will be sent to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to help the victims of the ongoing war.

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Jamaica New Rui destination

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3 hours ago

April 27, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Riu#Jamaica, April 25, 2024 – Jamaica’s tourism product is being enhanced with a new all inclusive Riu Resort called the Riu Palace Aquarelle, scheduled to open on May 4 at White Bay Beach in Falmouth. As reported by Caribbean Journal, the destination will house 750 rooms and will promote the country’s green transition, having 800 solar photovoltaic panels, saving up to 10 percent of the hotel’s energy use.

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Haiti Trips

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3 hours ago

April 27, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Haiti#RoyalCaribbean, April 26, 2024- Royal Caribbean has decided to cancel all of its trips to Labadee, a popular destination in Haiti due to the worsening crisis, putting further strain on the country’s tourism sector. Cancellations were initially set to last until mid March but now they have been extended through the summer into September, according to a post by Royal Caribbean. A spokesperson for the organization is reported saying the Global Security and Intel team is monitoring the situation in Haiti, further expressing that the cancellations come as the safety and security of its guests are top priority.