For the first time, Jamaica’s Net International Reserves passed the US$5 billion mark.

As at March 31, 2024, Jamaica’s Gross Reserves stood at a historic high of US$5.231 billion & Jamaica’s Net International Reserves totaled US$5.137 billion which is also a record high.🇯🇲🇯🇲

Praying for rain MetServiceJA

The final 2 of the first 20 CNG buses are now en route to JA 🇯🇲. They will be specially designed for commuters with disabilities similar to the bus shown below. Additionally, we also have 10 more in production which will form part of the fleet of 100 buses set to arrive in July.

Jamaicans can expect showers and thunderstorms starting this week. That’s according to the Met Service.

It says a trough is expected to bring unstable weather conditions across the island.
nationwideradiojm.com/expect-rain-an…

#GetTheGuns

Baby mangroves!
All over by Gun Boat Beach.

Once inundated w/ plastic + garbage, cleared areas from months ago remain so giving the mangroves space to thrive + multiply.

Our KHCP barriers at 7 main gullies are blocking plastic + floating debris.

Heart full. Matthew Samuda

Just back from taking part in the 🇯🇲 #GreatMangroveCleanUp with my team & lots of other volunteers plus Climate Minister Matthew Samuda

#CatBondUpdate #Thread

I am pleased to provide the update that Jamaica has sponsored its second consecutive catastrophe bond, with the much appreciated assistance and support of the World Bank.

This cat bond will provide fiscal resources for emergency expenditures that arise

Saturday is the big day! The Great Mangrove Cleanup is set to begin with a bang. Over 6 partners from the private and public sector will be cleaning 7 sites. As we look forward to the cleanup day, let’s reflect on what the past KHCP cleanups have accomplished.

I took time to thank my Admin teams yesterday on Admin Professionals Day.

My office staff at the MEGJC has provided unwavering support to me while I complete my portfolio responsibilities.

Ms. Vanny for the invaluable support in @nesa_jlp

#AdminProfessionalsDay24

Obfuscation is the order of the day it seems.

Praying for all of the Grade 6 kids sitting PEP exams today and tomorrow. Special shout out to all PEP parents.

Come join us for the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run—Sunday, May 5, at 6 a.m.

Today, I brought the Keynote Address at the Excelsior High School for an Earth Day launch under the theme “Planet vs Plastics”.

I reminded the students and teachers that we all have a responsibility for maintaining a green planet, and the importance of joining clubs such as the

The teams from Clean Harbours Jamaica Limited and @gracekennedygrp invited me to their Great “Mangrove Clean-up” Media Lanch in celebration of World Earth Day 2024 EARTHDAY.ORG

The theme “Planet vs Plastics” was fitting as we continue to tackle the presence of plastic waste in our waterways.

Joining CliveMullings on Radio Jamaica 94 FM shortly on #EarthDay at the launch of the Big Mangrove cleanup at GraceKennedy Limited foundation headquarters.

Happy to represent Jamaica 🇯🇲 at the inaugural The Commonwealth meeting of Ocean Ministers in Cyprus. We are contemplating progress in implementation of the #BlueCharter and looking at solutions to increase the pace of financing for nations like Jamaica.
MEGJC Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, GOJ

30 day no sugar challenge 🤦🏽‍♂️😳😩
It’s time…