JET renews call for gov’t to take urgent action to end Rio Cobre fish kills

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

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Goods worth about $30M lost in fire at a section of Ocho Rios Market

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

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Ongoing curfew in Porus, Manchester expected to end today following meeting with police, residents and business community

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

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Wanted man among two people arrested in a series of operations by the St.Catherine North Police today

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

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MOCA says 8 arrests made in targetted operations in Kingston and Clarendon within the past 24 hours

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

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One person sustains serious injuries in 3 vehicle crash along Temple Hall main road

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

Read More

MOCA continues targetted operations in Kingston and Clarendon

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

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MOCA conducts series of operations at locations across Kingston and Clarendon

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

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Renovation works on Yallahs market to be completed by year end

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

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Police officer accused of killing Ribbiz worker, granted bail

The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, is again calling on the government to take urgent action to put an end to fish kills at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine. 

The call follows a fish kill at the river, on Saturday. 

There have been several other incidents of fish kills at the Rio Cobre in recent years.

In a release this morning, JET called for the government to provide clear and transparent updates on its investigation into fish kills at the river and outline concrete steps to prevent further pollution of this vital waterway.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Moodie also called on the government to enhance monitoring of the Rio Cobre by establishing a real-time water quality monitoring system.

JET said this continuous environmental disaster raises serious questions about the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures and accountability for those responsible.

Read More