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August 14 12:18 AM
RESIDENTS of sections of Manor Park in upper St Andrew are up in arms over what they regard as secrecy surrounding a planned development in the area. ...
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NEPA hosts 2026 Game Bird Hunters’ Forum
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NEPA hosts 2026 Game Bird Hunters’ Forum
August 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), along with the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA), is inviting l...
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Newell welcomes NEPA enforcement action over Barking Lodge fish pond development
Newell welcomes NEPA enforcement action over Barking Lodge fish pond development
August 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience Omar Newell has welcomed the National Environment and Planning Agency’s (NEP...
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MP Shaw calls for investigation into Barking Lodge fish pond development
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MP Shaw calls for investigation into Barking Lodge fish pond development
July 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Thomas Eastern, Rose Marie Shaw is calling for the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) to ...
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NEPA launches Junior CEO video competition for high school students
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NEPA launches Junior CEO video competition for high school students
June 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In an effort to deepen awareness among Jamaican students about the importance of sustainable development, the National Environment...
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‘A Jamaican Path: from Hills to Ocean’ project benefits wetland and coastal ecosystems, says NEPA
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‘A Jamaican Path: from Hills to Ocean’ project benefits wetland and coastal ecosystems, says NEPA
June 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Like the steady flow of a river that nourishes everything in its path before meeting the sea, another transformative environmental ...
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Monkeys on the loose: What could it mean for Jamaica?
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Monkeys on the loose: What could it mean for Jamaica?
Kelsey Thomas, Online coordinator, thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 14, 2026
Wildlife experts are warning that Jamaica could face serious agricultural and public health implications if runaway monkeys establish themselves in th...
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NEPA seeks public help to locate non-native monkeys in St Elizabeth
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NEPA seeks public help to locate non-native monkeys in St Elizabeth
May 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), in collaboration with partner agencies, is continuing efforts to locate and c...
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Gov’t moving to amend Wildlife Act, says Samuda
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Gov’t moving to amend Wildlife Act, says Samuda
May 2, 2026
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, says his Ministry will be advancing amendments to the Wildlife Protection Act with ...
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NEPA signs MOU with SRC, Forestry to conserve endemic and threatened plant species
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NEPA signs MOU with SRC, Forestry to conserve endemic and threatened plant species
April 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the Scientific Research Co...
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‘No scientific evidence to suggest John Crow population on decline’
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‘No scientific evidence to suggest John Crow population on decline’
…Reports of fewer sightings post-Hurricane Melissa largely anecdotal, says experts
BY KELSEY THOMAS Online coordinator thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 18, 2026
Amid public concerns about a possible decline in the local population of John Crows, formally known as turkey vultures, environmental experts say ther...
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, is calling on the Government to...
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Kintyre weighs options for Bengal Beach development after securing full approvals
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Kintyre weighs options for Bengal Beach development after securing full approvals
January 23, 2026
Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited says its signature residential development, The Chalet, planned for Bengal Beach in Discovery Bay, St Ann, has received ...
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Illegal parrot trade leads to arrest in St Ann, NEPA issues strong warning
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Illegal parrot trade leads to arrest in St Ann, NEPA issues strong warning
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is condemning the illegal capture and sale of protected parrots following the ...
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NEPA says tadpole surge after Hurricane Melissa ‘no cause for concern’
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NEPA says tadpole surge after Hurricane Melissa ‘no cause for concern’
November 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) says it is aware of a recent video currently circulating on social media which...
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NEPA calls on public to support wildlife recovery by feeding birds with fruits
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NEPA calls on public to support wildlife recovery by feeding birds with fruits
November 7, 2025
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — While the nation focuses on recovering from Category Five Hurricane Melissa, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) i...
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#EyeOnMelissa: NEPA issues safety advisory in light of pending weather system
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#EyeOnMelissa: NEPA issues safety advisory in light of pending weather system
October 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public to undertake the necessary preparatory activities to sa...
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NEPA probes fish kill along Palisadoes strip
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NEPA probes fish kill along Palisadoes strip
October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) have launched an investigation into...
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NEPA urges caution at beaches this Heroes’ weekend
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NEPA urges caution at beaches this Heroes’ weekend
October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —With an expected increase in beach visits over the upcoming National Heroes’ weekend, the National Environment and Planning Agency ...
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NEPA forges partnerships for coral reef restoration
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NEPA forges partnerships for coral reef restoration
September 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In an effort to prevent further degradation of Jamaica’s coral reefs, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) launched...
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NEPA serves notice on warehouse operator after oil contamination
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NEPA serves notice on warehouse operator after oil contamination
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) says it has taken steps to have a Westmoreland-based warehouse operator remedi...
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NEPA personnel trained as visual emission observers
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NEPA personnel trained as visual emission observers
August 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Personnel from the National Environment and Planning Agency’s (NEPA) enforcement, pollution prevention and air quality management ...
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Derailed UC Rusal railcars removed with minimal environmental impact—NEPA
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Derailed UC Rusal railcars removed with minimal environmental impact—NEPA
August 22, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica—The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is reporting that the derailed UC Rusal railcars have been successfully remo...
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RESIDENTS of sections of Manor Park in upper St Andrew are up in arms over what they regard as secrecy surrounding a planned development in the area. ...
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