“It’s going to take a process.” Referencing the complete resolution of the Rio Cobre pollution that affected fisher folk and residents across the St. Catherine space in 2022, Attorney- at-Law representing those affected Dr. Marcus Goffe...
Following the recent massive fish kill from effluent spillage by Windalco in the Rio Cobre river in St. Catherine, Minister of Agriculture And Fisheries Pearnel Charles Jr. confirms that about sixty-seven farmers have lost in excess of sixty (60) million...
Since farmers at Bernard Lodge have been relocated for over a year now, they have been struggling with access to water despite the irrigation system. Added to their plight is the recent chemical spill from Windalco into the Rio Cobre that has dealt a deadly blow to...
Stakeholders have been demanding swift action from the government against Windalco, the bauxite mining company responsible for the pollution in the Rio Cobre. The company has reportedly committed multiple environmental breaches. Calls for a revision of...
Windalco, the organization blamed for the spill, has had repeated offences of environmental pollution. Despite several threats of financial penalties and fines against the bauxite company, activists are adamant that is not enough. Founder of the Jamaica Environment...
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