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“It’s a fine of $3000” – PS Levine on the cost of Breaking the Plastics Ban

This week’s episode of “InFocus” featured Federal Minister of Environment, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, and Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Department of Environment, Ms. Colincia Levine.

The pair highlighted recent and upcoming developments in climate action. Minister Clarke spoke on the impact of the US administration withdrawing international aid on climate action initiatives in the federation:

Last week, the Plastic Waste Reduction Bill was passed in parliament. Part of the legislation entails the active phased ban on the importation, sale, and distribution of single use plastics. PS Levine shared:

Dr. Clarke continued:

Dr. Joyelle Clarke.

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