T-shirt Shopping Bags are now banned! – Ban on Single Use Plastics
The Plastic Waste Reduction Bill was passed in parliament on March 21st, 2025. Section five (5) of the legislation, entails a phased ban on single use plastics. This is…
“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…
“We have chosen to turn off the plastic tap!” – Plastic Waste Reduction Bill 2025
On Friday, March 21st, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, presented the Plastic Waste Reduction Bill 2025 during a Sitting of National Assembly. The…
Sensitization of the Public on the Ban of Single Use Plastics
The St. Mary’s Biosphere Development was highlighted on the most recent “InFocus Programme” as the pilot project is currently in place to sensitize the general public on the ban of…
Tropical blue ocean with white sand and stones underwater in Hawaii. Ocean background
“There are actually micro plastics in our fish” says Nevis’ Senior Environmental Officer
On Thursday February 13th, the Department of Physical Planning and Environment on Nevis will have a Public Engagement Session on the ban of Single Use Plastics. It will take place…
Phase Two of Recycling Project on Nevis set to begin May
Developments continue with the Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA) focusing on sustainable development goal of responsible consumption and production. This is Premier, the Hon. Mark Brantley: He added:…