Sustainability Jamaica’s 300 MW Renewable Auction Moves to Q4, GPE Says The Generation Procurement Entity now expects to publish its RFP for up to 300 MW of renewables and 150 MW of battery storage in the fourth quarter of 2026, after slipping past the Q3 target. October 8, 2026
Sustainability RADA Gets $60 Million More for Farm Water Catchments as Crop Output Falls 15% RADA gets another $60 million for water catchments in about 25 high-yield farming areas as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green reports an estimated 15% drought-linked drop in crop production. September 30, 2026
Sustainability Jamaica Signs US$36M CDB Loan for Rural Water Across Five Parishes The Government signed a loan agreement with the Caribbean Development Bank on 16 September 2026 for the Jamaica Rural Water Supply Programme, a US$36 million (about J$5.7 billion) package meant to bring utility-grade water to more than 40,000 people across five parishes. The Jamaica Information Service reported the Miami signing on 17 September. Prime Minister […] September 22, 2026
Sustainability The Dry Spell Is Already Here. Plan the Outdoor Day. CIMH and UWI Mona say El Niño is strengthening and drought can reach Jamaica by October. Heat and water are event production now. August 26, 2026
Sustainability The Shop Is Live. Reuse Is Lunch and Events The Esirom Shop has sold BYOT utensil sets since April. Earth Hour is still one hour of attention. Lunch is every day. August 21, 2026
Sustainability The Shop Opened 13 April. BYOT Sets Are J$2,000 The Esirom Shop went live on 13 April 2026. The standing catalogue is BYOT utensil sets at J$2,000. Foundation product. Makes is not in the cart. April 13, 2026
Sustainability Reggae Sumfest and Esirom: Building a Sustainable Future for Jamaica’s Biggest Festival When it comes to music, culture and celebration, few events rival Reggae Sumfest. Every July, thousands head to Montego Bay for performances from reggae and dancehall greats alongside international acts. But beyond the music, Sumfest has been steadily growing its commitment to sustainability. Launched in 2019, the Sumfest Sustainability Initiative began with an annual beach […] October 2, 2025
Sustainability Esirom Foundation’s Khalia Hall Honoured with Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Environmental Protection The Esirom Foundation is exceptionally proud to announce that our Sustainability Manager, Khalia Hall, has been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in the category of Environmental Protection. This national honour is a testament to her visionary leadership, her ability to mobilise communities, and the profound impact she has made on […] June 21, 2025
Sustainability Esirom Foundation’s KHERI Project Wins Energy Globe Award Esirom Foundation’s Kingston Harbour Eco-Restoration Initiative (KHERI) has been awarded the prestigious Energy Globe Award for Jamaica. This international award, considered one of the most important environmental awards worldwide, recognises exceptional environmental projects globally. Out of approximately 2,000 projects submitted from 141 countries, KHERI was selected as Jamaica’s national winner. This recognition highlights the project’s […] February 6, 2025
Sustainability Students’ creativity shines at Reggae Sumfest’s Upcycling Art Competition Since 2019, Reggae Sumfest has focused on climate-change and sustainability. This year, it launched the Jamaica Green Scholars Upcycling Art Competition with H&L Agro, Recycling Partners of Jamaica, and Esirom, following a beach cleanup to raise sustainability awareness among youths. In its inaugural year, schools in western Jamaica were invited to create products from waste […] August 11, 2024
