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Earth Notes - JET's Newsletter News Bits - March 2005

Members' Meetings

Thanks to our members who attended our last member's meeting on January 20th. Members watched a documentary titled 'Crapshoot' that dealt with the treatment of sewage and the environmental issues that arise from the contamination of soil and water. In addition, our AGM was held on March 17 and members got to meet and elect JET's board members for the 2005/6 financial-year. The previous board was elected en bloc, with the addition of Dr. Mark Figueroa, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences UWI. The next members' meeting will be on May 19 and will be held at the Terra Nova Hotel on 17 Waterloo Rd.

Welcome We welcome the following new members of the JET team: Ms. Tamoy Singh, Administrator (Temp.) Tamoy recently returned from Seattle, Washington (USA) where she completed a six month training course on environmental restoration with an NGO called Earth Corps. Tamoy has a B.A. in Geography from the U.W.I.
Ms. Maureen Milbourn, Project Coordinator (Part-Time) Maureen has 10 years experience volunteering with environmental NGOs. She has worked as a freelance journalist and public relations officer. Maureen has a B.Sc. in Zoology, a M.Sc. in Ecosystems Analysis and Governance and certificates in Radio and Press Journalism, video and TV. Production and cross-cultural counseling.

Goodbyes
We regretfully announce the resignation of Michele Graham. The JET staff would like to thank her for her contribution and wish her the best in future endeavors.

Great News!
JET has received a 3-year funding grant from the MacArthur Foundation worth over US $140,000.00. This money will go towards work building public interest in environmental law in Jamaica through training and work exchange programmes between JET and the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Network. (E-LAW).

Recycling Exhibit for Bob Marley Day

On February 8th, JET staff presented an exhibit on waste and recycling to help celebrate the 60th birthday of the Honorable Robert Nest Marley, O.M. The exhibit was held at the Tuff Gong International complex at an open day for schools to visit and enjoy displays, shows and food. JET's exhibit was viewed by 156 teachers and students and included colourful display of posters and games for the children on the importance on proper waste management

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