UN entities and private sector join forces to tackle invasive species and reduce emissions

UN entities and private sector join forces to tackle invasive species and reduce emissions

A ground-breaking Global Industry Alliance (GIA) has been launched to tackle two of the most pressing environmental issues of our time – invasive species and greenhouse gas emissions.
A ground-breaking Global Industry Alliance (GIA) has been launched to tackle two of the most pressing environmental issues of our time – invasive species and greenhouse gas emissions.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/18-GloFouling-GIA-launch.aspx9th June 20203:06 am

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Celebrating the oceans on World Oceans Day – a message from IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim

Celebrating the oceans on World Oceans Day – a message from IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim

On World Oceans Day, Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO) invites a celebration of the majesty, beauty and sheer wonder of our oceans and the ships that ply their trade on them.
On World Oceans Day, Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO) invites a celebration of the majesty, beauty and sheer wonder of our oceans and the ships that ply their trade on them.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/17-WOD-message.aspx9th June 20203:06 am

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Penguin sees bullish analyst view toned down over virus fears

Singapore shipbuilder faces challenges such as weaker demand for its vessels and pressure on charter rates

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Safety and health at work ‘a priority’

Safety and health at work 'a priority'

The Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations has assured workers that the Safety and Health at Work Act, Cap. 356 remains in effect during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) working environment….

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Safe Bulkers posts loss amid heavy voyage costs

Company has $127m in liquidity on books

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Former cop gets US$1.25m bail

Former cop gets US$1.25m bail

The Minneapolis ex-policeman accused of killing unarmed black man George Floyd has made his first court appearance, where his bail was set at US$1.25m (£1m).
Prosecutors cited the “severity of the…

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Happy to be back at school

Happy to be back at school

Some of the senior students at the Princess Margaret Secondary School said they were pleased to be back in their familiar learning environment when they returned to school today to complete their School…

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UPDATE: Shooting victims in stable condition

UPDATE: Shooting victims in stable condition

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in relation to the shooting of two men about 8:20 p.m. on June 7 at Country Road, St Michael.
Reports are that some men were liming outside of a residence…

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Insurers warn about low water levels on the Parana River

Dry weather in South America has led to more groundings on the Parana River

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