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Tell the public the full truth about Goat Islands
Friday, June 13, 2014 5 Comments
Media practitioners and staff of various government agencies arrive for a recent tour of Little Goat Island.(PHOTO: MICHAEL GORDON
Dear Editor,
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) wishes to clarify statements made recently in the Jamaica Observer and The Gleaner following a boat tour arranged by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce along with Caribbean Maritime Institute on Sunday, June 8, 2014.
We note from articles published in both newspapers that the tour was limited to a visit to Little Goat Island and did not include Great Goat Island. It is well-known that Little Goat Island, some 300 acres in size, was the site of a US naval base. Great Goat Island, however, is about twice the size of the Little Goat Island, standing at approximately 600 acres and 100 metres in height. It is the largest island in the Portland Bight Protected Area and has never been developed. The waters surrounding Goat Islands are home to several endangered and protected species including the American Crocodile, the West Indian Manatee and sea turtles.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lette...lands_16880214
Friday, June 13, 2014 5 Comments
Media practitioners and staff of various government agencies arrive for a recent tour of Little Goat Island.(PHOTO: MICHAEL GORDON
Dear Editor,
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) wishes to clarify statements made recently in the Jamaica Observer and The Gleaner following a boat tour arranged by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce along with Caribbean Maritime Institute on Sunday, June 8, 2014.
We note from articles published in both newspapers that the tour was limited to a visit to Little Goat Island and did not include Great Goat Island. It is well-known that Little Goat Island, some 300 acres in size, was the site of a US naval base. Great Goat Island, however, is about twice the size of the Little Goat Island, standing at approximately 600 acres and 100 metres in height. It is the largest island in the Portland Bight Protected Area and has never been developed. The waters surrounding Goat Islands are home to several endangered and protected species including the American Crocodile, the West Indian Manatee and sea turtles.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lette...lands_16880214