Professional Affiliations

	MGD The Mines and Geology Division of the Minstry of Agriculture and Lands. The Division is the geological research and development arm of the Jamaican Government and also administers the mining and quarrying acts.
	University of the West Indies, Geography and Geology Department Unit for Diaster Studies, Marine Geology Unit, Environmental Management Unit
	National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) formerly the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) is the Government Agency responsible for the management, conservation and protection of the natural resources of Jamaica.  The NEPA is the national focal point for environmental information and management in Jamaica and is so recognized by the United Nations System.
	WRA The Water Resources Authority (WRA) is responsible for the management, protection, and controlled allocation and use of Jamaica's water resources.
	ODPEM The ODPEM is the national body responsible for preparing the Jamaican population to deal with disaster and emergency situations.  Working in tandem with other support agencies, the ODPEM will take the necessary actions to reduce the impact of future disasters and major emergencies on the Jamaican population and economy.
	National Land Agency The NLA brings together the core land information functions of Government under one roof, and includes: land titles; surveys & mapping; land valuation and estate management. This merger enables the Government to build on the synergy of these combined functions and create a modern national land (spatial) information system to support sustainable development.
	Met Service of Jamaica The Weather Branch is concerned with the observation and forecasting of weather conditions over and around the island.  The Climate Branch is responsible for maintaining a current database of the climate of Jamaica and for the utilization of this data in informing productive sectors of the country. It consists of a Data Acquisition Section that sets up and maintains an islandwide network of rainfall and climatological stations
	Jamaica Information Service The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is the multifaceted information agency of the Government of Jamaica that gathers and disseminates information on Government policies and programmes, locally and overseas.
	Ministry of Local Government The Ministry is responsible for the policy direction and guidance of six agencies and 13 Local Authorities.   Through these agencies and Local Authorities, the Ministry provides an expansive range of services to the public.