Legal Actions
Enforcement actions taken by NEPA to protect Jamaica's environment and ensure compliance with environmental and planning legislation.
47
Total Cases 2023
28
Concluded
12
Ongoing
89%
Success Rate
Enforcement Cases
R v. Gregory Lee
Case Ref: WLP/2023/0045
Concluded
Breach Details
Wild Life Protection Act Violation: Did unlawfully kill, capture or willfully molest any animal or bird in a Game Sanctuary contrary to Section 8 of the Wild Life Protection Act.
Court Decision
Defendant found guilty of wildlife protection violation. Fine of $150,000 JMD imposed with 6-month suspended sentence.
St. Elizabeth Parish Court
R v. Jamaica Quarries Ltd.
Case Ref: ENV/2023/0089
Ongoing
Breach Details
Environmental Permit Violation: Operating quarry operations without valid environmental permit and causing significant environmental damage to protected watershed areas contrary to NRCA Act Section 12.
Current Status
Case pending before Supreme Court. Interim injunction granted to halt operations pending resolution.
Supreme Court, Kingston
R v. Blue Mountain Resort
Case Ref: PLN/2023/0067
Concluded
Breach Details
Town and Country Planning Act Violation: Constructed resort facilities without proper planning permission in violation of development control regulations Section 15.
Court Decision
Defendant ordered to cease operations until proper permits obtained. Fine of $500,000 JMD imposed plus legal costs.
Kingston Parish Court
R v. Industrial Waste Services
Case Ref: POL/2023/0134
Pending
Breach Details
Water Pollution Control Violation: Illegal discharge of industrial waste into Rio Cobre river system causing environmental contamination contrary to Water Resources Act.
Current Status
Case filed and awaiting first court appearance. Investigation ongoing with environmental monitoring in place.
Spanish Town Parish Court
47
Total Cases Filed
89%
Success Rate
$2.3M
Fines Collected
156
Environmental Violations