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Deleen Powell

Deleen Powell is a producer / presenter with ZIP 103 FM, the number two station in Jamaica, West Indies. A graduate from the University of the West Indies, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communication. She has worked on campaigns with local agencies to promote responsible sexual behaviour and has conducted research into Jamaica’s political culture. Deleen has also been a member of clubs and societies since her high school days which are aimed at preserving the environment and raising awareness about the dangers of ignoring environmental issues. When she is not producing features or completing stories to be read live on air, Deleen enjoys singing, listening to all genres of music and reading novels and academic journals.

Posts by Deleen Powell

Climate change: a cold front in Jamaica

By: Deleen Powell on April 7th, 2009

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Jamaica’s farmers are worried about the weather. High winds, frosts in August and dryer conditions on the tropical island are making it harder to grow crops.

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Money to adapt

By: Deleen Powell on December 31st, 2008

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Adaptation is one of the most important topics for small-island states like Jamaica at this year’s Climate Change Conference in Poznan, Poland.

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Show Us The Money!

By: Deleen Powell on December 15th, 2008

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Speaking at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Poznan, Poland, Jamaican meteorologist Jeffery Spooner said he was optimistic that countries like Jamaica could access funding set aside for adaptation projects by the first quarter of next year.

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