Jamaica’s First Urban Forest Run | Jamaica News

Jamaica’s first-ever five-kilometer Urban Forest Run was a roaring success, drawing over 750 runners and walkers to the Constant Spring Golf Club for a morning of fitness and forest restoration. Under the rallying cry “Run in the East, RE-LEAF the West!” participants—from families to schools and businesses—came together to fund the Forestry Department’s RE-LEAF initiative, targeting areas devastated by Hurricane Melissa. Minister Matthew Samuda praised the turnout as proof of public commitment to environmental recovery, with funds directly supporting mangrove restoration like the Black River/Parottee ecosystem. Race winners included Juliusd Itubo (men’s run), Gabrielle Wellington (women’s run), Elijah Vaughn (men’s walk), and Carlene Wallace (women’s walk). This event isn’t just about speed—it’s sparking a nationwide movement for nature, community, and climate resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66a1c0764a551e9f