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State Minister in the Ministry of Mining and Telecommunications, Laurence Broderick, has informed that at least two companies are seeking to expand their operations in light of increased usage of alumina in manufacturing and other activities globally. The companies, West Indies Alumina Company (Windalco), and Alumina Partners of Jamaica (ALPART), are currently conducting the necessary studies to guide possible expansion,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Mining and Telecommunications, Laurence Broderick is proposing a diversification in the types of energy fuel used to power the operations of the local bauxite and alumina sector. This, he said, is against the background of the spiraling increases in the cost of fuel globally, and the significantly high percentage of the country's oil imports...

The bauxite and alumina sector yielded some US$1.3 billion in gross export earnings during 2007, State Minister in the Ministry of Mining and Telecommunications, Laurence Broderick informed the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 9). Making his contribution in the 2008/09 Sectoral Debate, Mr. Broderick said this was some 14 per cent more than the previous year, adding that 2007...

State Minister in the Ministry of Mining and Telecommunications, Laurence Broderick has said that the Government is fully committed to working with new and existing investors in the bauxite and alumina sector, to safeguard its viability and international competitiveness. He pointed out that the sector has experienced radical changes, noting that one of the challenges impacting the monitoring of the...

Students and teachers at the Discovery Bay Basic School in St. Ann should be feeling safer now, as a chain link fence has been erected at the school by the St. Ann Jamaica Bauxite Partners (SAJBP). Public and Community Relations Officer at SAJBP, Winston Watson, told JIS News that the company was more than happy to assist the school. "As...

Minister of Energy with oversight for Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings, has said that the rise in global demand for metals and some industrial minerals has resulted in renewed interest being shown by both foreign and local investors in local deposits. "This is reflected in an increase in the number of applications for prospecting and other licences," he said, adding...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Senator Don Wehby, has said that the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is currently examining how best to meet the needs of borrowing member countries, in relation to the issue of the international food crisis. He also added that a delegation from Jamaica would be attending a one day seminar...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has said that the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) has become a major participant and advocate for the role of the bauxite industry in the development of the society. Professor Hall was speaking at the Bauxite and Alumina Industry Essay Competition Awards ceremony, yesterday (February 21), at the Terra Nova Hotel...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has said that the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) has become a major participant and advocate for the role of the bauxite industry in the development of the society. Professor Hall was speaking at the Bauxite and Alumina Industry Essay Competition Awards ceremony, yesterday (February 21), at the Terra Nova Hotel...

Government is examining the feasibility of establishing small business incubators to provide integrated and coordinated financial and operational support services to small and micro businesses islandwide. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Michael Stern, made the announcement at the opening of the sixth Jamaica Business Information Centre (JAMBIC) in Portmore, St. Catherine recently. The incubators,...

St. Ann Jamaica Bauxite Partners (SAJBP) recently awarded scholarships valued at approximately $2 million to 24 students from the parish, who attend tertiary institutions across the island. The award was made under the company's annual scholarship programme. "St. Ann Jamaica Bauxite Partners knows that there are many challenges facing educational development across the parish of St. Ann so as a...

The bauxite and alumina industry is working to get its production back to maximum levels, following the passage of Hurricane Dean on August 19. St. Ann Jamaica Bauxite Partners in Discovery Bay was not affected and is fully operational. They commenced shipping of bauxite from August 21. The Alpart operations in St. Elizabeth, which had only minor impact from the...