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United States Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomes Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding to the United States State Department in Washington, DC on Monday June 6 where they held bi-lateral talks on a number of topics. The Prime Minister is in Washington, DC on a five-day visit.   Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding and United States Secretary of State,...

Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding (left), receives a warm handshake from President of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick on arrival at the Bank’s headquarters downtown Washington, DC yesterday May 6 for a high-level meeting. The Prime Minister, who arrived in Washington on Sunday (May 5) for a five-day visit, is scheduled to return to the island on Friday June 10....

Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding (2nd right), has the full attention of  Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Naoyuki Shinohara (2nd left), during a meeting this morning (June 6) at the IMF headquarters in Washington DC. Also participating in the talks (seated from left) are: IMF Deputy Director, Gilbert Terrier; IMF Mission Chief, Trevor Alleyne; Assistant IMF...

KINGSTON — Cabinet has endorsed the continued collection of the universal service levy to fund obligations in accordance with the Telecommunications Act. Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure yesterday (June 1) at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “The levy is important due to its funding of the construction and...

KINGSTON — The Government may seek the intervention of its main arbitration body, the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT), to settle the dispute between the air traffic controllers and the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA). This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz during a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “In...

KINGSTON — Cabinet has approved a $71.2 million contract with Coantum Limited, for the supply of pipeline materials and equipment for the transmission of potable water to the Longville Park Housing Development Phase III in Clarendon. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunication and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at yesterday’s Post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica...

KINGSTON — Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a framework agreement with eligible petroleum marketing companies, for the supply of bulk fuel to its ministries, departments and agencies. Speaking at yesterday's Post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunication and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, explained that the period covers July 2011 to June...

KINGSTON — Jamaica moved a step closer to accessing the Regional Co-operative Agreement for the Advancement of Nuclear Science and Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean (ARCAL), following Cabinet approval yesterday. This was announced by Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at a Post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. He said that...

WASHINGTON — Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, have singled out the United States-based Friends of Trelawny Association (FOTA) for special commendation, as a group committed and dedicated to the development and promotion of their beloved parish. In his congratulatory message read by the President of the FOTA, Caroldine Smith, at...

KINGSTON — The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has been declared winner of the Cabinet Secretary's Trophy for The Most Improved Customer Service Entity for 2010/2011. The agency received a trophy and cash prize of $200,000 at the Public Sector Customer Service Competition awards ceremony,  held at the Wyndham New Kingston Hotel on  May 25. Chief Executive Officer of...

KINGSTON — Cabinet has approved two contracts for infrastructure works for 760 lots in Whitehall III, Westmoreland and Latium Housing Development, St. James. Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunication and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz made the disclosure don May 25 post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. An award of $502 million has been made to Ashtrom Building Systems Limited...

KINGSTON — Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunication and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Governments of Jamaica and the United States (US) continue to enjoy strong relationships, despite postings regarding the administration on the WikiLeaks cables. “This administration continues to value the strong historical, cultural and economic ties between the people and the Government of Jamaica and the...