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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...

KINGSTON — Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, has instructed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh to meet with the United States Ambassador regarding the revocation of the visa of former Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. James Robertson. This was disclosed by Minister of Information, Telecommunication and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during yesterday’s post-Cabinet press...

KINGSTON — The Stimulation Plus Early Childhood Development Centre has received a boost, with the donation of $100,000 by the Early Childhood Development Foundation. Chairman of the foundation and wife of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Lorna Golding, handed over the cheque on May 23, as she participated in the Labour Day project at the facility. Mrs. Golding, who is also...

KINGSTON - Trade unions representing public sector employees have indicated their willingness to co-operate with the Public Sector Transformation Unit (PSTU), in executing the proposed restructuring exercise to be undertaken in the sector. This was disclosed by Vice-President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), Helene Davis Whyte, following discussions on Friday (May 13) with a PSTU team regarding...