Ban on Scrap Metal Trade
The Government has put a stop on all scrap metal trade effective April 28, with the exception of manufacturers who generate their own material, and …
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More than 95 Titles Issued in St. Thomas under LAMP
More than 95 residents of St. Thomas were yesterday (April 21) presented with certificates of title to formalise their ownership of properties. The move was …
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Mike Henry Supports call for Action on Scrap Metal Issue
Transport and Works Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, has called for swift and decisive action to contain infringements by scrap metal seekers which, he said, were …
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Petrojam’s Upgrading Going Ahead, Despite Constraints
Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has said that while the upgrading of the Petrojam refinery is proving costly, it is critical to improving the …
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Gov’t Urged to Fast Track Liberalisation of Electrical Grid
Opposition Spokesperson on Energy, Information and Communication Technologies, Mr. Phillip Paulwell, is urging the Government to begin negotiations with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to …
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Paulwell Proposes Small Business Policy
Opposition Spokesperson on Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Mr. Phillip Paulwell, has urged the Government to finalise a policy for the micro and small business …
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Wind Turbines for Wigton Windfarm being Offloaded
Wind turbines, which will be installed under a multi-million dollar expansion programme at the Wigton Windfarm in Manchester, are being offloaded at Port Esquivel, in …
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OUR to Develop Quality of Service Standards for Telecoms Sector
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), through its Consumer and Public Affairs Division, is currently engaged in a project to develop Quality of Service standards …
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Wind Turbines for Wigton Windfarm being Offloaded
Work to establish the Central Treasury Management System (CTMS) is advanced, with the appointment of a coordinator and the setting up of a working committee …
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New Computer Lab Opens at Christiana Primary
A new computer laboratory was opened at the Christiana Moravian Primary School, in Manchester, on March 31. It has been named in honour of the …
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$66 Million to Promote Technology in Agriculture
A project aimed at developing a technologically driven and modern agricultural sector has been allocated $66.3 million for the 2010/11 financial year. This is outlined …
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Gov’t Exploring new Wind Energy Sites
The Government will be exploring 22 new wind energy sites, to add wind generated electricity to the existing Wigton Windfarm 1, and the soon to …
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$20 Million Allocated to Build Central Facility for Scrap Metal
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has been allocated $20 million in the 2010/11 Estimates of Expenditure, to facilitate the establishment of a central …
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$36.8 Million Earmarked for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project has been allocated $36.8 million in the 2010/2011 Estimates of Expenditure, currently before the House of Representatives. Funded by …
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Minister Breaks Ground for Wind Energy Expansion
Minister of Energy and Mining, Hon. James Robertson, broke ground for the new US$50 million Wigton Windfarm project (project II), located in Rose Hill, Manchester …
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WROC Opens Computer Centre
The Women’s Research and Outreach Centre’s (WROC) homework programme has been boosted with the opening of a new computer lab, the Janette Purrier Institute of …
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Energy Minister to Break Ground for US$49 Million Wigton Wind Farm Expansion Project
Minister of Energy and Mining, Hon. James Robertson, will on Wednesday (March 17) break ground for the US$49 million Wigton Wind Farm expansion project in …
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Teachers get ICT Certification Under E-Learning Jamaica
A total of 580 teachers have received certification in basic computer skills under the e-Learning Jamaica Project, which will enable them to integrate information and …
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Professionals in Energy Sector Benefit from 2-Week Training Course
Over 30 professionals in the energy sector are participating in a two-week pre-training course in the use of an energy modeling software, which will assist …
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19 Offshore and 4 Onshore Oil Exploration Licences on Offer
Jamaica formally offered 19 offshore and four onshore blocks for licensing for oil and gas exploration, at the launch of the Second Round bid, yesterday …
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