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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (centre), consults with Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), during a media briefing at the Transport Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew, on July 28. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Mining Ministry, Dr. Alwin Hales.

Chinese Company Buys Alpart

The ALPART alumina refinery in Nain, St. Elizabeth, has been sold to Chinese entity Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCo). Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, says an interest purchase agreement negotiated between JISCo and Russian alumina firm, UC...

CEO of the Jamaica Customs Agency and Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, addressing a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of downtown Kingston at the Hotel Four Seasons on Monday, July 25. (File photo)

Jamaica Customs Agency Moves to Further Boost Revenue Collection

Jamaica Customs to Launch Electronic Window

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese (right), is presented with a gift by President of the Kiwanis Club of downtown Kingston, Hugh Meredith, during the service organisation’s meeting at Hotel Four Seasons on Monday, July 25. Major Reese, who is also the Commissioner of Customs, was the guest speaker.

JCA Reports Significant ASYCUDA Stakeholder Compliance

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Guardian Life Limited President, Eric Hosin, cut the ribbon to officially open the Guardian Life Mobile Medical Unit, at their headquarters in New Kingston, on July 21.

Prime Minister Calls on Motorists to Take it Easy on the Roads

10 years ago Transport

Industrial Zone to be Established in St. Elizabeth

Jamaica is poised to benefit from the development of an industrial zone in St. Elizabeth by Chinese firm, Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCo), at a cost of more than US$2 billion. The integrated development, to be rolled out over the next three to five years, will focus on mining, manufacturing and power generation, and will incorporate operations at the...

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Policies and Guidelines for Returning Residents Still Stand – Customs Agency

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising that persons wishing to return and settle permanently in Jamaica and wish to make use of the incentives offered by the Customs Agency, must adhere to all existing policies and guidelines governing the importation of items. CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese says that the JCA has noted the issues of concern...

(From left) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; President of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), Olivier Tretout take a ride on a container-handling gantry crane during a tour of the Port of Kingston, on July 20.

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterTransport

Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in Talks to Bring More Ships to Port of Kingston

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) is in talks to bring additional shipping to the Port of Kingston. “Some (discussions) will be bearing fruit pretty soon; by August. The connections they have with these various lines... they’ll bring certain international efficiencies to the port,”...

10 years ago Prime MinisterTransport

Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to be Responsible Road Users

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging all Jamaicans to be responsible in using our nation’s roads and emphasized that not obeying the rules will cost drivers their lives. In a recent video produced by the Office of the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Holness said he was deeply concerned that over 200 persons have died in road crashes since the start...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (2nd right), having a light discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Commissioner of Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese (right), during the official launch of the Port Authority of Jamaica’s (PAJ) Port Community System (PCS) on July 12, at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston. Others (from left) are: President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PAJ, Professor Gordon Shirley, and Project Manager for port operations management facilitator, SOGET SA, Benoit Basset.

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterTransport

Port Authority of Jamaica Launches Port Community System (PCS) to Improve Operations

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) has launched the Port Community System (PCS), to manage all trade logistics processes. The PCS is a single, neutral and open electronic platform which enables the secure exchange of information between public and private stakeholders in the port community. It acts as a single window that manages all trade, logistics and business processes to...

Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (left), in discussion with Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11.

10 years ago National Security and PeaceTransport

JCF Busy on the Roads

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recorded over 200,000 breaches of the Road Traffic Act up to June of this year. This was disclosed by Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. Senior Superintendent...

Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen, addresses a JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago National Security and PeaceTransport

Road Fatalities Down

Since the start of the year, road fatalities and collisions have been reduced when compared to the corresponding period last year. This was disclosed by Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. “For...