Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, while seeking to restore the bauxite and alumina industry to its pre-eminent position, has his eyes sharply focused on...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, has said that divestment of the Government’s shares in Clarendon Alumina Partners (CAP) is still subject to discussions with interested...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the government is committed to revitalising the local bauxite/alumina industry, which has been ailing for some time. “This sector...

The Ministry of Energy and Mining is pursuing discussions with several of the country’s tertiary institutions towards establishing a partnership for the delivery of a four-year degree programme for professionals...

The Ministry of Energy and Mining is projecting the creation of up to 2,000 jobs within the local mining sector over the next 10 years. The projection is based on...

KINGSTON — Mining and quarrying saw the most growth of all sectors in the economy during the July to September quarter of 2011, with an increase of 7.5 per cent....

Residents from Westmoreland were on Thursday (Nov. 10) informed about Government's plans for the development of the minerals industry, as the Ministry of Energy and Mining continued its island-wide consultations...

A month-long series of public consultations is being planned by the Ministry of Mining and Energy (MEM), to introduce the re-engineered Draft National Minerals Policy for public approval. The document...

MONTEGO BAY — Sixty one students from schools in St. Ann were recently awarded for their outstanding performance in the 2011 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). The awards ceremony, hosted...

KINGSTON — Steps are being taken to clean up the site of last week's reported chemical contamination at the former Ausjam gold mine in Pennants, Clarendon. According to Minister Housing,...

KINGSTON — Operations at the gold mine in Pennants, Clarendon, which ceased nearly two years ago, could resume soon, according to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). Chief Executive...