Ministries of Energy and Agriculture Collaborating to Develop Biofuel Policy
KINGSTON (JIS):
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The Ministries of Agriculture and Energy are collaborating to develop a biofuel policy for Jamaica, as the Government seeks to ensure food and energy security.
"A biofuel policy is critical to protect food supply, safeguard the food chain and focus on research and technology to drive efficiencies and production to meet future energy needs while safeguarding the environment," said Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, at a biofuels workshop held recently at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston.
The two-day workshop brought together experts from the Caribbean and Latin America, to examine methodologies for developing a biofuel policy for Jamaica.
Minister Tufton described as critical and heartening, the multi-stakeholder approach to the formulation of Jamaica's first biofuel policy.
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Submitted by publicrelations on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 12:28.Energy Ministry Looking to Expand Biofuels Market
KINGSTON(JIS):
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Ministry of Energy is looking to expand the biofuels market, in light of the higher than projected demand for E10 fuel.
Portfolio Minister Clive Mullings, speaking at the opening of a two-day biofuels policy workshop in Kingston yesterday (Dec. 15), said that the Ministry is moving to introduce a higher mix of gasolene "in the very near future."
"We intend to have at least some Petcom stations providing up to E85, as soon as we get the rolling stock to take that product. So we propose to do that in the coming year," he said.
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
The Minister recently informed that the demand for the E10 ethanol blended gasolene had spiralled past the projected 3,000 barrels, to 8,000 barrels per week.
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Submitted by publicrelations on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:02.$2.4 Billion to Repair Roads, Drains and Gullies
KINGSTON(JIS):
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Government, as part of its response to the global economic crisis, has authorised an additional expenditure of $2.4 billion to undertake urgent repairs to roads, drains and gullies, which will provide employment for many persons.
"Work has already started in several parts of the island. This will provide much needed employment in these tough times," Prime Minister Bruce Golding said, during his broadcast to the nation on December 14.
Mr. Golding also informed that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), which was introduced in April, is also financing meaningful projects in each constituency, improving the quality of life and creating jobs.
"I urge all Members of Parliament to select and monitor their projects carefully, to ensure value for taxpayers' money and maximum benefit to the communities," he said.
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Submitted by publicrelations on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:39.Government of Jamaica, bauxite firms haggle over levy - $28-billion stimulus package could grow
Published: Wednesday | December 17, 2008
Jamaica Gleaner business@gleanerjm.com
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Submitted by publicrelations on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:09.Government of Jamaica to dig into bauxite funds - Gov't, bauxite firms haggle over bauxite levy
Published: Wednesday | December 17, 2008
Jamaican Gleaner Daraine Luton, Staff Reporter
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Submitted by publicrelations on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 09:58.Consultations on Draft Minerals Policy Successful - Mining Ministry
MONTEGO BAY (JIS):
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The series of island wide consultations on the draft National Minerals Policy, organised by the Ministry of Mining and Telecommunications, were successful in increasing public awareness of some of the serious issues relating to minerals development in the country.
"There are some serious issues relating to minerals development in the country and the series of public consultations assisted us in getting these issues to the fore," said Senior Director of Policy Planning Development in the Ministry, Oral Rainford, at the final in the series of discussion sessions held on December 11 at the Wesley Methodist Church Hall in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland.
The sessions were aimed at discussing the draft policy document and to solicit the input and contributions of civil society in its final formulation.
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Submitted by publicrelations on Tue, 12/16/2008 - 12:00.Energy Minister Upbeat About Jamaica's Ethanol Prospects
KINGSTON (JIS):
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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With the consumption of ethanol globally expected to increase significantly over the next few years, Energy Minister, Clive Mullings, is upbeat about Jamaica's ability to export competitively to the international market.
Speaking at the opening of a two-day bio-fuels policy workshop today (Dec. 15), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, Mr. Mullings noted that the global bio-ethanol market is poised to grow rapidly, with the demand expected to be approximately 101 billion litres by 2010, and supply about 81 billion litres. He said Jamaica stands ready to meet some of that demand.
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Submitted by publicrelations on Tue, 12/16/2008 - 11:48.Address by Senator Aundre Franklin, at the 14th Conference of the Parties to The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Health
& Environment, Senator Aundre Franklin
Mr. President, Members of the Governing Council of the United Nations, Members of the Secretariat, Heads of States, Excellencies, Ministers, Heads of Delegations, friends..
I am honoured on behalf of the Government of Jamaica to address this 14th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 4th Conference of the Parties, serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 4).
Allow me to express my sincere gratitude to the Government and people of Poland for their warm hospitality and the excellent arrangements here at COP 14.
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13,000 Housing Solutions Over Next Three Years
MONTEGO BAY (JIS):
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) will be providing more than 13,000 housing solutions across the island over the next three years, with 2, 100 of these to come on stream during the 2009 calendar year.
Managing Director of the HAJ, Joseph Shoucair, made the disclosure during a press conference on Friday (Dec. 12) at the Iberostar Hotel in Rose Hall to outline the future plans of the agency.
"Early in calendar year 2009, ground will be broken for the construction of 56 two-bedroom houses at Stadium Gardens, St. Andrew," he informed.
Also during the year, construction will begin on 137 townhouses at Mineral Heights, Clarendon; approximately 260 two-bedroom houses at Portmore Villa, St. Catherine; 49 starter housing units at Luana, St. Elizabeth; 70 two-bedroom houses at Bushy Park, Clarendon; and 58 serviced lots at Melrose in Manchester.
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Submitted by publicrelations on Mon, 12/15/2008 - 13:21.NSWMA to Remove Derelict Vehicles from St. Thomas
KINGSTON(JIS):
Sunday, December 14, 2008
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is on a drive to remove derelict vehicles from the streets of St. Thomas.
Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Parish Council held on Thursday (Dec. 11) Public Cleansing Manager for the parish, Danny Barrett, said that the NSWMA has made a request for councillors to submit a list of abandoned vehicles in their divisions. He informed that only one report has come in and the NSWMA is awaiting responses from the other councillors to begin the removal programme. He said that three trucks will be deployed to the parish to assist with the process.
Meanwhile, Mr. Barrett told the meeting that the NSWMA recently assisted with clean-up activities at the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay and at the Duhaney Pen and Lyssons beaches. The projects were organized by the St. Thomas Environmental Protection Agency.
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