Gov’t to recover US$2.8 million owed to Jamaica Bauxite Mining

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Gov’t to recover US$2.8 million owed to Jamaica Bauxite Mining

The Government has committed to recover the approximately US$2.8 million that is owed to the Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited. “Our partners in the New Day plant are behind on some of their commitments. However, these funds belong to the...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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