Former finance minister seeks answers again on RUSAL deal in Jamaica

(Jamaica Gleaner) Former Finance Minister Dr Omar Davies has again bemoaned the absence of information on the concession being sought by United Company (UC) RUSAL that operates Ewarton and Kirkvine alumina works in Jamaica.

Davies in his contribution to the 2011-2012 Budget Debate on Tuesday, said he was seeking clarification, against the background that the finance minister said he expected increased levy inflows for the financial year 2011-2012.

According to him, “despite writing to both ministers seeking this briefing, nothing has happened. Again I ask – what is