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PetroCaribe Deal Will Continue

Energy Minister, Phillip Pauwell. - File
Energy Minister, Phillip Pauwell. – File

Jerome Reynolds, Gleaner Writer

The Jamaican and Venezuelan governments are to work out a new payment deal under PetroCaribe, which could see Jamaican cement being sold in that market under a special arrangement.

The Energy Minister, Phillip Pauwell says, the Venezuelan government gave its assurance the deal will continue during a PetroCaribe summit on the weekend.

Paulwell says the Jamaican Government is grateful for the continuation of the deal by the