OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: India Contractor Training Programme

JAMAICA, Kingston (10 July 2018) – – In accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with the International Seabed Authority, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of the Government of India, is offering five on-land training places in the field of deep-sea mineral exploration for candidates from developing States. The eight-week training will be… Continue reading OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: India Contractor Training Programme

Mr Andrzej Przybycin Re-elected as Chair of ISA Finance Committee for the 24th Session

JAMAICA, Kingston (9 July 2018) – –  On Monday 9 July 2018,  Mr Andrzej Przybycin of Poland was re-elected Chair of the Authority’s Finance Committee for the 24th Session.  Mr Ye Minn Thein of Myanmar was re-elected Vice Chair. During its 9-12 July meeting, the Finance Committee will consider the Authority’s proposed budget for 2019-2020;… Continue reading Mr Andrzej Przybycin Re-elected as Chair of ISA Finance Committee for the 24th Session

Permanent Representative of Mexico Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority

JAMAICA, Kingston (5 July 2018) – – His Excellency Mr Juan José González Mijares, today presented his Credentials to Secretary-General Michael Lodge as the Permanent Representative of Mexico to the International Seabed Authority. He is also Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica and the Bahamas. Prior to being posted to Jamaica, he was Ambassador of Mexico to… Continue reading Permanent Representative of Mexico Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority

Permanent Representative of Jamaica Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority

JAMAICA, Kingston (4 July 2018) – – Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown today, presented her Credentials to Secretary-General Michael Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the International Seabed Authority. Dr. Brown is the Deputy Solicitor, International Affairs Division in the Attorney General’s Chambers. Her main areas of responsibility include the law of the sea, environmental… Continue reading Permanent Representative of Jamaica Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority

ISA Legal and Technical Commission Resume 24th Session Meetings in Kingston

JAMAICA, Kingston (2 July 2018) – –   The ISA Legal and Technical Commission today resumed the 2nd part of its 24th Session meetings under the chairmanship of Ms Michelle Walker of Jamaica. During the two week meeting which began today and ends 13 July 2018, the Commission will continue its consideration of the revised… Continue reading ISA Legal and Technical Commission Resume 24th Session Meetings in Kingston