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	E-commerce minister 'neglecting IT for energy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Stephen Timms, government minister for energy, e-commerce and postal services, is so overburdened with responsibilities that he is being forced to put key IT issues such as broadband availability and electronic business on the back burner, government sources have warned.
		Such clashes are the stuff of a government minister's daily routine, but insiders say the incident illustrates that the energy brief takes precedence over e-commerce issues: "For the first few months, there was a handover period because there were so many e-commerce commitments already in the diary.
		Another source from within government confirmed that Timms's workload outstrips that of most other ministers, and that there is sometimes amazement within the DTI about the amount of work and the number of official visits and speeches that he achieves in a week.
	www.hardwaves.com /display/20031029/2003102910438_0.html (597 words)

	Sectoral Debate 2004/2005
		Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell has announced that the Bureau of Standards would be reviewing the formula for the application of import monitoring fees.
		The Commerce, Science and Technology Minister said that during the last financial year, the Bureau of Standards was one of two agencies that came off the Central Government budget and had been steadily improving its own financial situation.
		Turning to the other agencies under his charge, the Minister said, “in the area of revenue enhancement, we are equally determined that all our agencies should maximize their own sources of revenue so as to lessen the dependence on the Consolidated Fund”.
	www.jis.gov.jm /special_sections/budgetDebate2004/bureauToReview.html (531 words)

	Sectoral Debate 2004/2005
		Sectoral Debate Presentation by the Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, The Hon.
		Sectoral Debate Presentation by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Water and Housing, Hon.
		Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell has divulged that the most significant achievement of the Department was the re-engineering of sorting and delivery operations, which began in July last year.
	www.jis.gov.jm /special_sections/budgetDebate2004/postAndTelecoms.html (637 words)

	News
		The Minister for Commerce expressed the view that the two countries bilateral trade had much potential of growth and for this greater market access to the European Union will play an important role.
		The Minister welcomed the establishment of NPBC to establish and reinforce linkages between the business communities of the Netherlands and Pakistan.
		The minister was of the view that the presence of a significant number of Dutch multinationals in Pakistan meant that the country was not an unknown territory for Dutch businesses.
	www.pakistanlink.com /Headlines/Dec04/19/09.htm (379 words)

	Joint Media Statement of the 2nd Consultation between the ASEAN Economic Ministers and the Minister of Commerce of the ...
		The Consultation was co-chaired by H.E. Cham Prasidh, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, and H.E. Mr.
		Lu Fuyuan, Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of
		The Ministers expressed confidence that with the dynamism of the ASEAN-China Trade Negotiating Committee, the negotiations for the ACFTA will be completed well within the deadlines specified in the Framework Agreement.
	www.aseansec.org /15083.htm (549 words)

	AllRefer.com - Brian Faulkner (British And Irish History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		As minister of home affairs (1959–63) he became known as a hard-liner in his efforts to end Irish Republican Army (IRA) terrorism.
		He served as commerce minister (1963–69) and minister of development (1969–71), winning passage of reforms to end discrimination against Roman Catholics.
		By then the British army, sent to Northern Ireland in 1969 to act as a buffer between Protestants and Catholics, had alienated many Catholics and was increasingly attacked by the IRA.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/F/FaulknerB.html (342 words)

	Let Commerce Minister Explain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		According to the Commerce Ministry’s so-called declaration, a bag of rice is put at US$20, cement at US$6.50 among many others thus suggesting that indeed that is the reality on the ground.
		AGAINST THIS BACKGROUND, we want Commerce Minister Samuel Wlue to provide reasons because what is politically perilous in any society is to live and act outside the range of reality.
		COMMERCE MINISTER, PLEASE provide reasons or else remove your signboards and stop teasing the suffering and hanger stricken people of Liberia.
	www.theperspective.org /forum/rice_cement.html (276 words)

	Pakistan Link Headlines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Commerce Minister emphasized on the importance of FTA between the two countries and said that it was in the mutual interest of both the countries.
		The Commerce Minister said that signing SAFTA in the SAARC region was a big achievement which would further contribute to enhance trade ties in the region.
		The Minister emphasized that the primary objective of the establishment of American Business Council for Pakistan and its affiliation with US Chamber of Commerce was to give Pakistan its rightful place in the US business community.
	www.pakistanlink.com /headlines/Jan04/20/04.html (331 words)

	Minister says e-commerce vital for businesses to survive - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
		COMMERCE, science and technology minister, Phillip Paulwell, yesterday urged Jamaican businesses to integrate e-commerce into their businesses and plans for growth, and pledged that the government would soon be implementing legislation and infrastructure to facilitate secure financial transactions online.
		According to Paulwell, an Electronic Transaction Act, which will regulate the security and confidentiality of business transactions on the Internet and which will be administered by the Trade Board is to be sent to Parliament soon.
		In order for Jamaican businesses to operate more efficiently, the minister added, there needs to be "a significant change in our business culture", not just towards moving forward technologically with e-commerce, but also with developing more sound energy conservation practices.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20030927T000000-0500_49577_OBS_MINISTER_SAYS_E_COMMERCE_VITAL_FOR_BUSINESSES_TO_SURVIVE.asp (371 words)

	Welcome to Ministry of Commerce and Industry
		We noticed this from the beginning, adopting harmonized policies to base the development on solid ground, which leads to integrated diversification, and continuing growth.
		Based on this, the country supported industry, agriculture, commerce, and tourism, encouraged investment in these sectors, urged its development, and provided the appropriate atmosphere in which it can succeed and continue its bounty.
		The development of laws, making its application more flexible, and solving the problems arising during the actual application, will so much help the law play its role in activating the national economy, helping workers to work smoothly and without non-needed administrative complexes.
	www.mocioman.gov.om /english/achievements/foreword.html (139 words)

	Briefing for Incoming Minister: Portfolio: Commerce - Overview
		An allocation plan needs to be approved by 24 December under the Ozone Layer Protection Regulations, 1996 (amended on 6 December 2004) which is administered by the Minister of Commerce, for use of methyl bromide in the strawberry industry under "critical use exemptions" provisions in the regulations.
		The Minister of Finance and the Australian Treasurer are scheduled to meet on 17 February.
		The Minister of Commerce accepted invitations to speak to the Money Managers Investment Advisors conference, which will be held in Auckland on 17 January, and the Auckland Branch of the Shareholders Association, which will be held in Auckland on 13 February;
	www.med.govt.nz /about/bim-2004/commerce/commerce.html (1035 words)

	The Cabinet
		General Prem Tinsulananda was appointed Prime Minister, by Royal Decree of King Rama IX, on March 3, 1980, and he, in turn, on March 12, 1980, appointed the Cabinet, whose names are shown below.
		Squardron-Leader Punnamee Punsri was switched from Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives to Minister of Commerce.
		Veera Musigapong was appointed Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives.
	www.cabinet.thaigov.go.th /eng/cab_42.htm (485 words)

	Dhaka Chamber of Commerce
		Talking about WTO conference held in Cancun, the State Minister underscored the more integration and economic cooperation to face the stiff competition.
		Developing and least developing countries should not be disintegrated to tap benefit out of the global trade and developed countries should remove subsidies on Agriculture sector, he added.
		He emphasized on changing the mindset to review barriers in trade & commerce for the interest of both the countries, adding that proper infrastructure of bilateral business might be needed to reduce trade gap between Bangladesh & India.
	www.dhakachamber.com /News/news.asp?id=162 (394 words)

	Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology
		They were seen at the Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology on February 4, 2005, discussing a possible partnership in upgrading the Petrojam Oil Refinery.
		Zeng Fanli (right) were seen at the Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology on February 4, 2005, discussing a possible partnership in upgrading the Petrojam Oil Refinery.
		Austrian Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Madame Elizabeth Gehrer (left), sits across from Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Hon.
	www.mct.gov.jm /mcst_gallery.htm (737 words)

	Niger's Minister of Commerce visits DCCI \| Dubai CCI
		Ibrahim Iddi Ango, the President of the Niger Chamber of Commerce and agriculture, Mr.
		The Minister of Commerce is the head of a delegation of 50 officials and businessmen from the Republic of Niger, visiting Dubai with the aim of consolidating trade and commercial relations between Niger and Dubai.
		The Minister thanked the Dubai Chamber for their continuous support throughout Niger's 3 years presence in Dubai, and emphasized their intent on strengthening this and further penetrating the local markets.
	www.ameinfo.com /33794.html (916 words)

	PROFILE OF SHRI.KAMAL NATH Commerce & Industry Minister (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kamal Nath is the Minister for Commerce and Industry with Cabinet Rank.
		Kamal Nath was first inducted into the Union Council of Ministers as Minister of Environment and Forests in June 1991.
		He hosted the SAARC Environment Ministers Conference in New Delhi and emerged as one of the chief spokesmen for developing countries at the UNCED in Rio de Janeiro in June 1992.
	commerce.nic.in /CIM-BIO.htm (648 words)

	NCB Welcomes Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Dr.Fawaz AlAlami said that the kingdom had prevailed in joining the World Trade Organization, after it has succeeded in signing a binary agreement with 35 countries, which are already members in the organization and had requested to negotiate with the kingdom.
		He also explained that the mechanics of negotiations depended on the management of dialogue with the members of the organization within the confines of the drawn limits which are set by the board of Ministers, based on the recommendations of the ministerial panel, supervising over the membership process.
		The Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry for Technical Matters concluded his address by indicating that the agreement with any of the affiliate countries obligates the rest of the countries to comply with all the signed requirements of the agreement with that nation.
	www.alahli.com /apps/news_details21.jsp (565 words)

	View News (THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE RECEIVES GENERAL MANAGER OF AL-MUHAIDIB INVESTMENTS) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Minister of Commerce, Ali Saleh Al-Saleh, received at his office Mohammed Hassan, the General Manager of Al-Muhaidib Investments of Saudi Arabia, and a number of the Company officials.
		The Minister praised the role of the company and of the other Saudi Arabian corporations and investors in promoting the business in Bahrain through the implementation of projects.
		The Minister emphasized the Government of Bahrain’s support of capital investments in Bahrain and the facilities and incentives that can be offered to businessmen.
	www.commerce.gov.bh /mocsite/News_DisplayNews.asp?NewsID=1757 (153 words)

	The Third ASEAN Economic Ministers and the Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India Consultation ...
		The Ministers were pleased to note that from 2001 to 2003, ASEAN-India bilateral trade grew an annual rate of 11.22%, that is, from US$ 9.88 billion in 2001 to US$ 12.09 billion in 2003.
		Notwithstanding, the Ministers agreed that there is still much potential for growth and that the establishment of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area would provide the impetus to drive this growth.
		The Ministers were optimistic of the continued success of this event which has undeniably contributed to forging closer private sector partnership between ASEAN and Indian businessmen.
	www.aseansec.org /16379.htm (468 words)

	Iran's ambassador meets Cypriot commerce minister (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Athens, May 17, IRNA -- Iran's ambassador to Cyprus, Bahman Agharazi, met the cypriot minister for commerce, industry and tourism Nicos rolandis in Nicosia Monday and discussed the progress of bilateral Cypriot-Iranian ties during the last few month.
		Pointing to the first visit of the Cypriot parliament president Spyros Kyprianou to Iran, Agharazi said it was a turning point in ties between the two nations.
		The Cypriot minister expressed his thanks for the invitation and said he was looking forward to his visit to the Islamic Republic.
	www.iraniantrade.org /_NewsUpdates/0000011e.htm (156 words)

	www.presstrust.com - Minister of Commerce & Industry inaugurates Festival of Gold
		India’s largest gold and jewellery show ‘Festival of Gold 2004’ is being held from October 18-24, 2004 at the Convention Hall, Ashok Hotel, New Delhi.
		The week-long gold extravaganza was today inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr.
		Adding to the glitz and glamour were a host of dignitaries such as Dia Mirza, bollywood actress and Miss Asia Pacific — 2000, Commerce Secy.
	www.presstrust.com /article42751.html (302 words)

	Iran's commerce minister arrives in Hanoi - Irna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		At the airport, Shariatmadari, heading a delegation, was greeted by Vietnamese deputy minister of agriculture and Iran's Ambassador to Hanoi Hossein Molla Abdollahi.
		The fourth session of the joint commission to be held on Tuesday will be co-chaired by Iran's minister of commerce and Vietnam's minister of agriculture.
		The Iranian preliminary delegation of the commission, headed by Deputy Minister of Commerce Mojtaba Khosrow-taj, arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital on Sunday.
	www.irna.ir /irnewtest/en/news/view/line-18/0501101137191347.htm (227 words)

	Commerce Minister’s Message (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A Declaration on Electronic Commerce was adopted at the Second Ministerial Conference of the WTO in Geneva in May 1998 in recognition of the fact global electronic commerce is growing and creating new opportunities for trade.
		India made a detailed intervention on Electronic Commerce at the Special Session of the WTO General Council in September 1998 and is taking active part in the work programme on E-Commerce which is going on in the TRIPs Council, the Committee on GATS and the Committee on Trade and Development of the WTO.
		Commerce on India and the WTO, 4th December, 1998).
	commin.nic.in /doc/wto-file.html (4195 words)

	Minister to launch commerce website - Fiji Government Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Minister for Commerce, Business Development and Investment Tom Vuetilovoni will launch the Trade Standard & Quality Control Office website in conjunction with Standards Australia International this Thursday (July 8th).
		Mr Raikoso said in the region only PNG and Fiji have established standard bodies and Fiji is also a contributing member of the International Standards Organisation (ISO).
		Minister replies to question on daily circulation of newspapers
	www.fiji.gov.fj /cgi-bin/cms/exec/view.cgi/29/2773 (191 words)

	Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology
		Major distributors and retailers of basic foods have today advised the Government that there are enough supplies in the island to provide the consuming public in the event of a disaster.
		Minister Phillip Paulwell mentioned this during his contribution to the 2005/06 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representative.
		As stated in Ministry Paper 46, tabled by Minister Phillip Paulwell in the House of Representatives on June 1, the company’s revenue for the fiscal year was 48 per cent above the budget, while expenditure for the same period was $119.4 million, which was 5.2 per cent above projections.
	www.mct.gov.jm (561 words)

	The Epoch Times :: Chinese Commerce Minister Sued
		Bo Xilai, the new Chinese Minister of Commerce, was served with a lawsuit alleging torture, genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in persecuting Falun Gong.
		WASHINGTON - Bo Xilai, the new Chinese Minister of Commerce, is presently visiting the U.S. for trade talks, but not everyone is giving him a warm welcome.
		Bo wasn’t the only Chinese official visiting Washington, D.C. Vice Premier and Minister of Health Wu Yi was there for meetings on trade and commerce, as well.
	english.epochtimes.com /news/4-4-24/21064.html (441 words)

	DCCI receives Bengali Minister of Commerce - Zawya.com \| Middle East Business News
		Vice-President of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry received today Honorable Altaf Hussein Choudhury, Minister of Commerce in Bangladesh, in the presence of Mr.
		Bangladesh government is conducting several reforming steps to develop the economy which positively resulted excellent Bengali products in the markets.
		The Bengali Minister assured that everything is going on progress unless there is a political or natural unrest.
	www.zawya.com /story.cfm?id=ZAWYA20050306115401 (291 words)

	Commerce Minister Returns from US
		Minister of Tourism Veng Sereyvuth is in charage of luring foreign visitors to...
		His Excellency Khek Ravy, Secretary of State for Commerce, Ministry of Commerce of the Roayal Government of Cambodia's Interview with the Business-In-Asia.Com...
		Phnom Penh, October 18--Minister of Commerce Cham Prasiddh returned recently from a 10-day US tour campaigning to increase exports and foreign investment and gain support for joining the World Trade Organization, according to a ministry statement.
	geocities.com /cambodiabusiness/CommerceMinisterReturnsUS18Oct2002.html (1144 words)

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