APPLICATIONS FOR NEW TELECOM LICENSES.

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) in Jamaica invites applications for the following "Phase II" telecommunications licenses: (1) domestic carrier (issued for fixed facilities); (2) domestic voice service provider (issued for fixed services); (3) internet service provider. The current invitation may be viewed as being the second of a three phase move towards full telecom liberalization in Jamaica, scheduled to occur in March 2003. Although a deadline of July 6 has been set, sources at the OUR are of the opinion that applications arriving after that may be considered at a later date, according to the American Embassy-Kingston. Details: Office of Utilities Regulation, 3rd floor, PCJ Resource Center, 36 Trafalgar Rd, Kingston, Jamaica. Tel: [phone]. Website: www.our.org.jm U.S. firms applying for Phase II licenses should also contact the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service at [e-mail]