News Release 11 February 2004 IMPORTANT NOTICE GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA FIXED RATE INVESTMENT DEBENTURE 22.125% 2006 SERIES “Ae” In response to concerns expressed by markets participants, with respect to the repayment structure of 22.125% Debenture Series “Ae” issued to the market on 22-26 January 2004, it has been decided that the first installment of principal repayment on this security will be made on 28 February 2005 and not 28 January 2005, as previously stated. All other terms will remain unchanged. The Government of Jamaica apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. MINISTRY OF FINANCE & PLANNING