Mr. Green made the revelation during Friday's meeting of Parliament's Standing Finance Committee.
He was responding to concerns raised by Opposition Spokesperson on Energy,Phillip Paulwell, about Jamaica's potential to develop the industry, and the opportunities rare-earth presents for economic growth and technological advancement.
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, is assuring Jamaicans, that the healthcare system will remain stable, despite the end of the Cuban Medical Programme.
Dr. Tufton says, the Ministry of Health has begun implementing measures, to address staffing gaps, expected when Cuban medical personnel, exit the system.
Finance Minister Fayval Williams, will open the budget debate, this afternoon.
The government has presented a budget of $1.4 trillion, for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which begins April 1.
The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), is calling for urgent consultations with the government, to examine the full impact of the proposal, to remove the GCT exemption from motor-vehicle-duty-concession, for certain categories of public officers.
The JCTU and the government, are scheduled to meet on friday, and the matters are expected to be discussed.
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has announced that the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue until March 20, but services will be limited to surgery and post-operative care.
Providing the update at a press briefing today, Dr. Tufton said patients who already have appointments will still receive care and post-surgery follow-up services will continue until that date.