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Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, at the National Compliance Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Wendell Richards, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 27).
Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, at the National Compliance Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Wendell Richards, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 27).
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NCRA Appeals to Block Makers to Maintain Standards

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is making a special appeal to block makers to ensure that standards are maintained when making their products. Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, NCRA, Dr. Wendell Richards, said that checks carried out...
Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, at the National Compliance Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Wendell Richards, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 27).
Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, at the National Compliance Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Wendell Richards, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 27).

Consumers Should Make CAC First Point of Contact – NCRA Official
Several of the 114 participants in the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, during their recent graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston.
Several of the 114 participants in the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, during their recent graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston.

Global Services Apprenticeship Graduates Encouraged to be People-Focused
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 27).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 27).

House of Representatives Opens Debate on Special Economic Zone Amendment Act
Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Listening keenly (from left) are Inspector-in-Charge, Legal Metrology and Petroleum Inspectorate, Devon Perry and Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Dr. Wendell Richards.
Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Listening keenly (from left) are Inspector-in-Charge, Legal Metrology and Petroleum Inspectorate, Devon Perry and Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Dr. Wendell Richards.

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Think Tank 5 (708 KB)Cluster Director for Intelcia Jamaica, Mireille Debruycker, listens as Head of the Global Digital Services Unit at Jamaica Promotions Corporations (JAMPRO), Vivion Scully, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Friday, September 23.
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Intelcia Projects 23 Per Cent Increase in Employees by Year End

Global outsourcing company Intelcia is projecting a 23 per cent increase in its employees by the end of 2022. The company, which currently has 608 employees, is expecting to employ an additional 142 persons by the end of this year. This information was shared by Cluster Director for Intelcia Jamaica, Mireille Debruycker, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’,...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Workforce Readiness Forum, which was held on Thursday (September 22) at Secrets Resort in St. James.
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Jamaica a Favourable Business Destination – Dr. Dunn

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says that programmes put in place by the government to combat the economic effects of the COVID -19 pandemic, has strengthened the island’s position in the region as a favourable business destination. “This government continues to pursue a bold and ambitious development agenda on...
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), cuts the ribbon to open the New Kingston offices of global outsourcing company Intelcia, on Thursday (September 22). Assisting in the exercise are (from left) Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Intelcia, Karim Bernoussi; President, Jamaica Promotions (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards; and Cluster Director, Caribbean, Intelcia, Mireille De Bruycker.
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Intelcia Provides 600 New Jobs

Global outsourcing company Intelcia officially opened its first Caribbean office in Kingston on Thursday (September 22). The company, based in New Kingston, now employs 600 Jamaicans, with more persons to be engaged as the entity continues to build out its staff complement. Intelcia is a global player in outsourcing offering solutions in four main areas – business processes, information technology...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, recently.
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Consumers Encouraged to Use CAC App

Consumers have been encouraged to use the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) mobile application for guidance, in making local purchasing decisions. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, told JIS News that the application supports the Commission’s efforts to keep consumers in the know. “We want our consumers to be vigilant and well...
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Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission, Latoya Halstead, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on September 13.
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Parents Encouraged to Keep Children Safe

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging parents to prioritise the safety of their children, especially with the resumption of face-to-face classes. For parents whose children are going out to school for the first time, Director of Communications at the CAC, Latoya Halstead, explained the importance of parents playing their part in helping to keep their children safe. “Do not...
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Digital Wallets Will Facilitate Seamless Acquisition of JAM-DEX

Persons using special payment wallets to acquire Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) locally, are being assured that the process is easy. Digital payment wallets are the platforms being used for transactions involving the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) CBDC - ‘JAM-DEX’. National Commercial Bank (NCB) has facilitated the provision of the sole digital wallet introduced so far – Lynk. Chief Product...
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More Young Men Urged to Enter GSS Sector

More young men are being urged to join the pool of workers in the country’s Global Services Sector (GSS). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call, while addressing the recent graduation ceremony for the first set of 114 graduates of the GSS apprenticeship programme. “I want to see a lot more men in...
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Managing Director, National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Lisa Bell (left), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Kamesha Blake, display a folder with the partnership agreement signed by both organisations for the ‘EXIM Ecommerce Funder’, to assist small and medium-sized enterprises, on Friday (September 16), at the Bank’s headquarters in St. Andrew. Observing is Business Development Consultant, EXIM Bank, Winston Lawson.
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EXIM Bank Earmarks $100 Million to Assist SMEs Expansion Online

The National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) has earmarked $100 million for an e-commerce fund to assist small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in expanding their businesses online. Through a partnership with the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), the ‘EXIM Ecommerce Funder’ will finance up to 80 per cent of the associated costs of critical inputs for SMEs which...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ session on September 13.
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CAC Secures $15.9 Million for Aggrieved Consumers

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) secured $15.9 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022. This is almost double the amount of $8.4 million obtained for consumers in the corresponding period in 2021. Of the $15.9 million secured so far this year, the top three categories of Automotive, Electrical Equipment,...
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