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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, has urged female wards at the Homestead Childcare Facility in Kingston, to take control of their lives from an early age in order to build a solid future. “Please, don’t be … Continued

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Jamaica’s athletes are being encouraged to register their images and trademarks with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), in order to protect themselves from exploitation by opportunists seeking to cash in on their outstanding achievements. Deputy Executive Director and Legal … Continued

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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has applied to the CARICOM Secretariat for a further one-year suspension of the provisions of the Common External Tariff (CET) affecting Jamaica’s importation of cement. The current suspension expires on September 9, 2009. … Continued

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Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, has challenged second generation Jamaicans in the Diaspora, to focus on new business technologies when considering investing in Jamaica. “We must move into the technological era,” the Minister urged his audience … Continued

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“Tasty,” is the word used to describe one of the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) latest food formulations – an innovative mannish water soup mix – a traditional dish enjoyed by most Jamaicans. This is the view of General Manager of … Continued

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Manufacturers are being urged to take advantage of the Government’s Modernisation of Industry Programme (MOI) to benefit from financial and technical support to retool and modernise their operations. Under the initiative, which is administered by the Ministry of Industry, Investment … Continued

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The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) launched a nutritional guide, ‘Eating Right, When Money Tight’, at its head office, 2 Seaview Avenue, Kingston on Wednesday (July 29). The 40-page meal plan is aimed at assisting the most vulnerable consumers in providing … Continued

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The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be launching a nutrition guide entitled: ‘Eating Right, When Money Tight’ on Wednesday, July 29 at its offices at 2 Seaview Avenue in Kingston. “We are hoping that this book (guide) will aid families, … Continued

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Russian alumina conglomerate, UC Rusal, which owns 52 per cent of local alumina production, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue operating in Jamaica, Minister of State in the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Hon. Laurence Broderick, has confirmed. “They have … Continued

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The two Jamaican firms, which have advanced to the finals of the inaugural Pioneers of Prosperity Caribbean Awards, will be announced during a ceremony scheduled for the Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, New Kingston, on Wednesday (June 22). Industry, … Continued

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Micro and small entrepreneurs in Ocho Rios and surrounding areas are expected to benefit from the new Business Information Centre now officially open at Pineapple Place in the parish of St. Ann. The new Ocho Rios JAMBIC/Export Centre and Business … Continued

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, has called for increased partnership between the public and the private sectors, in areas where it can be beneficial to the development of both sectors. Mr. Samuda, who was speaking at … Continued

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The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured $11.1 million on behalf of aggrieved consumers, for the first quarter of the 2009/10 financial year, the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, has disclosed. In an interview with JIS News, Mrs. … Continued

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Members of the country’s business community are being urged to give more to institutions and organisations that care for the less fortunate and the more vulnerable persons in the society. The call has come from Governor-General, His Excellency the Most … Continued

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During fiscal 2008/09, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) completed 489 investigations into business conducted by local firms. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investments and Commerce, Hon. Michael Stern, told the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 8) … Continued

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Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Mrs. Dolsie Allen, was elected President of the Caribbean Consumer Council (CCC) at the second Biennial General Meeting held on June 22, 2009 in Antigua & Barbuda. “I am excited about … Continued

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Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI) staged a stakeholder consultation with local private sector service providers on July 2, to clearly explain the technicalities of the EC-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and explore the possible opportunities that exist for trade in … Continued

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Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI), through its Corporate Finance Broker (CFB) Unit, has partnered with the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) to facilitate potential capital injection into small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the Junior Stock Exchange. The parties signed a … Continued

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