JBDC ‘In Concert’ Today
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will be hosting a virtual event on Thursday (April 2) to connect with cultural and creative industry players. The …
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Agriculture Ministry Looking To Establish Food Marts
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is looking to establish food marts at strategic locations across the island to enable consumers to have …
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Consumers Advised To Report Price Gouging To CAC
Members of the public are being urged to report suspected cases of price gouging to the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC). “It is very important that …
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Vendors, Market Users Urged To Comply With Operating Hours
Vendors and users of the country’s markets are being urged to comply with the operating hours stipulated by the Government as a measure to reduce …
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Merchandise Trade Bulletin December 2019
Jamaica’s imports for January to December 2019 were valued at US$6,339.2 million, an increase of 2.7 per cent when compared to US$6,170.5 million which was …
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Clearance of Goods by Persons in Quarantine Will Not Be Facilitated – Jamaica Customs
In keeping with public health measures to combat the coronavirus, COVID-19, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising passengers, who entered Jamaica on or after …
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Big Fine For Price Gouging
Effective March 31, retailers found to be charging customers exorbitant prices for goods during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can be fined up to $2 …
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MICAF COVID-19 Visitor Policy
As Jamaica continues our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The MICAF and its agencies wishes to assure our valued stakeholders that we will remain fully …
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Mobay Chamber President Calls Out Non-Compliant Business Operators
The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is imploring business operators to comply with the measures announced by the Government to curtail the spread …
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Business In Jamaica Continues within COVID-19 Parameters
Amidst false information circulating via social media, business in Jamaica continues, within the parameters outlined and there is no planned shutdown of the country. As …
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COVID-19 An Opportunity For MSMEs To Innovate
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, says the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) provides an opportunity for micro, …
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Government To Monitor Distributive Trade
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the National Compliance Regulatory Authority and the Consumer Affairs …
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JBDC Makes Adjustments to Operations
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has made adjustments to its operations as part of its effort to contain the risk of transmission of the …
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Jamaica Customs Encourages Use Of Online Payment Services; ‘Walk-in’ Customers Still Being Facilitated
In observance of the health protocols being promoted by the Government of Jamaica (through the Ministry of Health and Wellness), and the nation’s efforts to …
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Sufficient Supply Of Critical Food Items – JMEA President
President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA), Richard Pandohie, says there is a sufficient supply of critical food items to sustain the country …
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Gov’t Prepared To Take Action to Prevent COVID-19 Price Gouging
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is prepared to take action to prevent price gouging due to the …
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COJ Urges Customers to Use Web Facility, Drop-Off Box Amid COVID-19 Confirmation
With the confirmation of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is encouraging customers to utilise the Agency’s recently launched …
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CAC Urging Retailers To Stop Excessive Pricing Of Cleaning Products
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging consumers to avoid panic buying while taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves against contracting the novel coronavirus …
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JBDC Revamping Client Business Management System
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is revamping its client management system to include the placement of entrepreneurs in tiers. The entity will now be …
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More Opportunities For MSMEs
The full roll-out of the Orders for Special and Differential Treatment Measures (Set Asides) is expected to commence in the third quarter of the upcoming …
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