Bureau of Standards Recognises Outstanding and Long-serving Staff
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has recognised 52 staff members for long service and sterling work. At the entity’s virtual Long Service and Awards …
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World Standards Day Webinar Thursday
The public is being invited to participate in the Bureau of Standards Jamaica’s (BSJ) World Standards Day webinar on Thursday (October 14), beginning at 10:00 …
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House Approves Amendments to Companies Act
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (October 6), approved the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2021 to allow shareholder meetings to be held virtually or in a …
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Online Food Delivery Company To Be Launched November 1 In Montego Bay
New tech start-up company, Road Jockey, will be joining Jamaica’s online food delivery market on November 1, in an effort to tap into the pandemic-driven …
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Front-Of-Package Labelling A Key Tool In Fight Against NCDs
Having easy access to information about nutritional facts and ingredients of packaged food items will enable consumers to make healthier food choices and potentially reduce …
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JMEA President Lauds JANAAC
President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood, has lauded the operations of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) in safeguarding …
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CAC Secures Some $4.2 Million on Behalf of Aggrieved Consumers
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured approximately $4.2 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers for the period April to June …
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Digital Payment Firm WiPay Providing $4M in COVID-19 Grant Relief Support
Digital payment solutions facilitator, WiPay, will be providing COVID-19 relief grant support, totalling $4 million, to persons islandwide requiring assistance. Founder and Chief Executive Officer, …
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Global Logistics Hub to Diversify Economy
The Government of Jamaica has embarked on implementing a Global Logistics Hub Initiative and the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is positioning Jamaica to …
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Gov’t Resumes E-Commerce National Delivery System
The Government has resumed the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) and has granted permission for registered stakeholders to operate until midnight during the coronavirus (COVID-19) …
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Increased Business Name and Company Registrations in 2020
A total of 12,809 business names and 3,935 companies were registered by entrepreneurs and investors with the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) in 2020. This …
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Young Entrepreneur Says ENDS Is Worth It
Founder of newly established delivery service, Quick City Run, Jehmeil Shrouder, is encouraging more businesses to get on the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) in …
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ENDS Pilot Expands Island-Wide
The E-commerce National Delivery Solution (ENDS) Pilot Programme will this weekend be given its sternest test as operations are heightened in all fourteen (14) Parishes. …
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248 Businesses Expected To Use ENDS This Weekend
Approximately 248 businesses are expected to utilise the E-Commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) platform this weekend, as the Government continues to expand the service island-wide. …
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Institutions Urged To Get Ready For July Implementation Of Microcredit Act
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is encouraging microfinance institutions (MFIs) to get ready for …
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State Entities That Facilitate Imports And Exports To Be Digitised
Some 20 State entities that facilitate imports and exports are earmarked for digitisation under the Jamaica Electronic Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) initiative. The JSWIFT …
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CAC Secures $22 Million For Aggrieved Consumers
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) secured approximately $22 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers who transacted business with product and service …
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Government To Advance National Sourcing Policy
The Government will be advancing the National Sourcing Policy to rebalance shortfalls in the impact of Foreign Direct Investment on economic growth in Jamaica. Minister …
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Work Continues On National Five-Year Agribusiness Strategy
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government will continue to work towards implementing the National Five-Year Agribusiness Strategy. Making his …
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More Protection For Condensed Milk And Clinker In CARICOM
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has informed that condensed milk and clinker (used in cement production) supplied within the Caribbean Community …
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