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Newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC Global Accreditation, Cassetta Green.

Cassetta Green is Acting CEO of JANAAC

Cassetta Green has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JANAAC Global Accreditation, effective July 1, 2026. Her appointment is intended to ensure leadership continuity as the agency advances its strategic objectives and regional accreditation agenda. As Acting CEO,...

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy (right), speaking to entrepreneurs at the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica's (YEA) Young Entrepreneurs Success Series event on Tuesday (June 30), at The Hub in New Kingston.

Entrepreneurs Urged to Safeguard Innovations Through IP Protection

Deputy Government Trustee in the Office of the Government Trustee (OGT), Gabrielle Muñoz, addresses a hybrid webinar for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The session was held on Monday (June 29) at the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) in Kingston.

Deputy Gov’t Trustee Urges Safeguards Against Business Failure

Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts (third right), and other stakeholders listen to remarks being delivered by Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) President, Garnett Reid (centre), during a hybrid webinar for micro, small and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). The session, organised by the Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) and the Office of the Government Trustee (OGT), was hosted at the SBAJ in Kingston on Monday (June 29). Among the other participants are SBAJ Second Vice President, Dennise Williams (third left), and Deputy Government Trustee, Gabrielle Munoz (fourth right).

Struggling Small Businesses Urged to Use Gov’t’s Insolvency Regime

Founder and Director, Made4Goal Jamaica Global Sports Summit, Alrick McKenzie, outlines the vision behind the initiative during the opening of the inaugural Summit 2026 at the University of Technology (Utech) Jamaica in Papine, St. Andrew, on Monday (June 29).

Jamaica Must Leverage Achievements of Athletes to Attract Investments – Permanent Secretary

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NCRA Urges Consumers to Check Verification Stickers on Fuel Pumps and Measuring Devices

Consumers are encouraged to check for the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) verification stickers on fuel pumps and measuring devices to ensure they receive accurate quantities of the products they purchase. Speaking during a World Accreditation Day 2026 webinar, hosted by JANAAC Global Accreditation and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NCRA,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (June 26) Jamaica International Beauty Expo opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.

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Jamaica’s Beauty Industry Projected to Earn US$250M Annually

Jamaica’s beauty and personal care industry is projected to generate approximately US$250 million annually while continuing to grow steadily, according to State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. He noted that Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has identified beauty and personal care as one of the country’s most promising export sectors, citing the availability of...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Hon. Delano Seiveright, presents the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) Lifetime Achievement Award to 2026 recipient, June Marie Smith, during Friday’s (June 26) JIBE opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.

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Commerce Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Business Formalisation

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the formalisation of more Jamaican businesses. “Forming a business can seem intimidating… the paperwork and the regulations turn people off. But I encourage you to see something very different… to see opportunity, because in every successful business, there comes a point where talent alone is no longer...

Acting Senior Programme Coordinator at JANAAC Global Accreditation, Vanessa Bailey-Higgins.

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Jamaican Businesses Urged to Embrace Accreditation

Jamaican businesses and organisations seeking to compete in global markets are being encouraged to embrace accreditation as a tool for building trust, strengthening quality systems and unlocking new opportunities. The message was highlighted during a joint webinar hosted by JANAAC Global Accreditation and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) on Wednesday (June 24) in recognition of World Accreditation Day 2026,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers remarks during the launch of SLEEK Radio 93FM on Monday (June 22).

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Radio Still a Powerful and Relevant Medium – State Minister Seiveright

Even as digital platforms continue to reshape how audiences consume content, radio remains a powerful and relevant medium – creating opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and business growth. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, underscored this point while addressing the recent launch of SLEEK Radio 93FM, describing the new station as a strong example...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, makes his contribution to the debate on a Private Member’s Motion concerning Jamaica’s cement supply situation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 23.

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Government Approves Importation of Cement to Support Growth in Construction Sector

The Government has approved the importation of 660,000 metric tonnes of cement, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain an adequate supply and support continued growth in the construction sector. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, outlined the measures in the House of Representatives during Tuesday’s (June 23) debate on a Private...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left), is in conversation with Chief Executive Officer, Adtelligent Limited, Craig Powe, in the modern volumetric studio, during a recent tour of the company

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MIIC State Minister Applauds Adtelligent’s Modern Volumetric Studio

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, has commended Adtelligent Limited for its innovative technological advancements, particularly its modern volumetric studio. The first of its kind in Jamaica, the studio offers live equipment and virtual production. The transformation was made possible through a $40-million grant from the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). The...