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Attorney-at-Law and Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts.
Attorney-at-Law and Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts.

Insolvency Act Safeguards IP

As the commercial value of sports brands and athlete endorsements continues to expand, Jamaica’s insolvency framework plays a critical role in safeguarding intellectual property (IP), especially when financial distress arises. Attorney-at-Law and Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts, told JIS...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaking on the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill in the Senate on May 8.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaking on the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill in the Senate on May 8.

NaRRA Law Contains Strong Oversight and Accountability Mechanisms – Senator
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, converses with (from left) Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy; Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) Chair, Debby Ann Brown Salmon; and JIPO Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Shantal English Richards, during JIPO
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, converses with (from left) Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy; Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) Chair, Debby Ann Brown Salmon; and JIPO Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Shantal English Richards, during JIPO's recent Intellectual Property (IP) and Sports Symposium and Showcase at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Modernises IP Laws to Protect Stakeholders and Boost ‘Brand Jamaica’
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), in discussion with (from left) President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Emile Leiba; Founder of the Transformed Life Church, Bishop Dwight Fletcher, and Managing Director of Make Your Mark Consultants, Dr. Jacquiline Coke-Lloyd, at the Annual Middle Managers Leadership Conference, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 6.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), in discussion with (from left) President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Emile Leiba; Founder of the Transformed Life Church, Bishop Dwight Fletcher, and Managing Director of Make Your Mark Consultants, Dr. Jacquiline Coke-Lloyd, at the Annual Middle Managers Leadership Conference, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 6.

Middle Managers Charged to Embrace Responsibility and Courage As Leaders
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address during the Impact Leadership Summit National CEO Strategy Forum, held at AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (May 5).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address during the Impact Leadership Summit National CEO Strategy Forum, held at AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (May 5).

Business Leaders Urged to Capitalise on Jamaica’s Strong Macroeconomic Position

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Small Businesses Encouraged to Register with COJ to Access Benefits

Small businessowners whose operations are not yet registered with the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) are being encouraged to complete registration in order to access benefits provided by the Government. This call comes from Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Second Vice President, Dennise Williams, who also emphasises the need for a review of the regulatory compliance framework governing micro,...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), shares a photo opportunity with the Republic of India
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Jamaica and India Celebrate Enduring Bilateral Partnership

The longstanding diplomatic partnership between Jamaica and the Republic of India was highlighted on Monday (May 4) during a Ministerial Luncheon hosted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The luncheon was hosted in honour of the official visit by India’s Minister of External Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The event convened leaders from...
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Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, addresses a recent JIS
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COJ Deepens Digital Integration with Key Government Agencies

In a move to speed up approvals, enhance data accuracy, and reduce manual document processing for businesses, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is deepening its digital integration with key government agencies, including Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Registrar, Shellie Leon, told JIS News that the integration is part of the agency’s wider digital transformation programme...
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Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, addresses a recent JIS
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COJ Strengthens Digital Infrastructure

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is strengthening its digital infrastructure through a series of platform upgrades, aimed at enhancing data security and protecting customer information. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Registrar, Shellie Leon, said the improvements form part of the agency’s broader digital transformation programme and ongoing commitment to secure online service...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, converses with (from left) Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy; Jamaica Anti Doping Commission (JADCO) Chair, Debby Ann Brown Salmon; and JIPO
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JIPO Urges Athletes to Harness Intellectual Property for Business Success

Athletes are being encouraged to leverage their intellectual property (IP) for business success through the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO). This call came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, during his address at JIPO’s Intellectual Property and Sports Symposium and Showcase, held on Wednesday (April 29) at the University of Technology,...
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Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, speaks at a recent JIS
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COJ Urges Persons to Verify Registration Status of Companies Before Conducting Transactions

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is encouraging members of the public to verify the registration status of companies and businesses before conducting transactions, as part of efforts to protect consumers and promote greater due diligence. Addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Registrar, Shellie Leon, said persons should utilise the agency’s online platform to confirm...
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