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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses the launch of the Special Cannabis Permit Road Tour at the Newell High School in St. Elizabeth, on July 10.

State Minister Says Reform of Cannabis Industry is Deliberate and People-Friendly

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, has described Government’s reform of the cannabis industry as deliberate, people-friendly and balancing opportunity with global responsibilities. Speaking to cultivators, investors, and government partners at the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses the launch of the Cannabis Permit Road Tour, at the Newell High School in St. Elizabeth on July 10.

Cannabis Permit Road Tour to Broaden Participation in Sector

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right) looks at a product, as Founder of Go4theKD’sglow, Keisha Dunkley (left) provides information, during the New Testament Church of God Kingdom Builders Business Expo, held in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on Saturday (July 11). Joining the discussion was Tiana Clarke (center).

MSMEs Urged to Prepare for Opportunities Under NaRRA

Senior Vice President and Country Manager for Jamaica at ibex, Phil Taylor, outlines how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to enhance operations rather than replace workers during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' on Thursday (July 9).

Industry Leaders Say AI Will Boost, Not Replace, Global Services Jobs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (second left), shares a moment with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange (third left), cricket legend and entrepreneur Christopher “Chris” Gayle (right), and Dancehall Entertainer, Tanto Black, at the official launch of Rich Rum by Triple Gold Rums Limited at the AC Hotel Kingston, on Wednesday, July 8.

Launch of Rich Rum Signals Country’s Growing Capacity to Produce for Global Market – State Minister

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, addresses the launch of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Standard, at the offices of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 8).

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Businesses Urged to Embrace ISO/IEC 27001 Standard

Businesses are being urged to buy into the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 27001 Information Security Management Standard, as cyberattacks are on the rise. The call came from Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, at the launch of the ISO/IEC 27001 Standard, at the offices...

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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, Ms. Green will lead JANAAC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Jamaica’s quality infrastructure, expand internationally recognised accreditation services, facilitate trade and...

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy (right), speaking to entrepreneurs at the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica

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Entrepreneurs Urged to Safeguard Innovations Through IP Protection

Jamaica’s entrepreneurs are being urged to protect their inventions and creative works by registering them with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO). Executive Director of JIPO, Lilyclaire Bellamy, made the call, while delivering the keynote address at the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) of Jamaica’s Young Entrepreneurs Success Series on Tuesday (June 30) at The Hub in New Kingston. She said that intellectual property (IP) protection is an important aspect of every business owner’s life, especially those involved in manufacturing and...

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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,...

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.

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Deputy Gov’t Trustee Urges Safeguards Against Business Failure

Deputy Government Trustee in the Office of the Government Trustee (OGT), Gabrielle Muñoz, is urging business operators to maintain proper financial records, remain adaptable, and seek assistance early to avoid common pitfalls that often lead to business failure or bankruptcy. She was speaking during a hybrid webinar for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), organised by the OGT in collaboration...

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).

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

Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts, is encouraging small businessowners struggling to meet their financial obligations to take advantage of the options available under the Government’s insolvency regime, which is designed to provide support and relief. Speaking during a hybrid micro, small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) webinar on Monday (June 29) at the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) in...

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).

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

Although Jamaica has earned global recognition through the achievements of its athletes, the country must now focus on leveraging that reputation to strengthen business development, attract investments and expand exports. This was emphasised by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, at the inaugural Made4Goal Jamaica Global Sports Summit 2026, at the University of Technology...