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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), is in light conversation with Chairman of JAMPRO, Don Wehby (left); and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the media launch of the Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11. The trade show is slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 1 to 4.

JMA Targets Investment Boost through Staging of International Exhibition

With the Government pursuing increased investment as a key driver of economic growth, the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association’s (JMA) inaugural staging of the Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) is expected to have a significant impact. The three-day event kicks off at the...

Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Vivian Brown (left), greets Economist, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Jodian Aris, at the opening of a Regional Entrepreneurship Asset Commercialization Hub (REACH) Project business workshop, being held at The Knutsford Court Hotel from February 13-17. At centre is Director of Entertainment, Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel.

Young Entrepreneurs Attend Training Workshop

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy.

UWI, JIPO To Stage Entrepreneurial Workshops

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), speaks with Ambassador of Ecuador in Cuba, Dr. Fabian Solano Moreno (right), and Honorary Consul for Ecuador, Celia Barreto de Hunter, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 8. The Minister addressed members of the Diplomatic Corps as part of activities for Diplomatic Week 2017, which will last from February 5 to 10.

Agro Processing Industry to be Expanded

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)

$30 Million for Water Harvesting Projects in St. Ann

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Stephen Wedderburn (left), addresses the opening of a three-day workshop on Wednesday (Feb. 8) at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, to provide training for regional consumer protection and standard officers in the CARICOM Rapid Alert Exchange System (CARREX) for hazardous, unsafe and defective goods. Looking on are: Coordinator, Hemispheric and Bilateral Negotiations, CARICOM Secretariat, Office Michelle Lowe, and Board Chairman, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Kent Gammon.

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Training Underway in Upgraded CARICOM Consumer Protection System

Regional consumer protection officers and standard officers are benefitting from advanced training in the upgraded Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Rapid Alert Exchange System (CARREX) for hazardous, unsafe and defective goods. The three-day workshop got underway on Wednesday (Feb. 8) at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. CARICOM launched CARREX in 2012 in response to concerns expressed by consumer representatives...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of CocoaTown, Balu Balasubramanian (left), describes the use of a cocoa grinder during a tour of an exhibition at the International Fine Cocoa Conference and Chocolate Expo at the Spanish Court Hotel on February 6. At right is Vernon Barrett from Newer Worlds Ltd.

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Cocoa Industry to be Expanded

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government is committed to the expansion of the cocoa industry and will be offering increased support to stakeholders. He said the Ministry, through the extension services of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will be designating teams to work directly with the farmers in the cocoa industry. “Small...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

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Jamaica Seeking Re-election to IMO Council

Jamaica will be seeking re-election to the influential Council of the London-based International Maritime Organization (IMO). The country will be submitting its candidature to the Council’s Category ‘C’ for the 2018-2019 election period. Elections will be held during the 30th Regular Session of the IMO Assembly in London from November 27 to December 8, 2017. Jamaica was elected to the...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 1. Others (from left) are: Manager, Trademarks, Designs and Geographical Indications at JIPO, Adrienne Thompson, and Examination Officer in the Patent Directorate at JIPO, Tracey Herdsman.

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JIPO Fulfils Mandate

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, says over the past 15 years the office has lived up to its mandate of establishing and administering a modern and effective intellectual property system. Addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 1, the Executive Director said this has created a catalyst for international competitiveness, facilitating economic growth and...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. (FILE)

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Entrepreneurs Must be Given Opportunity to Succeed – Industry Minister

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government is determined to create a business-friendly environment where entrepreneurs are given every opportunity to succeed. “We, as Government, must avoid frustrating the business sector so that they can earn as much money as possible and we can collect our fair share, and provide the social services that...

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Port Authority to Get Three Pilot Boats

A contract valued at US$2.83 million has been awarded to North Boat Limited for the design, construction and delivery of three 22-knots pilot boats for the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ). Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Ruel Reid, speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing on January 11, said the boats will be used for service to the public...

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JMA Promises Successful Trade Show

The Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) is promising that the inaugural Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) will be a success, offering local business people an opportunity to interact with some of the largest and most important traders worldwide. The trade show, slated for June 1-4 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, is expected to attract more than 600 overseas...