Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, has endorsed this year’s 43rd staging of the biennial Expo Jamaica trade show, slated for April 14 to 17 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sport Centre, in Kingston. The four-day event is being jointly staged by the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), and Jamaica Promotions Corporation...

Industry, Commerce and Agriculture Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says he is looking forward to a “healthy, productive and constructive relationship” with the staff of the Agriculture division of the Ministry. “The manner in which we plan to operate this enormous Ministry is to use the strengths of Industry and Commerce to link with the Ministry of Agriculture, so that together...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will be hosting a forum aimed at promoting strategic foresight and planning, in order to accelerate the pace of business and development in Jamaica. JAMPRO President, Diane Edwards, said the objective of the event, to be held on Thursday (March 10), “is to expand the thought process of decision-makers beyond focusing on short-term challenges and...

The Government will be placing focus on the build-out of the Caymanas enterprise zone as it looks to boost job creation. “We will work very closely with the Office of the Prime Minister on the development of the Caymanas enterprise zone where we are hoping to have a combination of local investment and foreign investment in that facility,” said new...

President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), William Mahfood, says the new Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has sent “positive” signals in his commitment to engage crucial sectors in the society. According to Mr. Mahfood, the Prime Minister, in his inaugural speech on March 3 at King’s House, clearly stated that the mandate given to him by...

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is to launch an electronic business registration form (EBRF), to facilitate a hassle-free and more convenient option to transacting business. “The electronic business registration form is just converting the manual form to an electronic version and this will allow you to register your business name or your company from wherever you are in the...

A wide cross-section of entities are making it easier for Jamaicans  to receive the products and services they need in the most cost effective and less troublesome way. This change is quietly taking place at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) where the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), a web-based system designed to transform the agency to a paperless operation...