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Principal Director of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme, Office of the Cabinet, Wayne Robertson.
Principal Director of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme, Office of the Cabinet, Wayne Robertson.

Gov’t Making It Easier to Do Business in Jamaica

A key component of plans to grow Jamaica’s economy involves strengthening Ministries, Departments and Agencies to administer the nation’s business in the most efficient and effective manner. The aim is to reduce red tape and bureaucratic procedures and improve the...
Newly elected President of the Jamaica Exporter’s Association (JEA), Michelle Chong.
Newly elected President of the Jamaica Exporter’s Association (JEA), Michelle Chong.

Exporters Urged to Look to Creative Industry
Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

CAC to Focus on Basic Rights of Consumers
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is in discussion with Senior Sales Agent at Flow, Cherifa McBean, during Thursday’s (March 10) media launch for the Expo Jamaica 2016 trade show at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is in discussion with Senior Sales Agent at Flow, Cherifa McBean, during Thursday’s (March 10) media launch for the Expo Jamaica 2016 trade show at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Minister Samuda Pledges Open Door Policy
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks with President for the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chung, during the launch of Expo Jamaica 2016 held on the lawns of Pegasus Hotel on March 10.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks with President for the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chung, during the launch of Expo Jamaica 2016 held on the lawns of Pegasus Hotel on March 10.

Merger of Industry and Agriculture a Strategic Move – Samuda

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Jamaica Customs Agency Acquires Additional Boats

The Jamaica Customs Agency has acquired three additional vessels to assist in the protection of the nation’s borders. In an interview with JIS News, Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, said the vessels were acquired from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “They are currently being refurbished and fitted with engines,” he noted. Major Reese said upon completion of the...
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CreditInfo Limited and JAMFIN Forge Partnership

The microfinancing sector has been further strengthened through a partnership forged between CreditInfo Jamaica Limited and the Jamaica Association of Micro Financing Limited (JAMFIN). This arrangement will enable JAMFIN member financial institutions to access information from CreditInfo on the creditworthiness and history of businesses applying for loans, thereby enabling the funding entities to consolidate their portfolio risk management regimes. Representatives...
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Gov’t Devising Plan to Keep Monymusk Open

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is in consultation with Pan Caribbean Sugar Company (PCSC), cane farmers, and all the necessary stakeholders to devise a workable plan to keep the Monymusk factory in operation. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on March 29. He noted that...
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Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit Stages Essay Competition

The Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is inviting students to participate in its inaugural essay competition. Primary school students, ages nine to 12 years, and secondary level students, between 13 and 18 years old, are invited to enter. It is also open to members of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs. Praedial Larceny...
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Strategic consultant and futurist, David Houle (left) makes a presentation to a group of business leaders attending a forum held at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) headquarters in New Kingston on March 10.
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Private Sector Members Discuss Business Branding of Jamaica

Some of the country’s key business people participated in a discussion forum where they examined the business branding of Jamaica as a key pillar in positioning the country as a premier destination for trade and investments. The event, organised by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), was held on Thursday (March 10) at the Trafalagar Road offices. It was addressed by well-known...
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), converses with Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) President, Michelle Chong (centre), and Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Glasgow, during Thursday’s (March 10) media launch of the Expo Jamaica 2016 trade show, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Mr. Samuda was the guest speaker.
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Industry Minister Endorses Expo Jamaica 2016

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...
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Industry, Commerce and Agriculture Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks to the staff of the Agriculture division, at Hope Gardens, in Kingston, on March 9.
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Samuda Looks Forward to Productive Relationship with Ministry Staff

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...
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