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Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan.
Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan.

COJ to Launch EBRF Soon

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...
Chief Information Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Andre Williams (left) and Acting Operations Manager, JCA, Owen Gayle, observe data on a laptop in the JCA’s server room. The JCA is implementing the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), a web-based system designed to transform the agency to a paperless operation through the use of electronic documents.
Chief Information Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Andre Williams (left) and Acting Operations Manager, JCA, Owen Gayle, observe data on a laptop in the JCA’s server room. The JCA is implementing the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), a web-based system designed to transform the agency to a paperless operation through the use of electronic documents.

Jamaica Customs Integrating Business Processes
President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, speaking recently at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, speaking recently at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Stability of Economy Continues to Drive Confidence – JAMPRO President
Chief Loan Officer of Loan Administration, EXIM Bank, Charles Lewis.
Chief Loan Officer of Loan Administration, EXIM Bank, Charles Lewis.

EXIM Bank Urges SMEs to Make Use of Trade Credit Insurance Scheme
Vice President of Export and Market Development at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Robert Scott.
Vice President of Export and Market Development at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Robert Scott.

JAMPRO Assisting Exporters to Capitalise on Market Opportunities

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PSOJ President says new PM has sent Positive Signals

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...
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Over 70 Entrepreneurs Benefitting from Training

Over 70 local and regional entrepreneurs and innovators are currently benefiting from training in product and business development skills under the Caribbean Green Tech Start-up Boot camp. The programme, which is an initiative of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) aims to identify and support Caribbean entrepreneurs and new ventures that are developing locally appropriate solutions to climate change mitigation...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left) and Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second left), having a light exchange with Chief Executive Officer for Kingston Wharves Limited, Grantley Stephenson and Seaview Gardens community member, Denise Marshall-Miller, during the launch of the St. Andrew Workforce College, today (February 18), at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in New Kingston.
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Industry Minister Launches St. Andrew Workforce College

Residents of Seaview Gardens and surrounding communities  are to receive training in a range of  skills, to be offered by St. Andrew Workforce College, which was launched today (February 18), at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in New Kingston. The college, which is to be established in Seaview Gardens, West St. Andrew, will provide competency-based training and international...
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Animation Specialist in the Digital and Animation Industry Project of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Robert Reid, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. He provided details of the KingstOOn Animation Conference and Afro-Descendant Festival, to be held from March 12 to 13 at the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts.
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Prizes For Persons Taking Part In Animation Conference

A trip to an international film festival and networking with some of the industry’s biggest names are some of the rewards for participants at the KingstOOn Animation Conference and Film Festival. The event will be held from March 12 to 13 at the Edna Manley School for the Visual and Performing Arts, in Kingston. Animation Specialist for the Youth Employment...
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Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (2nd right); Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (2nd left); and Managing Director, Red Stripe, Ricardo Nuncio (left), listen to Chairman, Red Stripe, Richard Byles. Occasion was a press conference at Red Stripe’s Spanish Town Road headquarters on Wednesday (Feb. 17), to announce the resumption of production of beer in Jamaica for export to the United States.
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Jamaica to Resume Red Stripe Production for North American Market

Desnoes and Geddes (D&G) Limited today (February 17) announced that it will resume production of Red Stripe from Jamaica for export to the North American market in September. The move is expected to create an additional 300 direct jobs, while 3,000 persons stand to gain employment through spin-off industries by 2017. Speaking at a function held at Red Stripe’s Spanish...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), addresses the launch of Jamaica’s first Corporate Governance Code for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) at the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) head office in Kingston on Friday, February 12. He is flanked by PSOJ Chairman, William Mahfood (left), and Managing Director of the Development of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds. The Corporate Governance Code was developed through financial assistance of $1.73 million from the DBJ.
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Minster Hylton Welcomes Corporate Governance Code for MSMEs

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has lauded the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) for the development and launch of a Corporate Governance Code, designed specifically to guide micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). He said the document is particularly appropriate at this time considering the Government’s push to position the MSME sector for sustained growth...
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JAMPRO Takes Road Show USA to New York City

The City of New York will be the stop for the Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) 2016 Road Show USA (RSUSA). The five-day event, from March 14 to 18, is aimed at promoting brand Jamaica in the American marketplace, including the high-quality manufactured goods, agro-processed foods and fresh produce. Targeted are buyers from supermarkets/hypermarkets, food service, institutional and travel retail, and...
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