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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), addresses a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston earlier this week. Listening is Permanent Secretary, Donovan Stanberry.

Repairs Underway at Long Pond Sugar Factory

Repairs are underway at the Long Pond Sugar Factory in Trelawny to facilitate the re-start of operations. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the work should be completed within the next three weeks. Minister Samuda...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to open the 43rd staging of Expo Jamaica 2016, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 14. Others assisting (from second left) are: President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga; Chief Executive Officer, FLOW, Garry Sinclair; President, Jamaica Promotions Company (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards; and President, Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chong.

Gov’t to Appoint Investment Ambassadors

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (April 13) press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Listening is Permanent Secretary, Donovan Stanberry.

Gov’t Re-Introduces Consumer Alert Initiative

Manager for Market Development at JAMPRO, Berletta Henlon Forrester, provides details about JAMPRO’s Buyers’ Programme at a recent JIS Think Tank.

JAMPRO Boosting Buyer Attendance for Expo Jamaica

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, addressing journalists during Thursday’s (April 7) media briefing at the agency’s head office on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston. (FILE)

JAMPRO Not Involved In Fraudulent Investment Scheme

Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers

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Hundreds of Buyers to Take Part in Expo Jamaica 2016

Over 460 buyers and 350 exhibitors of Jamaican made products are expected to participate in Expo Jamaica 2016. The trade show, scheduled for April 14 to 17, has grown significantly and will now be hosted in two venues - the National Arena and the National Indoor Sports Centre, in Kingston. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (April 7), Executive...

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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...

10 years ago Commerce

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...

10 years ago Commerce

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...

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

10 years ago Commerce

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 ease of doing business across the country. This transformation process is being led by the Office of the Cabinet through...

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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...

Newly elected President of the Jamaica Exporter’s Association (JEA), Michelle Chong.

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Exporters Urged to Look to Creative Industry

Newly elected President of the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chong, is encouraging exporters to capitalise on opportunities in the creative industry to increase earnings. Miss Chong, who spoke to JIS News at the recent media launch of Expo Jamaica 2016 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, said there are unique elements in the Jamaican culture, such as dancing...