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State Minister for Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addressing the Ministry’s National Quality Policy 2015 public forum, which held at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay, on Thursday, November 19.
State Minister for Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addressing the Ministry’s National Quality Policy 2015 public forum, which held at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay, on Thursday, November 19.

Gov’t Recommits to Further Modernizing the National Quality and Standards Framework

State Minister for Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, says the Government remains committed to further modernizing the national quality and standards framework. This, to better position local goods and services to meet international standards, within the context...
Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), emphasises a point, while addressing the Jamaica Business Development Corporation
Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), emphasises a point, while addressing the Jamaica Business Development Corporation's (JBDC) Business Dialogue Forum, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) regional headquarters, Mona, St. Andrew, on Monday, November 16. The forum formed part of the JBDC's activities marking Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), from November 16 to 21, under the theme: 'Going for Growth'. Also participating were: financial analyst, Ralston Hyman (centre); and the Scotiabank Group's Vice President in charge of Government Affairs, Dr. Wayne Henry.

Business Reforms Trigger Investment Boom
United States Congresswoman, Yvette Clarke who was in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on an official three-day visit from November 13 to 15.
United States Congresswoman, Yvette Clarke who was in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on an official three-day visit from November 13 to 15.

US Congresswoman to Visit Jamaica From Nov 13-15
Industry, Investment, and Commerce State Minister, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (2nd left), and Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Chairman, Professor Winston Davidson (left), greet Managing Director of organic bamboo charcoal export firm, Janitorial Traders Limited (JTL), Roger Chang (2nd right), during Tuesday’s (November 3) launch of the Bamboo Industry Association (BIA) at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. Looking on is: Director, Special Projects, BSJ, Gladstone Rose.
Industry, Investment, and Commerce State Minister, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (2nd left), and Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Chairman, Professor Winston Davidson (left), greet Managing Director of organic bamboo charcoal export firm, Janitorial Traders Limited (JTL), Roger Chang (2nd right), during Tuesday’s (November 3) launch of the Bamboo Industry Association (BIA) at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. Looking on is: Director, Special Projects, BSJ, Gladstone Rose.

Financial Institutions Urged to Lend to Bamboo MSMEs
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to formally open the Caribbean Maritime Institute’s (CMI) Integrated Work Force Development Centre (IWDC) in the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) on October 29. Others (from left) are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev Ronald Thwaites; Assistant Vice President for Operations and Customer Affaires at the MBFZ, Gloria Henry; and Director of the IWDC, Osric Forrest.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to formally open the Caribbean Maritime Institute’s (CMI) Integrated Work Force Development Centre (IWDC) in the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) on October 29. Others (from left) are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev Ronald Thwaites; Assistant Vice President for Operations and Customer Affaires at the MBFZ, Gloria Henry; and Director of the IWDC, Osric Forrest.

Skills Training And Medical Centres Open In Montego Bay Free Zone

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Minister Hylton Says Ganja Industry Framework Must Be Right

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the country must get the framework for a regulated and legalized cannabis industry right the first time. He emphasized that Jamaica is left with no choice but to ensure that every aspect of legally participating in the regulated sector, is done correctly. “The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has deliberately remained sequestered...
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Jamaica Could Stand Out In Ganja Industry – Minister Hylton

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says there are many opportunities for Jamaica to become a standout country in a regulated and legal marijuana industry. Speaking at the Swept Away Resort in Negril on Saturday, November 14, on the final day of a Beckley Foundation two-day conference on Jamaica’s Cannabis Reforms, the Minister said while many countries have...
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Ganja Stakeholders Urged To Focus On Global Nutraceutical Market

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, is urging players in the local cannabis sector, to place some focus on the untapped international nutraceutical market. Addressing a conference on Jamaica’s Cannabis Reforms in Negril, on November 14, Ms. Edwards said the nutraceutical industry has an estimated value of US$170 billion, and is yearning for participants. She pointed out that the...
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Food Safety Week to be Observed November 15 to 21

National Food Safety Week 2015 will be observed from November 15-21, and several activities will be held under the theme: ‘Safe Foods from Production to Consumption: the Gateway to Health and Wealth’. Addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on November 11, Acting Deputy Food Storage Officer in the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce,...
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New Peer Mentoring Program to Fast Track Women Entrepreneurs in the Caribbean

A new peer mentorship-based program to support high-potential women entrepreneurs in the Caribbean was launched today.  The eight-month intensive Acceleration Program will provide participants with a wide range of support services to innovate their businesses, improve competitiveness and boost their growth.  This will include peer-learning, personal development, one-to-one mentoring/coaching, technical workshops, and motivational sessions by successful entrepreneur role models. “We...
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Industry Ministry Pursues ISO 9001 Certification, To Institute Excellence Award

In a move to deepen the promotion of quality in the provision of goods and services, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will be instituting an excellent award and pursuing ISO 9001 certification. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, who made the disclosure on Tuesday (November 10), said Jamaica must place increased focus on standards and quality in order to...
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Industry, Investment, and Commerce State Minister, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (right), is shown a bag of organic charcoal by Bamboo Industry Association (BIA) President, Robert Rainford, while admiring items manufactured locally from bamboo. Occasion was the launch of the Bamboo Industry Association (BIA) on November 4 at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Director, Special Projects, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Gladstone Rose; President, Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ), Hugh Johnson; and BSJ Chairman, Professor Winston Davidson.
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Bamboo Industry Association Launched

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) and the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) have partnered to establish the country’s first ever Bamboo Industry Association (BIA). The BIA forms part of collaborations between the Ministry and private sector stakeholders to engage and heighten awareness among owners of properties with bamboo, about the potential economic values to be derived from the...
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