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Commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese, gives his remarks at the 14th annual customs seminar of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) Customs Tariff and Port Users Committee, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 24.(File photo)
Commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese, gives his remarks at the 14th annual customs seminar of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) Customs Tariff and Port Users Committee, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 24.(File photo)

Customs to Implement Measures for Busy Christmas Season

The Jamaica Customs Agency will be implementing a number of measures at the various ports of entry, in anticipation of the increase in activities during the upcoming Yuletide season. Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reese, said among the measures will...
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, addresses the opening of the 13th annual meeting of the Latin American Competition Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on September 23.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, addresses the opening of the 13th annual meeting of the Latin American Competition Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on September 23.

Gov’t Committed to Fostering Competitive Business Climate
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams addresses participants at the National Competition Day forum, held on September 23, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Several representatives from 20 countries also participated in the event.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams addresses participants at the National Competition Day forum, held on September 23, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Several representatives from 20 countries also participated in the event.

Enabling Environment Necessary for Competition to Thrive
Certified Food Scientist and Managing Director of Technological Solutions Limited, Dr. André Gordon (left); and Communications Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dorothy Campbell (centre), listen to Managing Director of Home Choice and Consolidated Bakeries Jamaica Limited, Kareema Muncey. Occasion was the Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) Food Labelling Requirements Workshop held at the entity’s business auditorium on September 22.
Certified Food Scientist and Managing Director of Technological Solutions Limited, Dr. André Gordon (left); and Communications Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dorothy Campbell (centre), listen to Managing Director of Home Choice and Consolidated Bakeries Jamaica Limited, Kareema Muncey. Occasion was the Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) Food Labelling Requirements Workshop held at the entity’s business auditorium on September 22.

Food Exporters Urged to Become Compliant with Global Labelling Standards
Managing Director of National EXIM Bank, and Chairperson of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue (CCELD) Local Planning Committee, Lisa Bell.
Managing Director of National EXIM Bank, and Chairperson of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue (CCELD) Local Planning Committee, Lisa Bell.

Nine Jamaicans Participating in Leadership Programme in Canada

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (3rd left), addressing a motor vehicle policy forum, held on September 8, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Auditorium, in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chairman of the Trade Board, Benthan Hussey; Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, and Chief Executive Officer of the Trade Board, Victor Cummings.
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Consumers Urged To Check Before Importing Motor Vehicles

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is urging consumers who import motor vehicles into the island, to first ascertain if the manufacturers have dealers or representatives in Jamaica. The Minister’s advice comes as a result of several persons buying vehicles from overseas and cannot obtain proper servicing for them, due to the fact that the makers of...
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Bamboo by-products on display during an expo in Peckham, North Western Clarendon.
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Work Far Advanced On Policy for Bamboo Industry

Work currently being undertaken by the Government to develop a policy for Jamaica’s emerging bamboo industry, could be completed by year-end. State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, who has oversight for the sector, tells JIS News that the Ministry, which is piloting the initiative under its Bamboo Products Industry Project (BPIP), is in the process of...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan.
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Thousands Take Advantage of COJ Amnesty

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is reporting that its recent amnesty was a success, with thousands of companies taking advantage of the period to get compliant. During the amnesty, companies benefited from waivers or significant reduction in fees for the filing of annual returns, removal of companies from the register, and to close business names that were no longer...
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Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.
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JaMFA Lauded For Its Support of Micro Financing Institutions

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has lauded the Jamaica Micro Financing Association (JaMFA) for its continued support of micro financing institutions (MFIs) across the country. “Indeed, you have ensured that micro financing institutions see their role in serving the needs of the client, even as the Government seeks to support the development of micro enterprises through...
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Communications Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell, gives tips on shopping for back-to-school.
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Shop Wisely For Back-To-School

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging shoppers to learn and exercise their rights as consumers and practise good money management, as they make their back-to-school purchases. Speaking with JIS News, Communications Specialist at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, emphasises the need for consumers to be more knowledgeable, discriminating and vigilant when making purchases. “This is important, especially at this time...
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CAC Reminds Parents of Basic Safety Measures for Children

As the new school year approaches, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reminding parents of some basic safety measures that should be considered, in preparing children for back-to-school. “While it is the role of the CAC to advise parents on how to get the best value for money, through proper planning and money management, it is equally important that we...
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Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Hon. Julian Robinson, examines one of the hats that a group of teen entrepreneurs will be marketing as a business venture. The teens, from the Arnold Road and Allman Town communities, who benefited from entrepreneurial training through the MP’s initiative, visited his offices in Kingston recently, to thank him for his support and go over their business plans.
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Inner City Youth Start Hat Making Business

Nine teenagers from two Kingston communities, who have benefited from entrepreneurial training, have come together to form their own small business. The seven females and two males, from the Arnold Road and Allman Town areas, are now engaged in making hats and hair bows. They participated in a 12-week programme, initiated by Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Hon....
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