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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (left), is in light discussion with (from left): Scotiabank
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (left), is in light discussion with (from left): Scotiabank's Chair in Entrepreneurship and Development, Professor Rosalea Hamilton; and Scotiabank Project Technical Assistant, Tahirah Johnson; and Chief Executive Officer of Action Coach Jamaica and renowned business coach, Marcia Woon-Choy. Occasion was the launch of Scotiabank’s Vision Achiever Programme at the bank’s Financial Centre on Constant Spring Road on July 23.

SMEs Play a Key Role in Economic Development – Ffolkes Abrahams

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, has reiterated the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of the local economy. “For Jamaica, SMEs provide approximately 80 percent of new...
Investment, Industry and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses the opening of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic at the Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Wednesday (July 22). Listening are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JBDC, Valerie Viera (left); and Deputy CEO, Harold Davis.
Investment, Industry and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses the opening of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic at the Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Wednesday (July 22). Listening are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JBDC, Valerie Viera (left); and Deputy CEO, Harold Davis.

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White Paper on SEZs Tabled in the House
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (at mike), addresses the official opening of a Sub-Regional two-day Workshop on: ‘Branding and the Use of Geographical Indications in the Development of Management Strategies for Origin-Linked Products’, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, on July 21. Executive Director (Acting)/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Lilyclaire Bellamy, is at left.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (at mike), addresses the official opening of a Sub-Regional two-day Workshop on: ‘Branding and the Use of Geographical Indications in the Development of Management Strategies for Origin-Linked Products’, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, on July 21. Executive Director (Acting)/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Lilyclaire Bellamy, is at left.

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Chief Executive Officer, Federal Transformer Manufacturing and Consulting Ltd Granville Reid (left), shows from right: Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Hon Anthony Hylton, Member of Parliament for South East St Ann and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon Lisa Hanna and Member of Parliament for North East St Ann, Shahine Robinson, one of the equipment being refurbished at the factory, following the official opening on Friday, July 17 in St. Ann.
Chief Executive Officer, Federal Transformer Manufacturing and Consulting Ltd Granville Reid (left), shows from right: Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Hon Anthony Hylton, Member of Parliament for South East St Ann and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon Lisa Hanna and Member of Parliament for North East St Ann, Shahine Robinson, one of the equipment being refurbished at the factory, following the official opening on Friday, July 17 in St. Ann.

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New Regulatory Authority To Be Set Up To Do Testing

The Government has moved to establish a new regulatory authority, which will perform the testing and other such functions now done by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ). According to Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, the new entity will be called the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority. It is being set up to meet World...
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Head of the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley (left) and Project Development and Implementation Specialist at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) give details about the upcoming ‘Christmas in July’ event slated for July 24 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. They were at a JIS Think Tank session held on July 14. Some 80 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will be showcasing their products and networking with corporate entities and various industry players at the event.
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80 Local Companies To Participate In ‘Christmas In July’ Showcase

Some 80 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will be showcasing their products and networking with corporate entities and various industry players at the inaugural staging of ‘Christmas in July’ slated for July 24 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. The event, which is being hosted by the Tourism Linkages Hub with major participation from the...
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Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.
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JBDC Preparing MSMEs for Logistic-Centered Economy

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has been spearheading the thrust to make the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) business-focused and ready to take advantage of the opportunities to emerge from the Logistics Hub Initiative. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the JBDC, Harold Davis, said the agency is providing the MSMEs with the necessary information,...
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Gov’t Positioning Jamaica to Tap into $1 Trillion Creative Economy

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Government will continue to implement measures to strengthen the island’s creative economy, in a bid to ensure that Jamaicans can further tap into the lucrative global industry valued at over $1 trillion annually. He said the creative economy, inclusive of film, music, fashion, animation and merchandising, has the potential...
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House Passes Bill to Regulate Nuclear Technology

A Bill seeking to create a legal framework for the regulation of activities, practices, apparatuses and facilities involving ionizing radiation and nuclear technology was passed in the House of Representatives on July 8. The Bill entitled, the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Act, was piloted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton. The Minister noted that all activities...
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The Consumer Affairs Commission is asking consumers to be on the alert for Grace Baked Beans produced at its Grace Food Processors Canning Division.
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Voluntary Recall of Grace Baked Beans

The Consumer Affairs Commission is asking consumers to be on the alert for Grace Baked Beans produced at its Grace Food Processors Canning Division with the listed batch numbers below. The company has informed the media of the risk of “adverse consequences if consumed” and the CAC is reiterating this RECALL as an extra precaution as this food item is consumed...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, highlights initiatives geared towards development and growth of the creative industries during a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Gov’t Focused on Growing Creative Industries – Minster Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton, says the Government is implementing measures to facilitate the growth and prosperity of the creative industries. The initiatives, he said, are in recognition of the creative industries as a generator of wealth for the mass of Jamaicans, and a driver of gross domestic product (GDP) growth. “This is why it is linked...
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