Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Trade Board Limited, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake, has called for strengthened international collaboration to streamline trade processes, enhance digital infrastructure and harmonise regulatory standards. Speaking at the recent World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, Dr. Blake highlighted how nations can work together to enhance these collaborative efforts, paving the way for a more interconnected...

As the demand for used motor vehicles continues to rise, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging buyers to be better informed about their rights and responsibilities when making such purchases. During a recent webinar on motor vehicle importation hosted by the Trade Board Limited (TBL), Director for the CAC’s Western Region, Richard Rowe, said that “consumers should be aware...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured $17.21 million in compensation on behalf of aggrieved customers for the period April to November 2024. This was disclosed by CAC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Mrs. Allen informed that 971 complaints were handled with the...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to shop smart this holiday season. “Consumers should not face too much difficulty with their grocery budgets this year, as the overall increases for basic items remain manageable,” Director of Research at the CAC, Racquel White, told JIS News. The CAC’s research also revealed significant price disparities between municipal markets and supermarkets....

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging persons to exercise caution and diligence when considering financial assistance options, such as loans, during the Christmas season. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Thursday (December 12), CAC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, said the Yuletide season often yields enticing offers...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of prominent Montego Bay businessman and close friend, Robert ‘Ducksie’ Russell. Russell, a visionary entrepreneur and pillar of the Jamaican tourism and entertainment industries, passed away last evening. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend, Robert Russell,” Minister Bartlett said. “He was a...

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) islandwide to utilise the entity’s innovative suite of programmes and services to enhance their growth and digital readiness. Of these, the Growth and Expansion of MSMEs through Innovation and Capacity-building (GEMINI) Programme emerges as a transformative initiative designed to support businesses striving to enhance their operational...