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Executive Chairman of Corrpak Jamaica, Howard Mitchell (right), points out the features of packaging his company manufactures for Red Stripe, to (from left): Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) President, Brian Pengelley; JMA Vice President, Metry Seaga; Executive Director of the JMA, Imega Breese McNab; and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Bert van Selm. This followed a tour of the Corrpak Jamaica Ltd’s expanded facilities at its Marcus Garvey Drive location in Kingston on Wednesday (June 4).
Executive Chairman of Corrpak Jamaica, Howard Mitchell (right), points out the features of packaging his company manufactures for Red Stripe, to (from left): Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) President, Brian Pengelley; JMA Vice President, Metry Seaga; Executive Director of the JMA, Imega Breese McNab; and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Bert van Selm. This followed a tour of the Corrpak Jamaica Ltd’s expanded facilities at its Marcus Garvey Drive location in Kingston on Wednesday (June 4).

Manufacturers Urged to Increase Production of Raw Materials

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley, is urging manufacturers to seek to produce raw materials locally, instead of importing items, so as to reduce production costs and drive economic growth. “There is still a lot of products...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), presents a plaque to Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and External Communications, J. Wray and Nephew Ltd., Greta Bogues (right), while President of the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Marjory Kennedy, shares the moment. Occasion was a ceremony to launch National Exporters’ Month 2015 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 1). J. Wray and Nephew Ltd. was inducted into the JEA’s US$69 Million Dollar Export Club, reflecting its earnings for 2014.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), presents a plaque to Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and External Communications, J. Wray and Nephew Ltd., Greta Bogues (right), while President of the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Marjory Kennedy, shares the moment. Occasion was a ceremony to launch National Exporters’ Month 2015 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 1). J. Wray and Nephew Ltd. was inducted into the JEA’s US$69 Million Dollar Export Club, reflecting its earnings for 2014.

Gov’t to Launch Phase Two of National Export Strategy June 30
Transport, Works, and Housing State Minister, Hon. Richard Azan (right), looks at a calculator made from bamboo, which was among several products displayed during Thursday’s (May 28) launch of the Peckham community bamboo project, at Peckham Full Truth Church, in North West Clarendon. Others looking on are Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Dong Xiaojun (2nd right); and Second Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, Hideki Shinozaki (2nd left).
Transport, Works, and Housing State Minister, Hon. Richard Azan (right), looks at a calculator made from bamboo, which was among several products displayed during Thursday’s (May 28) launch of the Peckham community bamboo project, at Peckham Full Truth Church, in North West Clarendon. Others looking on are Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Dong Xiaojun (2nd right); and Second Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, Hideki Shinozaki (2nd left).

Peckham Community to Benefit From Major Bamboo Project
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (seated), gives a listening ear to Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Valerie Veira, just before the opening of the JBDC’s small business expo held today (May 21), at the Jamaica Pegasus.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (seated), gives a listening ear to Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Valerie Veira, just before the opening of the JBDC’s small business expo held today (May 21), at the Jamaica Pegasus.

Special Economic Zones Legislation This Year – Hylton
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon (right), provides details on changes to the Security Interests in Personal Property (SIPP) Registry, at a JIS Think Tank. Looking on are Chief Executive Officer, Judith Ramlogan (centre); and Customer Service Manager, Inger Hainsley-Bennett.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon (right), provides details on changes to the Security Interests in Personal Property (SIPP) Registry, at a JIS Think Tank. Looking on are Chief Executive Officer, Judith Ramlogan (centre); and Customer Service Manager, Inger Hainsley-Bennett.

Changes to Operation and Use of SIPP Registry

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President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, addressing participants at a business franchising seminar, held today (May 19), at the Terra Nova Hotel, in St. Andrew.
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JAMPRO Head Says Opportunities Abound in Franchising

President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, says business opportunities abound locally and at the global level in franchise arrangements, and urged entrepreneurs to explore the US$300 to $350 billion market. “The benefits in franchising are vast at the macro level, as they strengthen the potential of home-grown productive capacity and aid to improve international competitiveness,” she said, while addressing a franchising...
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President and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Call Centre Technologies (ACT), Joseph Lembo, speaking at the official opening of its state-of-art facilities in Barnett Tech Park, Montego Bay, on May 6.
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Two Leading Companies Open BPO Facilities in Mo-Bay

Two of the world’s leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies have officially opened new plants at the multi-million dollar Barnett Tech Park in Montego Bay, promising close to 2,000 new jobs before year’s end. Xerox, the largest business process provider in Jamaica, and Advanced Call Centre Technologies (ACT) have announced that coming close on the heels of their newly opened...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (second left), cuts ribbon to officially open the new Barnett Tech Park in Montego Bay, on May 6. Others (from left) are: Businessman, Mark Kerr-Jarrett; President and Chief Executive Officer of ACT, Joseph Lembo; Mrs. Paula Kerr-Jarrett; Vice President Real Estate Facilities for Xerox, Tom Corne; and Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell.
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Minister Says Opening of New BPOs in Mo-Bay Will Create More Jobs

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the opening of two international Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) facilities at the Barnett Tech Park in Montego Bay, will impact positively on government’s efforts at job creation and increased foreign exchange earning. Mr. Hylton said the opening of Advanced Call Centre Technologies (ACCT) and Xerox Corporation will also enhance the...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce , Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), engages in conversation with Country Officer, Citi Jamaica, Peter Moses, at the launch of the Caribbean Microfinance Forum on April 30, at Citi Jamaica Building in Kingston.
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Task Force Looking at Plan to Improve Financing for MSMEs

Operators in the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector could soon benefit from improved access to financing to enhance their business operations. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, said the task force, appointed to address challenges affecting the sector, “is currently looking at putting in place a plan that is expected to improve access to...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce , Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), engages in conversation with Country Officer, Citi Jamaica, Peter Moses, at the launch of the Caribbean Microfinance Forum on April 30, at Citi Jamaica Building in Kingston.
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Task Force Looking at Plan to Improve Financing for MSMEs

Operators in the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector could soon benefit from improved access to financing to enhance their business operations. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, said the task force, appointed to address challenges affecting the sector, “is currently looking at putting in place a plan that is expected to improve access to...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses the media launch of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) Small Business Exposition and Conference on April 30, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Seated at right is Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the JBDC, Harold Davis.
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JBDC Stages 8th Annual Small Business Expo on May 21

Operators of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) will benefit from business support services, at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) eighth annual Small Business Exposition and Conference on May 21. Under the theme: ‘Practical Business Linkages: Connecting Jamaica to the World’, the one-day event, slated for the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, will highlight key strategies to assist...
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Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), listens to a point being made by Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) Chairman, Milton Samuda (2nd right), during Wednesday’s (April 29) media briefing at Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) corporate offices in New Kingston, to provide details of two recent trade missions to Cuba and Costa Rica. Also sharing in the discussions are: Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) President, Marjory Kennedy (2nd left); and JAMPRO President, Diane Edwards.
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Govt to Deepen Trade With Cuba and Costa Rica

The Government is moving to strengthen and deepen  trade relations with Cuba and Costa Rica. The move follows the successful outcomes of trade missions to the countries earlier this month, which were led by Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton. The Minister outlined details of the trips during a media briefing at JAMPRO’s corporate office in New Kingston,...
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