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Aerial view of the Kingston Container Terminal which will facilitate Logistics Hub activities.

Infrastructural Developments and Training Positives from Logistics Hub Initiative

Jamaica is already experiencing a positive impact from the Logistics Hub Initiative as a result of training and infrastructural developments being undertaken by various ministries, departments and agencies. Logistics Director at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Gary Scott,...

MSMEs in Jamaica and UK to Benefit from MOU

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and
Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, addresses participants at the 2nd
annual — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, addresses participants at the 2nd annual 'Out of many export, one better economy' Expo held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James on June 19. The Expo was organized through the Ministry and focused on Jamaica's export in goods and services.

Efforts To Increase The Export Of Jamaican Products To Be Supported

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (second left), raise a toast to the new brew of Red Stripe Beer, which now incorporates locally produced cassava starch in its production. The Ministers were participating in a ceremony on June 18, during which the brewery’s cassava starch factory was officially commissioned into service. Others (from third left) are: Managing Director, Cedric Blair; and Chairman, Richard Byles.

Local Cassava Starch Now Key Ingredient in Red Stripe Beer

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), is engaged in discussion with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Chairman, Milton Samuda, prior to the start of Monday’s (June 15) Business Leaders Power Breakfast at Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of scheduled activities for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and The Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

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Huge Jump in SMEs – JMA President

Jamaica has seen a surge of new businesses opening up, particularly in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME ) sector , with the Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA) adding over 60 new members over the last couple of years, according to its newly elected President, Mr. Metry Seaga. Mr. Seaga was speaking in an interview with JIS News shortly after he...

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), and President, University College of the Caribbean (UCC), Dr. Winston Adams (left), listen to a presentation by GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby, during Monday’s (June 15) Business Leaders Power Breakfast at Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of scheduled activities for the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and The Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

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US$300M Annual Earnings from Proposed International Financial Centre

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the creation of an International Financial Services (IFS) Centre in Jamaica could potentially generate some US$300 million in earnings annually, and 10,000 additional jobs, for the country. He was speaking at Monday’s (June 15) opening plenary of the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, which focused on ‘Brand Jamaica...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), engages in a light conversation with (from left): Chief Financial Officer , RUBiS Investments, Bruno Krief, and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Brian Pengelley, at the first anniversary celebration of RUBiS Energy Jamaica Limited, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, on June 11. RUBiS is an international company specializing in the distribution and marketing of petroleum and chemicals products, and operates in 17 territories across the Caribbean.

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RUBiS Lauded for Impact on Business Landscape

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton, has lauded RUBiS Energy Jamaica Limited for its transformational impact on the Jamaican business landscape and its commitment to the growth and development of the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. “The company has transitioned the operation of many of its service stations to local entrepreneurs, whilst forging strategic partnerships with...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), makes note of the ingredients of a drink produced by the Serge Island Dairies Limited. He was sampling the product while on a tour of the factory in St. Thomas on June 11. Others (from second left) are: President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Brian Pengelley; Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Ludlow Mathison; and Chief Executive Officer of Seprod Limited, Richard Pandohie. During the tour, the Minister officially commissioned into service equipment for which Seprod invested $350 million.

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Industry Minister Commends SEPROD for $350 Million Investment

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the latest investment of $350 million by SEPROD Limited, will serve to enhance the performance of the local manufacturing industry and further boost the country’s economic development. “I welcome (this) investment…as it serves as a testament of local investment to facilitate economic growth,” the Minister said. Mr. Hylton was addressing...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), is interviewed by hosts, Cherine Anderson (left) and Debbie Bissoon, at the launch of the inaugural Jamaica Film Festival, held on June 10 at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), in New Kingston.

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Film Festival Launched

The inaugural Jamaica Film Festival, which aims to provide an avenue for local filmmakers to showcase their work, was launched on June 10 at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) offices in New Kingston. To serve as a display of Jamaica’s artistic talent, the festival will be heavily focused on creating business opportunities for persons in the film industry, while promoting...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, makes a point as he closes the debate on the Copyright (Amendment) Act, which was passed in the House of Representatives on June 9.

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House Approves Amendments to Copyright Bill

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 9), passed the Copyright (Amendment) Act, which seeks to increase the protection of creative works used in Jamaica. The passing of the legislation takes Jamaica a step further in becoming compliant with its treaty obligations, having signed the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty. Under...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), engages in a light exchange with (from left): Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley; and Chair of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC), Ileana Martinez. Occasion was a ceremony held to commemorate World Accreditation Day at the Terra Nova All-Suites Hotel in St. Andrew, on June 9.

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Accreditation Ambassadors Programme Lauded

Chair of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC), Ileana Martinez, has lauded Jamaica’s Accreditation Ambassadors Programme as an excellent means of building awareness about this vital certification process, and suggested its replication in other countries. “I think all countries need to raise awareness of the importance and the benefits of accreditation. (The Accreditation Ambassadors Programme is) a very clever way of...