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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.

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...

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.

Minister Says Opening of New BPOs in Mo-Bay Will Create More Jobs

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.

Task Force Looking at Plan to Improve Financing for MSMEs

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.

JBDC Stages 8th Annual Small Business Expo on May 21

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,...

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, emphasises a point as she addresses a human rights seminar at the D. R. B. Grant Early Childhood Education Centre in Montego Bay on Monday (April 27).

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Tell What You Know About Child Abuse

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, is imploring Jamaicans to report what they know about acts of violence and other abuses against children. Mrs. Ffolkes Abrahams made the appeal, while addressing a human rights seminar for early childhood teachers today (April 27), the D.R. B. Grant Early Childhood Education Centre in Montego Bay, St. James....

Customer Service Manager at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Inger Hainsley-Bennett speaks at the Jamaica Information Service’s Think Tank held at the agency on April 23. The COJ is upgrading its website and implementing new measures to improve service delivery at the entity.

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New Measures at Companies Office of Jamaica to Improve Customer Service

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is upgrading its website and implementing new measures to improve service delivery at the entity. Customer Service Manager at the COJ, Inger Hainsley-Bennett said a new registration form called the “Super form” has been introduced to make it easier for persons to register their businesses. “It allows companies and businesses to complete the form...

Chief Executive Officer of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Judith Ramlogan (centre), gives details of the two-month amnesty that the entity will be undertaking May 4 to June 30, 2015, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 23. Looking on are: Customer Service Manager, Inger Hainsley-Bennett (left) and Deputy CEO, Shellie Leon.

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COJ Grants Amnesty to File Outstanding Annual Returns

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will be embarking on a two-month amnesty to facilitate the filing of outstanding annual returns; removal of companies and closure of business names from its register. The amnesty will last from May 4 to June 30, 2015. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 23, Chief Executive Officer of the COJ, Judith Ramlogan,...

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Investment Minister Says Logistics-Centred Economy Will Require Major Collaboration

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the delivery of a logistics-centred economy will require the collaboration of all Ministries and agencies of Government. “There is a clearly defined leadership role for my Ministry in advancing the logistics-centred economy. But ultimately, the whole of the Government is required to deliver the logistics centred economy,” the Minister emphasised....

Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.

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Gov’t to Sign US$5 Billion Logistics Hub MoU Monday

On Monday (April 20), the Government will sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Krauck Systems and Anchor Financial Group LLC, for the development of projects in Jamaica related to the Global Logistics Hub. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, made the announcement at a post Sectoral debate press briefing today (April 15), at Jamaica House. Minister...

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Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, (seated front/centre), shares in a photo opportunity with participants in the Inaugural International Maritime Organization (IMO) Women in Maritime Affairs Conference, which got underway on Monday (April 13), at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in Montego Bay.

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More Women in the Workforce Will Grow the Economy – Ffolkes Abrahams

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, says increasing the engagement of women in the workforce will boost productivity and have a positive impact on economic growth. “When more women work, economies grow. Therefore, an increase in female labour force participation – a reduction in the gap between women and men labour...