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Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses a press briefing on the 2015 Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) being held March 10 to 12 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

Jamaica Poised To Benefit from Investment Forum – Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says Jamaica is poised to reap success from the second staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF), as a result of significant strides being made to ensure that the country is...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left) , enjoys a light moment with Chairman, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda (centre); and Executive Director (Acting)/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Lilyclaire Ballamy. Occasion was the National Competiveness Council’s 5th annual business environment reform roundtable at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston today (Feb. 26). The roundtable meeting was aimed at promoting collaboration between the private and public sectors to improve the ease of doing business in Jamaica.

Govt Remains Committed to Strengthening Business Climate

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Folkes Abrahams, speaking at the launch of the Hanover leg of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic Initiative, at the Lucea Parish Church Hall on February 24. In her address, Mrs. Folkes Abrahams urged members of the Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (MSME) sector in Hanover to take advantage of the opportunities available through the clinic.

MSME Members Urged to Take Advantage of Business Clinic

Employees at one of several Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) entities operating out of the Montego Bay Free Zone. (File photo)

Montego Bay Tops In Business Process Outsourcing

Vice President for Export and Market Development at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Robert Scott, highlights initiatives being undertaken to develop the local film industry, at a JIS Think Tank session.

Jamaica Can Earn Big From Trillion-Dollar Film Industry

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Anti-dumping & Subsidies Commission to Train Producers and Advisers

The Anti-Dumping & Subsidies Commission (ADSC) will be hosting a two-day training seminar on March 4 and 5, 2015 titled: “Unleash the Power of International Trade Rules”. The seminar will cover anti-dumping, subsidies countervail, safeguards, rules of origin and World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement. Jamaican businesses, as they position themselves for economic growth and competitiveness in the increasingly open...

Film Commissioner and Manager of Creative Industries at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Carole Beckford, outlines plans and activities for the staging of the Jamaica Film Festival, July 7 to 11 in Kingston, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 17.

11 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Stages Film Festival July 7 to 11

Local talents in scriptwriting, directing, producing and acting will get the opportunity to showcase their craft to the world, at the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Film Festival slated for July 7 to 11 in Kingston. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 17, Film Commissioner and Manager of Creative Industries at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Carole Beckford, said...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (3rd right) presents the International Organization for Standards (ISO) certificate to General Manager of AMG Packaging and Paper Company, Michael Chin (2nd left) on Tuesday (February 17) at the company’s offices in Kingston. With the Minister are Quality Assurance Manager, AMG Packaging and Paper Company, Sheldon Taylor (left), Chairman of the Standards Council, Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Professor Winston Davidson (2nd right) and Manager of the National Certification Body of Jamaica, Jacqueline Scott-Brown (right).

11 years ago Commerce

Businesses Urged to Become Globally Competitive Through ISO Certification

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is urging Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to seek international standard certification so that they can be competitive in the global marketplace. He made the remarks during the presentation of the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 9001: 2008 Certificate to AMG Packaging and Paper Company during a tour of the...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (right), is in discussion with Ambassador of Poland to
Jamaica, His Excellency, Piotr Kaszuba, following a briefing session for members of the diplomatic corps held today (February 11), at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices. The session was part of the programme of activities to mark the 17th annual staging of Diplomatic Week, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

11 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Investment Forum to Build Int’l Partnerships

The Government will be looking to build new relationships and strengthen existing partnerships with the international community through the staging of Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2015. The forum, scheduled for March 10 to 12 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, is targeted at high level international investors and business executives, who want to discover business opportunities and...

11 years ago Commerce

Mobile Business Clinic Stops in Lucea

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Hanover will benefit from business development support services, when the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic stops in the parish later this month. The free business clinic will be held at the Lucea Parish Church Hall from February 24 to 25, and will cater to the needs of business...

General Manager at Self Start Fund, Sezvin Hamilton.

11 years ago Commerce

Self Start Fund to Lend $5 Billion to MSMEs

The Self Start Fund (SSF) is projecting to lend approximately $5 billion to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over the next four years, as part of continued efforts to facilitate the growth and viability of the sector, promote entrepreneurship and create jobs. Speaking with JIS News, General Manager of the SSF, Sezvin Hamilton, informed that over the period, the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (right), converses with General Manager of the Jamaican Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY), Carol Newman (centre); and Director of Cultural Policy in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Marisa Benain (left). Occasion was the launch of the Lignum Vitae Writing Awards held on February 10 at the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) on Tom Redcam Drive in Kingston.

11 years ago Commerce

Gov’t to Extend Copyright Protection for Creative Works

The Government is increasing protection for the creative works of Jamaicans under the amendments to the Copyright Act being undertaken. Minister of State in Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, said the amendments will extend copyright protection 95 years beyond the author’s death. The existing legislation in literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works lasts for the...