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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

The Montego Bay Free Zone in St. James holds pride of place as being the largest facilitator of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services in Jamaica. Approximately 17 firms currently operate out of well over 100,000 sq. ft. of space, and...

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

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.

JAMPRO Stages Film Festival July 7 to 11

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).

Businesses Urged to Become Globally Competitive Through ISO Certification

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. — 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.

Jamaica Investment Forum to Build Int’l Partnerships

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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...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon.
Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addresses the Jamaica House media briefing in
Montego Bay, on February 5.

11 years ago Commerce

BPO Project to Open in Mo-Bay Free Zone

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Compete Caribbean Programme have signed a joint agreement to fund a Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) Cluster Initiative Project, to be opened in the Montego Bay Free Zone in March. Announcing the project at a Jamaica House press briefing in Montego Bay on February 5, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and...

Vice President of JAMPRO, Claude Duncan, who gave details to JIS News about the agency’s briefing with diplomats on February 12.

11 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO to Brief Diplomats on Feb. 12

Non-resident and resident diplomats attending the annual Diplomatic Week 2015 will be briefed on the growth sectors and investment opportunities in Jamaica, by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). This is the first time the entity will be participating in the week-long diplomatic week activities, being organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The presentation will take place on...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon.
Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister

11 years ago Commerce

Govt Looking to Boost Employment in Business Process Outsourcing to 24,000

Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, said the Government is working to increase employment in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector to 24,000 in the short-term. “The growth of this industry is very rapid and can be further ramped-up very quickly to provide more jobs for the people of western Jamaica,” she said. The State...

11 years ago Commerce

Public Sector Workers Can Access Loan from SSF

The Self Start Fund (SSF) has begun a drive to educate and make access to their loan products easier for public sector workers who desire to start a business or increase their existing business output. Through this thrust, public sector workers will be able to use their salaries as a form of collateral when accessing loans from the SSF. Speaking...