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Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), addressing stakeholders at the damaged vehicle import policy stakeholders sensitization meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Friday, December 5. Beside him is Chairman, Motor Vehicle Import Policy Committee, Pierre Shirley
Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), addressing stakeholders at the damaged vehicle import policy stakeholders sensitization meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Friday, December 5. Beside him is Chairman, Motor Vehicle Import Policy Committee, Pierre Shirley

Damaged Motor Vehicles Importation Deemed Potentially Viable

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the importation of damaged motor vehicles has been identified as a potential area for job creation and increased business development that would positively impact Jamaica’s economy. This engagement, he adds, would...
University of the West Indies Professor, Densil Williams, addressing the Western Jamaica Economic Forum, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on November 26. The Professor is calling for the creation of economic clusters among businesses across the island.
University of the West Indies Professor, Densil Williams, addressing the Western Jamaica Economic Forum, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on November 26. The Professor is calling for the creation of economic clusters among businesses across the island.

Professor Calls for Creation of Economic Clusters
Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.
Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.

Industry Minister Hails Re-Accreditation of NCBJ
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), greets Resident Representative of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Rajeev Gopal, at the launch of the ‘Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Support to Jamaican Food Exports’ project today (November 24), at the Courtleigh Hotel, New Kingston. Looking on is Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), greets Resident Representative of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Rajeev Gopal, at the launch of the ‘Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Support to Jamaican Food Exports’ project today (November 24), at the Courtleigh Hotel, New Kingston. Looking on is Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei.

EU-Funded Project to Boost Food Exports
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) 49th annual general meeting at its Winchester Road offices in Kingston yesterday (Nov. 20). Listening at the head table (from left) are: Director, JEA, David Yee Sing; Vice President, Small and Medium Enterprises, Scotia Group, Patsy Latchman-Atterbury; and JEA President, Marjory Kennedy.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) 49th annual general meeting at its Winchester Road offices in Kingston yesterday (Nov. 20). Listening at the head table (from left) are: Director, JEA, David Yee Sing; Vice President, Small and Medium Enterprises, Scotia Group, Patsy Latchman-Atterbury; and JEA President, Marjory Kennedy.

Logistics Hub Will Provide Opportunity for Exporters

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JAMPRO and Marley Foundation to Promote Film Festival

A partnership has been reached between Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Bob Marley Foundation to help in the promotion of Jamaica Film Festival, slated for July 7-11, 2015. This deal has been hailed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, as a boost for the creative industries. Addressing a stakeholders’ meeting at his New Kingston offices...
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President of the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) Alliance, Donovan Wignal (right), presents President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica , Christopher Zacca, with his MSME discount card, at its launch, held at the Courtleigh Hotel, in Kingston, today (November 20).
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MSME Alliance Launches Card To Help Consumers

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has endorsed the Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (MSME) Alliance’s discount card, which will allow consumers to enjoy savings on a wide array of goods and services from its membership. The card was launched on November 20, with the support of various groups, such as the Manufacturers’ Association of Jamaica, the Private...
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Hub Taskforce Chairman Says Govt. Pleased With Private Sector Interest

Chairman of the Logistics Hub Taskforce, Dr. Eric Deans, says the Government is very pleased with the interest and support being received from the private sector, as it relates to the development of the logistics hub. “There are several other projects which are about to come on stream. When those private sector groups are ready to make those announcements, you...
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Chief Executive Officer at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan.
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Loans on SIPP Registry to Attract Fee Come January

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is advising the public, particularly financial institutions, that effective January 1, 2015, all loans, pre-existing or new, which are being entered on the Security Interests in Personal Property (SIPP) Registry, will attract a registration fee. Implemented by the COJ in January 2014, the SIPP registry is a repository of information on non-real estate assets...
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JBDC Stages Several Activities for Entrepreneurship Week

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has planned a slate of activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which will be observed from November 17 to 22. The GEW is recognized as the world’s largest celebration of innovators and job creators, who launch start-ups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. Themed: ‘Shaping the Entrepreneurial Mindset’,...
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Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (standing), addressing Wednesday’s (November 12) launch of the second Gas Pro Street Style Cook-Up food festival, at the Waterhouse Community Centre, in St. Andrew. The initiative, which is slated for the community on November 29, is a public-private community-based integration programme, being led by cooking gas retailer, Gas Products Limited (Gas Pro), and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) under its Community Renewal Programme (CRP). Listening keenly are: Gas Product Limited’s Sales Manager, Nicola Dawson (left); and Director of co-sponsor, FIRST Media.com, Dwight Scott.
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Minister Hylton Lauds Gas Pro-PIOJ Partnership to Build Communities

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has welcomed the significant public-private partnership involved in the implementation of the Gas Pro Street Style Cook Up community food festival. The initiative is a community-based social integration programme being undertaken by cooking gas supplier, Gas Products Limited (Gas Pro), in partnership with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), under its Community...
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Chief Executive Director of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Viera, addresses the launch of the Mobile Business Clinic Initiative in Montego Bay on Tuesday, November 4.
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Highlight Positives in Business Climate – Valerie Veira

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, (JBDC), Valerie Viera, said the time has come for a change in the tone of discussions regarding Jamaica’s business climate and the opportunities that are available, especially for players in the Micro Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) sector. Speaking at the launch of the Mobile Business Clinic Initiative on Tuesday, November...
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