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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (right), along with President of Nelson’s Super Farm, Oratio Kennedy (2nd right), display a bag of organic charcoal made from bamboo. Sharing the moment (from left) are: Project Director at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Gladstone Rose; Member of Parliament for Western St. Mary, Joylan Silvera; and Member of the Bamboo and Indigenous Materials Advisory Council (BIMAC), Downie Walker. Occasion was the official opening of Jamaica’s first bamboo charcoal factory, located on Nelson’s Super Farm in Pembroke Hall, St. Mary, on Friday (December 19),

Govt Looking to Use Mined-Out Lands for Bamboo Cultivation

The Government is looking into the feasibility of using mined-out bauxite lands for the wide-scale planting of bamboo, and the growing of edible bamboo shoots. State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, said discussions towards this effort,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), shares a light moment with Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica, Dennis Chung (right), and President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) and Chief Executive Officer of Johnsons and Sons Organic Fertilizer Co. Ltd., Hugh Johnson. Occasion was the SBAJ’s annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday (December 17), at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston.

Retailers Chided for Failure to Pass on Oil Savings

Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, highlights the performance of the Consumer Protection Tribunal (CPT) at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Jamaicans Urged to Make Use of Consumer Protection Tribunal

Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, gives Christmas shopping tips at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Christmas Shoppers Urged To Manage Spending

Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the performance of the entity since April 1 this year.

CAC Warns Consumers to Avoid Scammers

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CAC Secures $32.5 Million for Aggrieved Consumers

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reporting that it has so far secured $32.5 million on behalf of aggrieved consumers for the 2014/15 financial year. It also settled 919 of the 1,138 complaints received, representing an 81 per cent resolution rate. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on December 10, Chief Executive Officer of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, informed that...

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

11 years ago Commerce

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 also go a far way to assist in better positioning Jamaica to become the fourth Global Logistics Hub. “Jamaica is...

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.

11 years ago Commerce

Professor Calls for Creation of Economic Clusters

Professor of International Business and Executive Director of the Mona School of Business Management at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Densil Williams, says the time has come for the creation of economic clusters among businesses across the island. Addressing the inaugural Western Jamaica Economic Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on November...

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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...

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

11 years ago Commerce

Industry Minister Hails Re-Accreditation of NCBJ

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is hailing the successful re-accreditation of the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). The Minister said the recertification is an affirmation of the quality and competence of the local institution and its staff. “This achievement by our national certification body will no doubt contribute greatly to increasing the confidence of our...

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.

11 years ago Commerce

EU-Funded Project to Boost Food Exports

Jamaica’s small farmers and food producers are set to benefit from a European Union (EU)-funded project, aimed at raising the quality of food products and increasing access to export markets. The project, being implemented under the €7. 25 million Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) II Programme, was launched this morning (Nov. 24), at the Courtleigh Hotel, New Kingston. The initiative, dubbed...

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.

11 years ago Commerce

Logistics Hub Will Provide Opportunity for Exporters

Local exporters are being urged to take advantage of the opportunities for increased international competitiveness that will accrue from the Government’s Global Logistics Hub initiative. The call came from Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, who addressed the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) 49th annual general meeting yesterday (November 20) at its Winchester Road offices in Kingston. “The Jamaica...