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Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) School of Advanced Skills, Osric Forrest, uses a bicycle wheel to explain the functions of the logistics hub concept, at a Community Education Forum, held recently at the Goodwill Primary and Infant School in Eastern St. James.
Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) School of Advanced Skills, Osric Forrest, uses a bicycle wheel to explain the functions of the logistics hub concept, at a Community Education Forum, held recently at the Goodwill Primary and Infant School in Eastern St. James.

Residents of Goodwill Attend Forum on Logistics Hub

Residents of Goodwill, in Eastern St. James, were recently educated about the Logistic Hub Initiative, and how this economic concept could positively impact their communities and Jamaica’s future. During a community education forum, held at the Goodwill Primary and Infant...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (at podium) speaking at the opening of the new Trade in Metals Logistics Centre on Spanish Town Road on April 17. At right is Chairman of Factories Corporation, Clive Fagan.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (at podium) speaking at the opening of the new Trade in Metals Logistics Centre on Spanish Town Road on April 17. At right is Chairman of Factories Corporation, Clive Fagan.

Order in Scrap Metal Trade
Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

CAC Secures $30.5 Million for Consumers
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commence, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), along with Managing Director at J. Wray and Nephew, Clement Lawrence, view some of the company’s products at the official opening of its corporate office, in New Kingston, on April 10.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commence, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), along with Managing Director at J. Wray and Nephew, Clement Lawrence, view some of the company’s products at the official opening of its corporate office, in New Kingston, on April 10.

Companies Urged to Place More Emphasis on Branding
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), observes as an employee of Rainforest Seafoods weighs mackerel. This was during a tour of company’s new processing facility last year, located on Slipe Pen Road, Kingston. (FILE)
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), observes as an employee of Rainforest Seafoods weighs mackerel. This was during a tour of company’s new processing facility last year, located on Slipe Pen Road, Kingston. (FILE)

Allocation of $123 Million to Boost Export Capacity

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Gov’t Continues to Foster Investments in ICT Sector

The Government has reiterated its commitment to growing the country’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector as part of efforts to attract more investment from local and international players. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton during the official launch of Medullan’s operations in the country at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices yesterday (April 16). “We will seek to support the local ICT industry...
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Commerce

Match Making Software Benefits Expo

The Match Making Software, introduced by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) at the recently held Expo Jamaica 2014, contributed significantly to the event’s success and the record participation of buyers. More than 450 of the 600 registered buyers took part in this year’s staging, including those from some 20 overseas countries, exceeding the 350 target. Manager for Market Development at JAMPRO,...
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Move to Make Private Sector More Competitive

For the 2014/15 fiscal year, the Government will be seeking to strengthen the enabling environment for private sector competitiveness, to help Jamaica unleash productivity and growth. This will be done through the Jamaica Foundation for Competitiveness and Growth, which has been allocated $40 million in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the Standing Finance Committee of the House. Focus...
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MSMEs Sector to Receive More Support This Fiscal Year

The country’s business environment will be further strengthened, with the support of $40 million, which has been set aside in the 2014/15 budget, to enable large scale investments and capacity support for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector. The Jamaica Foundations for Competiveness and Growth project, being implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), is geared at...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open Expo Jamaica 2014 on April 3, at the National Arena, in Kingston. She is assisted by (from left): Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton; Chief Executive Officer of LIME, Garry Sinclair; President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Brian Pengelley; and President, Jamaica Exporters’ Association, Marjory Kennedy. Over 600 local and international buyers are attending the Expo.
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More Than 600 Foreign Buyers at Expo Jamaica 2014

A record number of over 600 buyers from 28 countries are participating in Expo Jamaica 2014, the Caribbean’s largest trade show, which got underway on April 3, at the National Arena in Kingston. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who officially opened the event, said the expo is happening at a time of improving macro-economic stability in the...
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Commerce

500 Buyers Registered For Expo Jamaica 2014

Expo Jamaica 2014 promises to be bigger and better than previous years, with over 500 buyers registered for the event, exceeding the 380 recorded for its 2012 staging. The four-day show, to be held from April 3 to 6 at the National Arena in Kingston, will allow buyers, manufacturers, distributors, and investors to showcase all things Jamaican under the theme:...
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Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Robert Ready (left), greets Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell (second right), on her arrival at a public-private partnership (PPP) seminar, held at the Canadian High Commission, in Kingston, on March 27. Looking on is Senior Trade Commissioner at the High Commission, Rick McElrea.
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Numerous PPP Opportunities Exist – Canadian Official

Opportunities to drive economic growth with infrastructure public-private partnerships (PPPs) between Jamaica and Canada are numerous, says Senior Trade Commissioner at the Canadian High Commission, Rick McElrea. “Almost every single thing that is on the Government’s agenda that has to be updated, such as highways, schools, hospitals, even the logistics hub...is a potential project for public-private partnership,” he noted. Mr....
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