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 School, citizens were also advised on steps they could take to ensure that their community and adjoining areas benefit from...

The illegal removal and sale of public and other metal infrastructure, through the scrap metal trade, has been significantly curtailed, because of stringent measures that have been put in place. This was noted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, as he officially opened a new centralized scrap metal facility at 383 Spanish Town Road, in Kingston, on April 17. The Minister cited strategies that were put in place to eliminate what was...

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...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reporting that it secured $30.5 million on behalf of aggrieved consumers during the 2013/14 financial year. It also settled 1,229 of the 1,499 complaints received, representing an 82 per cent resolution rate. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, highlighted that the most frequent complaints filed were in the...

Companies are being urged to place more emphasis on branding, particularly the goods and services they produce, to achieve large returns. Making the call, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commence, Hon. Anthony Hylton, emphasised that branding should not be an add-on exercise, but a position that involves both leadership and staff. He was delivering the keynote address at the official...

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,...

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...