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JBDC Stages Small Business Conference May 22

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is set to stage its annual Small Business Exposition and Conference on Thursday, May 22, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. Now in its seventh year, the event will feature an impressive mix...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), displaying the top entry in the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Authentic Jamaica Design Competition, done by Merle Wilson, while daughter Gean-Ann Senior (left), assists with the display, at the award ceremony held on April 23, at JAMPRO, in New Kingston.

Innovators Receive Financial Assistance

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses the media launch for the seventh annual Small Business Exposition & Conference, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on April 24.

Industry Minister Reaffirms Support For MSMEs

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left); presents the Minister’s Trophy to Gean-Ann Senior, daughter of the winner in the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Authentic Jamaica Design Competition, during the awards ceremony on April 24, at JAMPRO’s Office in St. Andrew.

Government Underscores Commitment to Creative Industry

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

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.

12 years ago Commerce

Order in Scrap Metal Trade

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...

12 years ago Commerce

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...

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

12 years ago Commerce

CAC Secures $30.5 Million for Consumers

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...

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.

12 years ago Commerce

Companies Urged to Place More Emphasis on Branding

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...

12 years ago 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,...

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015CommerceParliament

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...

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)

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Commerce

Allocation of $123 Million to Boost Export Capacity

A sum of $123 million has been allocated in the 2014/15 budget to strengthen the country’s capacity in the export markets, so as to decrease trade deficits. The funds will go towards the Economic Partnership Agreement II (EPAII) Capacity Building Project, to accelerate exports, enhance competitiveness, and further integrate the economy into global markets. Implemented by the Planning Institute of...