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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (second left); along with Project Engineer, Michael Hemmings (right); President of the Rotary Club of Kingston, Allison Peart (second right); and President of Junior Achievement Jamaica (JAJ), Alphie Mullings-Aiken, examine the plan for the Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown, during the ground breaking ceremony for the project held on Friday (January 17), at the Ministry of Education’s Caenwood Centre complex in Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (second left); along with Project Engineer, Michael Hemmings (right); President of the Rotary Club of Kingston, Allison Peart (second right); and President of Junior Achievement Jamaica (JAJ), Alphie Mullings-Aiken, examine the plan for the Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown, during the ground breaking ceremony for the project held on Friday (January 17), at the Ministry of Education’s Caenwood Centre complex in Kingston.

Students to Benefit from $20 Million ‘BIZTOWN’ Project

The Rotary Club of Kingston will spend approximately $20 million to establish a model business town at the Ministry of Education’s Caenwood Centre complex in Kingston. Targeted at grade five students, the project, dubbed: ‘Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown,’ seeks to...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (left), exchanges greetings with Deputy Director General, Jamaica Red Cross, Lois Hue (2nd right), prior to the start of a gender mainstreaming workshop on January 15, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston. Looking on are (from second left): Counsellor and Head of Cooperation, Canadian High Commission, Marie Legault; and Country Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Sheila Roseau.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (left), exchanges greetings with Deputy Director General, Jamaica Red Cross, Lois Hue (2nd right), prior to the start of a gender mainstreaming workshop on January 15, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston. Looking on are (from second left): Counsellor and Head of Cooperation, Canadian High Commission, Marie Legault; and Country Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Sheila Roseau.

State Minister says Gender Equality Key to National Development
Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute, Fritz Pinnock.
Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute, Fritz Pinnock.

CMI Steps Up Training for Logistic Hub Project
General Manager at Self Start Fund, Sezvin Hamilton.
General Manager at Self Start Fund, Sezvin Hamilton.

Self Start Fund to Lend $100 Million for 2014/15
Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute, Fritz Pinnock.
Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute, Fritz Pinnock.

Proposed Caymanas Economic Zone To Be One Of 16

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Self-Start Fund Moves to Recover $40 Million in Outstanding Loans

The Self Start Fund (SSF) is appealing to delinquent borrowers to repay loans as it moves to recover some $40 million in outstanding amounts. “This overdue amount has caused us to be taking drastic actions against these customers…so we are pursuing them through the courts, ceasing assets where we have the rights to, and undertaking other methods in order to...
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PS Says Hub Represents Opportunity to Breathe New Life into Country

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Vivian Brown, says the Jamaica Global Logistics Hub represents a fresh opportunity to breathe new life into the country’s manufacturing sector. Mr. Brown, who was addressing the launch of the Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium: ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Business Landscape’, held at JAMPRO’s head office in Kingston on January 9, emphasized that...
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President of JAMPRO, Dianne Edwards (right), shares a moment with Chairman of the Logistics and Investment Task Force in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Eric Deans; and Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica, Betty Stockhausen, at a function to launch of a two-day logistics hub symposium for the local business community on Thursday, January 9, at JAMPRO’s head office in New Kingston. The symposium will be held later this month.
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Two-Day Symposium to Explore Logistics Hub Project Prospects

Members of Jamaica’s business sector will be locked in discussions with leading authorities on logistics hubs and international financiers from January 21 to 22, as they explore investment opportunities to be created by the highly anticipated Global Logistics Hub Initiative. The event, under the theme: ‘Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium: ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Business Landscape,’ is being organised by the Jamaica Chamber...
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JIS CEO Donna Marie Rowe receives a Certificate of Participation for the Logistics 101 Training Course from Dr. Eric Deans, Chairman of the Logistics Hub Task Force. Looking on are Dr. Fritz Pinnock (2nd left), Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute and Head of the Logistics Task Force Sub-Committee on Education and Training and Mr. Ainsley Brown (2nd right) from the Logistics Hub Secretariat. Members of staff of the JIS were trained in Logistics 101 at the company
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Over 3,600 Jamaicans Benefit From Logistics Hub Training Course

Over 3,600 Jamaicans now have a better understanding of Jamaica’s Global Logistics Hub Initiative, following their participation in a sensitisation course. Developed by the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the course, dubbed ‘Logistics 101’ seeks to create a greater awareness of the global shipping and logistics industry and the numerous opportunities...
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Chairman of the Logistics and Investment Task Force in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Eric Deans, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held on January 9, at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston.
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Technical Studies for Dredging of Kingston Harbour Completed

The technical studies regarding the dredging of the Kingston Harbour have been completed, says Chairman of the Logistics and Investment Task Force in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Eric Deans. The studies, which were completed in December, will form part of activities to determine, among other things, how much dredging of the area will be required. “They...
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Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) and Head of the Logistics Task Force Education and Training Division, Dr. Fritz Pinnock, is greeted by Principal of Vere Technical High School in Hayes, Clarendon, Dr. Henrietta Stewart, at a training course on the Logistics Hub Initiative, held at the school on January 3. At centre is Communication and Media Advisor, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Joan Hutchinson.
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Logistics Hub Training for Staff of Vere Technical

More than 100 academic and administrative staff members of Vere Technical High School in Hayes, Clarendon, have been certified, after taking part in a training course on the Logistics Hub Initiative. The interactive training course was delivered by Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute and Head of the Logistics Task Force Education and Training Division, Dr. Fritz Pinnock, at...
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Executive Chairman of Conrad Douglas and Associates, Dr. Conrad Douglas, presenting findings on the limestone industry, at a recent stakeholder symposium held at the JAMPRO business auditorium in New Kingston.
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Jamaica Can Earn US$7 Billion Annually From Limestone Industry

One of Jamaica’s leading researchers says that the country can earn up to US$7 billion annually by ramping up the production of limestone and its high value-added items for the local and export markets. Executive Chairman of Conrad Douglas and Associates, Dr. Conrad Douglas, in presenting research findings at a recent stakeholder symposium at JAMPRO’s New Kingston office, says that the...
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