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State Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (left), listens keenly to President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nathan Robb, at a seminar hosted by the Chamber, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on October 11.
State Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (left), listens keenly to President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nathan Robb, at a seminar hosted by the Chamber, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on October 11.

Government Fully Committed to Logistics Hub

MONTEGO  BAY - Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, says the Government is fully committed to the establishment and development of the  global Logistics Hub. She  said the hub holds strong...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Vivian Brown (2nd right), reviews information with (from left): Counsellor and Head, Development Co-operation, Canadian International Development Agency, Jamaica Office, Marie Legault; Senior Technical Officer of CARICOM Trade and Competitiveness Project, Wanya Illes; and Head of the Trade Agreements Implementation Co-ordination Unit in the Foreign Trade Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, David Prendergast, at a ceremony held on October 8, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, for the in-country launch of the consultancy to create best practice models and deliver technical assistance to implement national CARICOM Single Market and Economy (SME) work plans.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Vivian Brown (2nd right), reviews information with (from left): Counsellor and Head, Development Co-operation, Canadian International Development Agency, Jamaica Office, Marie Legault; Senior Technical Officer of CARICOM Trade and Competitiveness Project, Wanya Illes; and Head of the Trade Agreements Implementation Co-ordination Unit in the Foreign Trade Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, David Prendergast, at a ceremony held on October 8, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, for the in-country launch of the consultancy to create best practice models and deliver technical assistance to implement national CARICOM Single Market and Economy (SME) work plans.

CARICOM Nationals Should have Easier Access by June 2014
State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (second right), in discussion with Senior Productivity Specialist in the Technical Assistance Service Unit of the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Tamar Nelson (second left), during the opening of a two-day National Productivity Conference hosted by the JPC at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on October 8. Also pictured (from left) are: Director in the Industry, Ministry, Douglas Webster; and Chief Executive Officer of the JPC, Dr. Charles Douglas.
State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (second right), in discussion with Senior Productivity Specialist in the Technical Assistance Service Unit of the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Tamar Nelson (second left), during the opening of a two-day National Productivity Conference hosted by the JPC at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on October 8. Also pictured (from left) are: Director in the Industry, Ministry, Douglas Webster; and Chief Executive Officer of the JPC, Dr. Charles Douglas.

Significant Strides made to Remove Red Tape
Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, addresses the conference on the 27th of September
Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, addresses the conference on the 27th of September

Senate Approves Bill To Strengthen Commissions Of Enquiry
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to open JAMPRO’s two-day business linkages event: ‘Opportunities Jamaica 2013’ at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on September 30. Looking on (from left) are: President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; Political and Economic Counselor at the United States Embassy, Cleveland Charles; and Vice President of JAMPRO, Robert Scott.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to open JAMPRO’s two-day business linkages event: ‘Opportunities Jamaica 2013’ at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on September 30. Looking on (from left) are: President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; Political and Economic Counselor at the United States Embassy, Cleveland Charles; and Vice President of JAMPRO, Robert Scott.

Bright Future for MSMEs in Jamaica – State Minister Ffolkes Abrahams

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Stakeholders in Food Industry Urged to Apply Modern Safety Procedures

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, is urging stakeholders in the food industry to ensure that modern safety procedures are applied in their facilities. She said  this forms part of measures to ensure safety of the domestic market, and that the country is in compliance with North American and European food importation...
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Inner-City Youth Being Trained in Animation

Seventeen young people from several inner-city communities island-wide are being given an opportunity to gain skills in animation as part of efforts to capitalise on the lucrative US$200 billion industry. The cohort, aged 17 to 35 years of age are participating in the $9 million Alternative Livelihoods and Skills Development Animation Project, which is being funded by the Jamaica Social...
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JAMPRO Regional Manager, Conrad Robinson (left), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on September 26, at the Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James. Looking on is Director of the Chamber, Dr. Luz Longsworth.
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JAMPRO Endorses Mo-Bay Trade Expo

The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo 2013, has received the full endorsement of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). Western Regional Manager at JAMPRO, Conrad Robinson, said the event, which will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from October 11 to 13, is a “good fit for the mandate of JAMPRO.” “We are pleased to be associated...
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Chief Executive Officer, Creditinfo Jamaica Limited, Megan Deane (left), listens to a point being made by Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Christopher Zacca (centre), during the PSOJ Chairman’s Club breakfast forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on September 24, at which she was the guest speaker. Sharing in the discussion is Co-Chairman, Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) Public Policy and Legislative Committee, Dr. Wayne Henry.
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Jamaica Leads the Region in Setting Up Private Credit Bureaus

Jamaica is reported to be leading the way in terms of the establishment of private credit bureaus across the Caribbean. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the island’s first licensed credit bureau, Creditinfo Jamaica Limited, Megan Deane, says there has been a “steady growth” of these facilities throughout the region. Speaking at the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chairman’s Club...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, gives an update on the Logistics Hub Initiative at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on September 27.
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Country Poised to Meet 2015 Deadline – Minister Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has indicated that the country is poised to meet its 2015 deadline for the implementation of several critical deliverables relating to facilitation of the Logistics Hub initiative. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on September 27, the Minister pointed to several projects and strategies that are already on stream and will...
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