Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says critical pieces of legislation, aimed at strengthening the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, are to be brought before Parliament this year. These, he said, are the Secured Transaction Obligations Act and the Insolvency Act. Minister Hylton was speaking during a recent interview on the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) ‘Issues...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Logistics Hub Initiative is expected to generate numerous employment opportunities for Jamaicans, irrespective of qualifications. In an interview on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Issues and Answers’ programme, Mr. Hylton noted that a range of opportunities will be created from the lower end to the highest end of the...

The Government remains resolute in ensuring that equitable trading practices are observed by all members of the manufacturing sector, both locally and internationally. This was stated by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, during an interview on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) television programme, ‘Issues and Answers’. “We have to ensure that our trading partners play honestly,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to creating the framework and environment suitable for the growth of small businesses in the country. Speaking at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) 6th annual Small Business exposition at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on May 21, Minister Hylton said this is critical, as they...

Jamaicans can look forward to more satisfactory redress for breaches of their consumer rights, when the Consumer Protection Tribunal comes into being in July. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the tribunal has become necessary, as when complaints are made to the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), investigations are carried out, but the agency’s ability to impose...

The Government will be making greater use of economic diplomacy to increase trade and investment opportunities. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, who made the announcement in his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 14, said the process will involve collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...

The Government will achieve a major step in eliminating the red-tape associated with doing business in Jamaica, when the Companies Office introduces a ‘super form’ this year. This super form will consolidate applications from five different Government agencies. “Regulations are now being drafted by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel and I expect to table them by September,” said Minister of Industry,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has expressed confidence that the necessary short term sub-projects will be implemented in time to make the Jamaica Logistics Hub operational and effective by 2015. Speaking at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Wednesday, May 15, Minister Hylton pointed out that four things are...

The Government’s trade and investment company, JAMPRO, will be bringing in investors from North America and the United Kingdom to connect with local businesses during next month’s staging of the Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, said the agency will execute a ‘Business Connect’ strategy at the conference, and mount a major...