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Minister of Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.
Minister of Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.

Minister of Investment and Commerce responds to Logistic Hub Critics

Mr. Speaker, the growth and development agenda, which has been clearly and passionately articulated by our Most Honourable Prime Minister, inspires the mission of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce. Mr. Speaker, in my contribution to the sectoral debate...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing a consultation on the establishment of a regional framework for the protection of traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions, and genetic resources, held on May 29 at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices. At left is Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy,
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing a consultation on the establishment of a regional framework for the protection of traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions, and genetic resources, held on May 29 at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices. At left is Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy,

Jamaica Will Earn from Protection of Traditional Knowledge – Minister Hylton
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Beverly Rose-Forbes, addresses stakeholders at a consultation on a World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) project, to establish a regional framework for the protection of traditional knowledge (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCE), and genetic resources (GE), held at Jamaica Promotions (JAMPRO) New Kingston offices, on May 30. The consultation was hosted by Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO)
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Beverly Rose-Forbes, addresses stakeholders at a consultation on a World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) project, to establish a regional framework for the protection of traditional knowledge (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCE), and genetic resources (GE), held at Jamaica Promotions (JAMPRO) New Kingston offices, on May 30. The consultation was hosted by Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO)

Permanent Secretary Highlights Need to Protect Traditional Resources
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nathan Robb (left), speaking at a briefing at the Sunset Resort, in Montego Bay, on May 27, where an update on the upcoming Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, was provided by the State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (third left). Others (from second left) are: Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams.
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nathan Robb (left), speaking at a briefing at the Sunset Resort, in Montego Bay, on May 27, where an update on the upcoming Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, was provided by the State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (third left). Others (from second left) are: Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams.

Chamber President Commends IT Workers in Mo-Bay Free Zone
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Hon Anthony Hylton, assists mason, Odelie Wright, as they participate in the re-building of the home of an elderly resident of the Waterhouse community, during Labour Day activity today (May 23).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Hon Anthony Hylton, assists mason, Odelie Wright, as they participate in the re-building of the home of an elderly resident of the Waterhouse community, during Labour Day activity today (May 23).

Waterhouse Residents Rebuild Home of Senior Citizen

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Montego Bay Ripe for Diaspora Investment

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says that Montego Bay offers tremendous opportunities for investment, which will be highlighted during next month’s Diaspora Conference. The State Minister, who was addressing a forum on the upcoming conference held recently at the Sunset Resort in the city, pointed to the potential for housing development,...
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Legislation to Boost MSME Sector for Parliament This Year

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...
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Commerce

Logistics Hub Initiative to Generate Several Employment Opportunities

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...
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Govt. Resolute Equitable Trading Practices Must Be Observed

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,...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), addresses members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Eastern St. Andrew, North St. Andrew, Meadowvale and Cyberconnect, during a rap session, held at the Altamont Court hotel in New Kingston on May 21. Pictured (from left) are: President, North St. Andrew, John Allen and Member, Kiwanis Club of Eastern St. Andrew, Nadeen Neil.
Commerce

Environmental Measures for Logistics Hub Initiative Being Considered

ndustry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has assured that all necessary environmental measures are being considered, as the Government moves forward with development plans for the Global Logistics Hub initiative. “The environmental issues arising are critical and the Cabinet has reaffirmed the decision that all of this will have to be accomplished within a framework that is environmentally...
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Industry Minister Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Small Businesses

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...
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Commerce

More Protection for Consumers

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...
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