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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addresses stakeholders, during the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation’s (JANAAC) World Accreditation Day CEO Breakfast held on Tuesday, June 11, at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston.

Accreditation Crucial to Country’s Competitiveness – State Minister Ffolkes Abrahams

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, says international accreditation is essential for the survival and competitiveness of Jamaican businesses and laboratories. She noted that if Jamaica is to fully exploit the opportunities...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton addresses journalists at a press conference at his New Kingston office.

Minister Hylton Sets Record Straight on Logistics Hub

Minister Hylton Calls for Opposition to Support Logistics Hub Project

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (2nd left), responds to a question posed during the University of Technology’s (UTech) logistics hub forum at its Papine campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday, June 5, at which he was the guest speaker. Listening keenly from left), are: UTech Vice President for Community Service and Development, Professor Rosalea Hamilton; Vice President for Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship, Professor Gossett Oliver; Chairman, Logistics Hub Task Force, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Eric Deans (2nd right); and Port Authority of Jamaica Vice President for Business Development, Edmond Marsh.

Caymanas Economic Zone Developers to be Announced Soon

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (right), in discussion with (from left): Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol; Project Manager, Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI), Jennifer Sharrier and Executive Director, Jamaica Bauxite Institute, Parris Lyew-Ayee, at the launch of SEBI by the Jamaica National Building Society Foundation on June 5, at a press briefing, held at the Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston.

Industry State Minister Endorses SEBI

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

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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 on May 14th I indicated that Jamaica’s Logistics Hub Initiative, administered by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce in...

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,

13 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Will Earn from Protection of Traditional Knowledge – Minister Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has hailed the move to protect traditional knowledge within the region, noting that this will increase the earning capacity of Jamaica and other Caribbean countries. He was addressing Wednesday’s (May 29) consultation on a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) project to establish a regional framework for the protection of traditional knowledge,...

13 years ago Commerce

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,...

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)

13 years ago Commerce

Permanent Secretary Highlights Need to Protect Traditional Resources

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Beverly Rose-Forbes, says protecting the country’s traditional resources is of paramount importance, particularly in relation to misuse by third parties. “We have long recognised the value and importance of traditional knowledge, our rich cultural expressions, and our treasured genetic resources. In the same breath, we also recognise the need...

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.

13 years ago CommerceTechnology

Chamber President Commends IT Workers in Mo-Bay Free Zone

Newly elected President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nathan Robb, has commended workers in the Montego Bay Free Zone for providing quality service to “high-value” clients. “Having had an extensive tour of the Free Zone, for the first time, I have a new found respect for those thousands of young Jamaicans who work in the business...

13 years ago Commerce

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...

13 years ago 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...