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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, said the government is working assiduously to improve Jamaica’s global competitiveness ranking, following a significant decline over the last year. She said to achieve this goal, the Ministry will be working to remove many of the significant hindrances to doing business that now exist and secure...

The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) has confiscated approximately 1,500 metric tonnes of paddy rice, valued at approximately $15 million, after it was deemed unfit for consumption. Paddy rice is the unshelled form of the cereal, which is usually imported for further processing to make white rice, for distribution into the local commercial trade. Senior Food Storage...

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says the Government will continue to provide the necessary support to assist entrepreneurs to get off the ground and to successfully commercialise their business ideas, using the widest range of models available. “We see the fostering of start-ups and early-stage ventures as an important pillar in the country’s business strategy,”...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has emphasised that a vibrant export sector is vital to the country's growth, and forms a major pillar of long-term economic stability and sustainability. Addressing hundreds of exporters and key partners in the manufacturing and exporting trade during JAMPRO’s Interactive Exporter Forum at Hotel Riu, in Montego Bay, on March 15,...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) continues its thrust in informing, educating and empowering consumers to protect themselves in the marketplace. This is being done  through its three-pronged approach of providing complaint resolution services, engaging in market research and running a vibrant consumer education programme. Highlighting the CAC's performance for  last year, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the entity, Dolsie Allen,...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will join the rest of the world in observing World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on March 15 under the theme: ‘Achieving Financial Independence through Freedom of Choice’. Education, Information and Communications Specialist at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, noted that the annual observance seeks to highlight the rights of consumers and to lobby support for those...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has stressed the importance of functional, proactive government and enhanced private-public sector partnerships in driving business, commerce and solid investments. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2012 Thursday March 1, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, the Minister affirmed that the government “is...

A package of investment projects, for the development of the country’s shipping and logistics industry is to be facilitated by the Government of Jamaica. This was announced by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, as he presented the Ministry’s “integrated 10-point strategy” on Tuesday (February 28), during a media briefing at his New Kingston offices. Mr. Hylton...

Jamaica recorded a 26 per cent increase in export earnings between January and September 2011, compared to the corresponding period of 2010, said Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) President, Vitus Evans. Speaking at the JEA’s Breakfast Forum at the Wyndham Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (February 28), Mr. Evans said data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) showed that total...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has laid out an "integrated 10-point strategy" to be implemented in order to achieve the goals of Vision 2030, Jamaica’s National Development Plan. The plan was unveiled on Tuesday Feb. 28 at a media briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Minister Hylton explained that the plan comes as the Ministry...

Eight recently established small businesses have been selected for a major support programme sponsored by the National Baking Company under its ‘Bold Ones: New Champions of Manufacturing’ initiative. The eight, which were announced at a press conference at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston Tuesday February 28, are: Belcour Preserves Limited; Debz Limited; Patwa Apparel; Pretti Slippery; No Brand Chemicals;...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, said that several initiatives are being pursued to enhance the operational standards of local exporters and ensure the safety of products exported to the United States (US). These initiatives, the Minister said, include a cost-sharing programme of up to 25 per cent of inspection fees; training and technical assistance; and gap analyses...