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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...

Jamaica remains a very viable destination for local and foreign investments, despite being ranked among the countries with the highest cost for energy in the Caribbean basin. With a determination to attract those investments, Minister with responsibility for spurring investment growth in the country, Hon. Anthony Hylton, will be hosting an investment  forum  from March 1 to 2, at the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has underscored the need for Jamaica to improve competitiveness and reduce the cost of doing business in order to achieve high levels of success in attracting and landing investments. “No country today can escape the realities of globalisation, however nations must adapt to these realities by creatively redefining how they articulate...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says it is critical that Jamaica begins to grasp opportunities to increase production and exports, even as the country is challenged to adapt to an ever changing trade environment. Mr. Brown, who was speaking at a Validation Workshop for the Review and Revision of Jamaica’s...

There is strong investor interest in the upcoming 'Jamaica Investment Forum 2012' with some 120 local and overseas delegates already confirming attendance and participation. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton, said the number includes foreign investors, major local business interests, and resident ambassadors. There will also be strong representation from the Diaspora. “This is a forum with a...