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Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce Karl Samuda met with Executives of the Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA) as part of an initiative to strengthen consultations with that sector and to resolve issues as they arise. The meeting, held at the Ministry, discussed a range of issues critical to the sector including energy costs, factory space and opportunities under the Caribbean...

Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. James Robertson, met with stakeholders in the bauxite/alumina industry earlier this week as the government looks at measures to reposition the sector to make it more energy efficient through the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel. Minister Robertson, who spoke to JIS News at his New Kingston office, said that the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, has called on the Commonwealth to give special consideration to critical issues affecting small vulnerable economies, such as Jamaica. He made the call during a special presentation at the recently concluded Commonwealth Finance Ministers' Meeting in Washington D.C. Speaking on the theme, "Addressing the Debt Challenge in Small and Vulnerable...

The "Made in Jamaica Catalogue" was endorsed Wednesday (October 27) as part of efforts to further promote and advertise local sellers, suppliers and investors, particularly to overseas markets. The product, which was conceptualised and created by entrepreneur, Deika Morrison, has been endorsed by several public and private sector agencies and corporations, including the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica...

The "Made in Jamaica Catalogue" was endorsed Wednesday (October 27) as part of efforts to further promote and advertise local sellers, suppliers and investors, particularly to overseas markets. The product, which was conceptualised and created by entrepreneur, Deika Morrison, has been endorsed by several public and private sector agencies and corporations, including the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica...

A Jamaican jerk sauce, "Barbecue Madness", was named "Best Sauce" at the 14th annual Americas Food and Beverage show, which ended Wednesday (October 27) at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida. The sauce was among a number of entrants in the category, "Sauces and Condiments of the Americas", at the two-day Expo. Bertram and Rana Banton of BnRs Holdings,...

Minster of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, is urging local manufacturers to take advantage of non-traditional areas, where they can fill the need for goods and services. Speaking at the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association's (JMA) 42nd annual awards banquet at the Wyndham New Kingston Hotel on Wednesday (October 27), Mr. Samuda, who was deputising for Prime Minister Bruce Golding,...

More local foods will be available to Jamaicans living in Canada, as a Jamaican company is set to increase exports of its popular products to that market. Canco Ltd., which cans food products under the label, 'Linstead Market' will be stocking Canadian stores with canned ackees, callaloo, breadfruit and soups very soon. Managing Director of Canco Ltd., Norman McDonald was...

Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce, Hon Karl Samuda, has stated that there are several industries in which Jamaica could make use of preferential arrangements in the United States that are not being exploited. Making reference to the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), Mr. Samuda said that Jamaica had "taken its eyes off the ball" with regards to fully exploiting that...

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) has announced November 1 as the new date for implementing its new fee structure and the introduction of two new services. The changes, which should have been effective October 19, have been pushed back to allow for a smoother transition and to give customers additional time to take advantage of the period leading up...

Fourteen Caribbean countries are currently participating in a three-day regional workshop in Jamaica, through which the World Bank hopes to assist in promoting foreign direct investments (FDI) in the region. FDI is investment of foreign assets in domestic structures, equipment and organisations. The workshop, which began Wednesday (October 20) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, aims at enhancing the...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Reginald Budhan has called on the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), to explore adopting a standards management system, tailored for micro enterprises. He said the need for such a system is critical, as Small Island Developing States are largely dominated by micro businesses that do not have...