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State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, joins Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Shantel English Richards (centre), and Vice President of Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sophia Linton, in perusing the new 'Intellectual Property and Cannabis' book at the launch on April 20 at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, St. Andrew. The event brought together legal scholars, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to explore the evolving relationship between intellectual property law and the rapidly expanding cannabis sector. The publication examines key issues such as patent protection, branding, traditional knowledge, and regulatory frameworks within the Caribbean and global contexts.

PHTOS: New ‘Intellectual Property And Cannabis’ Book Launched At UWI

Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' on Thursday, April 23, where she outlined new and upcoming digital services aimed at improving ease of doing business.

COJ Introduces New Online Services to Improve Efficiency and Customer Experience

Representatives of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Deputy Director and Legal Counsel, Shantal English-Richards (left) and Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy, participate in a recent JIS 'Think Tank'.

JIPO Joins Global Community to Observe World Book and Copyright Day

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).

NaRRA Bill Rooted In National Urgency – State Minister Seiveright

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), engages in conversation with President, University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Kevin Brown, just before the start of the Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) Know Your Numbers Competition held at the UTech campus in St. Andrew on Monday (April 20).

Young Entrepreneurs Urged to Prepare for Opportunities Under NARRA

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, outlines the activities marking World Intellectual Property (IP) Day and JIPO’s IP Week 2026 during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on Monday (April 20).

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JIPO Commemorating World IP Day with Spotlight on Sports

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will commemorate World Intellectual Property (IP) Day with a dynamic slate of public activities, spotlighting the powerful intersection of IP and sports. Observed globally on April 26 under the auspices of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), IP Day 2026 will focus on the theme ‘IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate’. The celebration underscores...

Chair of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Dr. Nadeen Spence addresses students attending the Mona Campus Youth League of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Emerging Industries Forum, held at the UWI Mona campus on Thursday (April 16).

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Medicinal Cannabis Special Permit Programme to Promote Inclusivity

Chair of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Dr. Nadeen Spence, says the recent launch of the Medicinal Cannabis Special Permit Programme, is expected to promote inclusivity and opportunities for young people to participate in a structured and regulated industry. “Young people have this opportunity to explore how they can become part of an industry that has the potential to give...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre) in discussion with Interim Chief Executive Officer, National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB), Sheree Martin (right) and Executive Vice President, Retail Banking Division, National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited, Perrin Gayle during the NCB SME Growth Fund II luncheon at the AC Marriot Hotel in New Kingston on April 16.

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NCB Launches $2 Billion SME Growth Fund Facility

National Commercial Bank Limited (NCB) has launched a $2 billion facility designed to provide access to financing to small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The NCB SME Growth Fund II is open to both new and existing NCB customers across Jamaica’s key growth sectors. Lauding the initiative during a luncheon at the AC Marriot Hotel in New Kingston on April 16,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, converses with Chief Executive Officer of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Farrah Blake, during the launch of CLA

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CLA Issues Nearly 200 Licences Since Establishment

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has issued nearly 200 licences since its establishment. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Farrah Blake, who made the disclosure, indicated that “almost 100 of those licences have been done within the last four years”. She was speaking during the official launch of the CLA’s Medical Cannabis Special Permit Programmes at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Shullette Cox (second right), is joined by (from left) Counsellor and Head of Development Cooperation for Jamaica and Belize at Global Affairs Canada, Shehryar Sarwar; Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), Dr. Damie Sinanan; Canada

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GRIT Project Launched in Jamaica to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

The Government has pledged its support for a new regional initiative designed to help women led businesses grow, compete, and access international markets. The Caribbean Women Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade (GRIT) Project was officially launched in Jamaica on Wednesday (April 15), at Jack Sprat restaurant in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. The four year Can$3-million initiative, running from 2025 to...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left); Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden; and Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), Dr. Sharonmae Smith Walker, examine a helmet during the launch of the BSJ

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Stricter Border Requirements Under New Motorcycle Helmet Standard

Stricter border requirements will be enforced under the new Motorcycle Helmet Standard, JS 374:2025 – Jamaica Standard Specification for Protective Helmets for Road Users. The Standard, launched by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) on March 31, sets out comprehensive stipulations governing the design, quality, and performance of protective helmets. It establishes minimum safety requirements to ensure that helmets used...

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BSJ to Establish Regional Motorcycle Helmet-Testing Laboratory

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be establishing a regional motorcycle helmet-testing laboratory as part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the importance of using certified, high-quality motorcycle helmets to save lives and reduce head injuries. Executive Director of the BSJ, Dr. Velton Gooden, made the announcement at the launch of the BSJ Motorcycle Helmet standard –...