Small businessowners whose operations are not yet registered with the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) are being encouraged to complete registration in order to access benefits provided by the Government. This call comes from Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Second Vice President, Dennise Williams, who also emphasises the need for a review of the regulatory compliance framework governing micro,...

Middle managers across the island have been charged to embrace a deeper sense of responsibility and courage as leaders, by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The Minister described stewardship as a critical pillar of Jamaica’s continued growth. According to the Minister, who delivered the keynote address at the Annual Middle Managers Leadership Conference held...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging business leaders to capitalise on what he describes as Jamaica’s strongest macroeconomic position in decades. Reflecting on the economic shock from Hurricane Melissa, which caused billions in damage, Senator Hill said Jamaica’s resilience underscored the strength of its fiscal and institutional framework. “Jamaica has been stress-tested and...

The longstanding diplomatic partnership between Jamaica and the Republic of India was highlighted on Monday (May 4) during a Ministerial Luncheon hosted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The luncheon was hosted in honour of the official visit by India’s Minister of External Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The event convened leaders from...

In a move to speed up approvals, enhance data accuracy, and reduce manual document processing for businesses, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is deepening its digital integration with key government agencies, including Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Registrar, Shellie Leon, told JIS News that the integration is part of the agency’s wider digital transformation programme...

 

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is strengthening its digital infrastructure through a series of platform upgrades, aimed at enhancing data security and protecting customer information. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Registrar, Shellie Leon, said the improvements form part of the agency’s broader digital transformation programme and ongoing commitment to secure online service...