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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

Homeowners, Developers Urged to Invest in Renewable Energy

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging homeowners and developers to invest in renewable energy solutions. “I really believe renewable water and renewable energy – solar, maybe wind in some places – must be...
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, says the organisation is keen on supporting those who are self-motivated and strive to achieve their full potential.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, says the organisation is keen on supporting those who are self-motivated and strive to achieve their full potential.

SRC Determined to Drive Culture of Innovation
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, delivers a speech on behalf of Minister of State, Hon. Franklin Witter, at the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum on Monday (March 25), at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, delivers a speech on behalf of Minister of State, Hon. Franklin Witter, at the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum on Monday (March 25), at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.

Export Platform under JSWIFT 90 Per Cent Complete
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the 14th Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business-Latin America & the Caribbean at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on March 21. The event provided a forum for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to converge, collaborate, and exchange ideas on critical issues facing businesses in the region and international best practices and opportunities.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the 14th Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business-Latin America & the Caribbean at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on March 21. The event provided a forum for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to converge, collaborate, and exchange ideas on critical issues facing businesses in the region and international best practices and opportunities.

PHOTO: Minister Samuda Addresses Latin America and the Caribbean Business Conference
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), greets Account Executive of RSD Shipping Agency Jamaica, Annmarie Stone (left), on the opening day (March 22) of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo 2024, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Looking on is Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second from left). In the background are Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (second from right), and President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), Oral Heaven.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), greets Account Executive of RSD Shipping Agency Jamaica, Annmarie Stone (left), on the opening day (March 22) of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo 2024, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Looking on is Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second from left). In the background are Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (second from right), and President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), Oral Heaven.

Industry Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Increase Productivity

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Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan.
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BSJ Hosts Public Education Campaign in Ocho Rios March 21

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be hosting its ‘Outta Road Tour’ public education campaign on Thursday (March 21) to create awareness about the services provided by the BSJ that support businesses in the tourism sector. This information session will be held at the Hibiscus Lodge Hotel, Ocho Rios, commencing at 10:00 a.m. The initiative is being implemented under...
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Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (March 19).
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MSMEs in Agriculture Sector Urged to Adhere to Hygiene and Food-Safety Practices

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the agriculture sector are being encouraged to consistently adhere to hygiene and food-safety standards and practices. Director General for the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, says adherence is critical to the export potential of these businesses. “We often find some of the gaps being related to the hygienic...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), exchanges greetings with Head of Cooperation,  European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Aniceto Ruiz (left), while Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Justice Anderson, shares in the moment. Occasion was the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Case law Conference for the CARIFORUM Region, Mercosur and Chile, held recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.
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Brand Jamaica Must Be Protected – Senator Hill

The Government continues to enhance the development and protection of the intellectual property (IP) rights of Jamaicans as a key contributor to national development, says Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. “Brand Jamaica and the excellence of our products and services must be protected and not infringed if they are to contribute meaningfully to Jamaica’s growth...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers remarks during the final Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) ‘SEZ Unplugged’ workshop, hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Hotel on March 13.
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JSEZA Concludes Highly Successful Special Economic Zone Training Workshop Series

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has concluded a series of highly successful ‘SEZ Unplugged’ training workshops, which the entity organised as part of efforts to foster growth and development within special economic zones (SEZs). The workshops, which were held in February and early March, brought together industry experts, business leaders and stakeholders from various sectors to delve into...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opened the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 12.
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Junior Exchange Voting Share Capital Threshold Moves to $750 Million

The Income Tax Act will be amended to increase the maximum participating voting share capital of companies listed on the Junior Stock Exchange from $500 million to $750 million. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, said the measures are in an effort to further facilitate growth of the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME)...
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