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

Senator Hill Leads Business Mission to Guyana

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is leading a delegation of local public and private-sector interests on a business mission to Georgetown, Guyana. The mission, from October 2 to October 7, will include scheduled...

Chartered Accountants Urged to Help Pitch SEZs

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) converses with former Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Revd. Dr. Artnel Henry, during the launch event for his book, ‘The Development of the Jamaica Bureau of Standards’ on Thursday (September 29) at the Courtyard by Marriott, Kingston.

Book on Development of Bureau of Standards Jamaica Launched

Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, at the National Compliance Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Wendell Richards, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 27).

NCRA Appeals to Block Makers to Maintain Standards

Consumers Should Make CAC First Point of Contact – NCRA Official

Several of the 114 participants in the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, during their recent graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston.

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Global Services Apprenticeship Graduates Encouraged to be People-Focused

The first cohort of 114 persons graduating from the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, has been encouraged to cultivate a culture of positive engagement with the individuals with whom they will work. This was the charge from HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, while speaking during the recent graduation ceremony at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 27).

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House of Representatives Opens Debate on Special Economic Zone Amendment Act

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (September 27), opened the debate on the Special Economic Zone Amendment Act. The legislation seeks to ensure conformity with international standards of tax transparency and improve the efficiency of the regime’s administration. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, who opened the debate, said profit...

Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Listening keenly (from left) are Inspector-in-Charge, Legal Metrology and Petroleum Inspectorate, Devon Perry and Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Dr. Wendell Richards.

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NCRA and BSJ Perform Separate but Complementary Roles

The separation of regulatory functions from the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) to the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) allows for greater transparency, as the two perform separate but complementary roles. “The separation allows the NCRA to assume the roles previously held by the Bureau of Standards, such as the inspection of facilities, inspection at the ports of entry...

Think Tank 5 (708 KB)Cluster Director for Intelcia Jamaica, Mireille Debruycker, listens as Head of the Global Digital Services Unit at Jamaica Promotions Corporations (JAMPRO), Vivion Scully, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Friday, September 23.

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Intelcia Projects 23 Per Cent Increase in Employees by Year End

Global outsourcing company Intelcia is projecting a 23 per cent increase in its employees by the end of 2022. The company, which currently has 608 employees, is expecting to employ an additional 142 persons by the end of this year. This information was shared by Cluster Director for Intelcia Jamaica, Mireille Debruycker, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Workforce Readiness Forum, which was held on Thursday (September 22) at Secrets Resort in St. James.

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Jamaica a Favourable Business Destination – Dr. Dunn

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says that programmes put in place by the government to combat the economic effects of the COVID -19 pandemic, has strengthened the island’s position in the region as a favourable business destination. “This government continues to pursue a bold and ambitious development agenda on...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), cuts the ribbon to open the New Kingston offices of global outsourcing company Intelcia, on Thursday (September 22). Assisting in the exercise are (from left) Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Intelcia, Karim Bernoussi; President, Jamaica Promotions (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards; and Cluster Director, Caribbean, Intelcia, Mireille De Bruycker.

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Intelcia Provides 600 New Jobs

Global outsourcing company Intelcia officially opened its first Caribbean office in Kingston on Thursday (September 22). The company, based in New Kingston, now employs 600 Jamaicans, with more persons to be engaged as the entity continues to build out its staff complement. Intelcia is a global player in outsourcing offering solutions in four main areas – business processes, information technology...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, recently.

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Consumers Encouraged to Use CAC App

Consumers have been encouraged to use the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) mobile application for guidance, in making local purchasing decisions. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, told JIS News that the application supports the Commission’s efforts to keep consumers in the know. “We want our consumers to be vigilant and well...