As Jamaica continues our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The MICAF and its agencies wishes to assure our valued stakeholders that we will remain fully functional and commit to meeting the needs of our key publics. We value our stakeholders and regret that we have to temporarily restrict access aimed at safeguarding your health as well as those of our...

Amidst false information circulating via social media, business in Jamaica continues, within the parameters outlined and there is no planned shutdown of the country. As previously announced, both the public and private sectors have been encouraged to examine their operations and decide which elements can be done from home. Businesses are also implored to reduce public engagement. However, businesses that...

In observance of the health protocols being promoted by the Government of Jamaica (through the Ministry of Health and Wellness), and the nation’s efforts to minimise the spread of the coronavirus – COVID-19, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is encouraging its customers, including, importers, Customs Brokers and Cargo Agents to undertake payments to the Agency, using its online payment services,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is prepared to take action to prevent price gouging due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. Price gouging refers to vendors taking unfair advantage of consumers during an emergency or disaster by greatly increasing prices for essential goods and services. “If we determine, as a Government, that...

With the confirmation of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is encouraging customers to utilise the Agency’s recently launched Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) to register their new business names and new companies. The platform can be accessed via the Agency’s website www.orcjamaica.com, and will facilitate the reservation, registration of entity names, as well...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging consumers to avoid panic buying while taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves against contracting the novel coronavirus (COVID 19). The Government of Jamaica met with the manufacturers and distributors of anti-viral and/or disinfectant products this week and they have assured that there are adequate products in stock to supply the market between...

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is revamping its client management system to include the placement of entrepreneurs in tiers. The entity will now be using Neoserra, a customer relationship management system designed specifically for non-profit economic development programmes to track detailed demographic and economic information about clients as well as assistance provided to them. This was announced by the...