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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), and Outgoing President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, engage in light conversation at the JAS
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), and Outgoing President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, engage in light conversation at the JAS's 123rd annual general meeting, held at the Denbigh showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on July 11.

Minister Shaw Wants Hotels to Purchase More Local Produce

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he will be engaging with large hotel chains in order to increase the supply of local farm produce to the tourism sector and cut down on food imports. He said...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, during Wednesday’s (July 11) official opening of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority at Waterloo Road, St. Andrew.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, during Wednesday’s (July 11) official opening of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority at Waterloo Road, St. Andrew.

Logistics Hub Can Generate High Levels of Growth for Jamaica – British High Commissioner
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the opening ceremony for the University of Technology’s (UTech) third annual Jamaican Medical Cannabis Integration Symposium (JAMECANN) on Thursday (July 5). The two-day event is being held under the theme ‘Merging Science, Spirit and Business’, at the College of Health Sciences at UTech’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the opening ceremony for the University of Technology’s (UTech) third annual Jamaican Medical Cannabis Integration Symposium (JAMECANN) on Thursday (July 5). The two-day event is being held under the theme ‘Merging Science, Spirit and Business’, at the College of Health Sciences at UTech’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew.

Shaw Commits to Development of the Medical Cannabis Industry
President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO), Diane Edwards.
President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO), Diane Edwards.

Kingston Named Nearshore City of the Year
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, emphasizes a point will addressing stakeholders during the International Fisherman’s Day Conference at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa, Runaway Bay, St. Ann on Friday (June 29).
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, emphasizes a point will addressing stakeholders during the International Fisherman’s Day Conference at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa, Runaway Bay, St. Ann on Friday (June 29).

Passage of New Fisheries Act Remains A Gov’t Priority – Minister Shaw

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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the recent launch of Chinese truck manufacturer, Shacman’s local operations, at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston. Shacman Jamaica comprises a partnership with the country’s largest supplier of building materials, Tank-Weld Group, through its subsidiary Tank-Weld Equipment, which is the sole dealer of the entity’s heavy duty-trucks locally.
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Bilateral Trade Between Jamaica and China Expanding

Bilateral trade between Jamaica and the People’s Republic of China increased from US$58 million in 2000, to US$382 million in 2017. This, according to Commercial Counsellor, Economic and Commercial Counsellor’s Office, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Jamaica, Jianghong Fan. He notes that Jamaica remains his country’s largest trading partner in the English-speaking Caribbean. Mr. Fan points out that...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan, giving details of the Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently.
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Business Operators Encouraged to Use the eBRF

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is encouraging business operators to utilise the Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF). Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the COJ, Judith Ramlogan, explained that the eBRF converts the manual form to an electronic version, which minimises time and errors since the system uses smart wizard technology. She noted that the eBRF...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), greets Professor, Caribbean Network for Urban and Land Management at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Asad Mohammed, at the Caribbean Urban Forum 2018 held at the University of Technology, on June 27.
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New Building Code to Minimise Damage Caused by Disasters

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is in the final stages of enacting a new building code aimed at reducing the vulnerability of Jamaica’s built environment. At the Caribbean Urban Forum 2018, which was held at the University of Technology (UTech) on June 27, Mr. Shaw said enacting the new building code is...
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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO) President, Diane Edwards, highlighting marketing initiatives being implemented by the entity to attract investment and promote local products.
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JAMPRO Facilitating Marketing Activities to Attract Investments

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has been facilitating several marketing activities as part of ongoing efforts to attract investments and promote local products. This is being pursued through engagements such as trade shows, conferences and international missions that are tailored for specific target investors and designed to gain access to existing markets. JAMPRO’s President, Diane Edwards, told JIS News that, come...
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President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO), Diane Edwards, highlights initiatives being implemented to facilitate investment projects and activities at a JIS Think Tank on June 26.
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JAMPRO Taking Steps to Improve Investment Facilitation

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has been coordinating various initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in facilitating investment projects and activities. Addressing a JIS Think Tank on June 26, President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, said that the entity has reviewed its three-year development plan and established new strategies to build global partnerships and transform the business environment. “We are in...
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Manager, Sales and Promotions at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Ricardo Durrant, highlights major outcomes from the staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF), at a JIS Think Tank on June 26. The forum was held from June 12 to 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre with some 200 investors from across the world participating.
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JIF Hailed A Success: JAMPRO Says Opportunities for Major Investments

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is reporting that the recently held Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) was a success and has created opportunities for sound investment projects. The forum, held from June 12 to 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, focused on six priority sectors – agri-business, business process outsourcing (BPO), energy, logistics, manufacturing and tourism. Addressing...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan, gives details on the additional kiosks to be set up across the island, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 20.
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Companies Office of Jamaica to Set Up Additional Kiosks

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will be placing additional kiosks across the island to improve service to its customers. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 20, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Judith Ramlogan, said this is part of the company’s continued efforts to facilitate new businesses and customers. “We have an agreement with (Tax Administration Jamaica) to set...
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