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Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English Richards.
Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English Richards.

JIPO Encourages Jamaicans to Embrace The Joy of Reading

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is encouraging Jamaicans of all ages to embrace the joy of reading as countries observe World Book and Copyright Day, today (April 23). Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at JIPO, Shantal English Richards, told JIS News...
Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English Richards, highlights the creativity and purpose behind the JIPO X JaRIA Original Song Competition, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’. The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) collaborated with JIPO on the initiative.
Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English Richards, highlights the creativity and purpose behind the JIPO X JaRIA Original Song Competition, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’. The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) collaborated with JIPO on the initiative.

JIPO JaRIA Original Song Competition Sets Stage for World IP Day Celebrations in Jamaica
Director General of the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (April 16), at the agency’s Television Department on South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.
Director General of the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (April 16), at the agency’s Television Department on South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.

HSRA Urges Users of Ionising Radiation to Obtain Official Authorisation
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left); Minister of Finance and the Public Sector, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, pause for a photo opportunity during the JSEZA Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Investor Briefing at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (April 15). The event was held under the theme ‘Unlocking Investment Opportunities Through SEZ Infrastructure and Partnerships’.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left); Minister of Finance and the Public Sector, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, pause for a photo opportunity during the JSEZA Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Investor Briefing at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (April 15). The event was held under the theme ‘Unlocking Investment Opportunities Through SEZ Infrastructure and Partnerships’.

Gov’t Pushes for Greater Local and Foreign Investments in Jamaica
Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, shares details on the activities for Intellectual Property (IP) Week 2025, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday, April 15.
Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, shares details on the activities for Intellectual Property (IP) Week 2025, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday, April 15.

JIPO Invites Jamaicans to Participate in IP Week

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the opening of Outsource2Jamaica on Thursday (April 10), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
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US$50 Million to Further Upgrade Port of Kingston This Year

Approximately US$50 million will be invested to further upgrade the equipment and increase the capacity of the Port of Kingston this year. The disclosure was made by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his keynote address at the opening of Outsource2Jamaica, on Thursday (April 10), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Dr. Holness explained...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shares a moment with Vice-President at the Port Authority of Jamaica in charge of business process outsourcing (BPO) and logistics, Gloria Henry, before delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of Outsource2Jamaica on Thursday (April 10), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
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Ground Breaking for Caymanas Special Economic Zone in June

Ground is expected to be broken for the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in St. Catherine in another two months. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while delivering the keynote address during the opening ceremony of Outsource2Jamaica on Thursday (April 10) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. “We have now completed the...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, gives update at a post-Cabinet Press Conference on Wednesday (April 9) at Jamaica House.
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Jamaica Not Immediately Affected by US-China Tariff Battle

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is not immediately affected by the ongoing tariff struggle between the world’s largest economies, the United States (US) and China. He made the disclosure while responding to questions regarding the new tariff measures implemented by the US during Wednesday’s (April 9) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right) greets Managing Director of Intcomex Jamaica, Matthew DeLeon, at the recent opening ceremony of Intcomex Jamaica
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Gov’t Creating Future-Ready Jamaica – Senator Hill

The Government is increasing efficiency and creating a future-ready Jamaica built on a digital platform, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. He said that the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority, which has been officially established, will power Jamaica’s digital transformation, providing a single authoritative voice and framework to improve ICT service delivery across...
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Head of Marketing, Scotia Bank Jamaica, Tonya Russell (left) and Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, Scotia Centre, Morris Nelson (centre), are shown potted plants by a representative from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Claudia Nelson, during a tour of the Authority
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PHOTOS: Expo Jamaica 2025

Head of Marketing, Scotia Bank Jamaica, Tonya Russell (left) and Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, Scotia Centre, Morris Nelson (centre), are shown potted plants by a representative from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Claudia Nelson, during a tour of the Authority's exhibition booth at EXPO Jamaica 2025, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 4.
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) speaks with designer, Vintage Chic, Shanna Campbell about her handmade pieces, during the opening ceremony for Expo Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in St. Andrew on April 3.
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Gov’t Remains Committed to Facilitating an Enabling Investment Environment

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has committed to ensuring that the policies and initiatives of the Government remain aligned with entrepreneurs, thereby creating an enabling environment that fosters investment. “To our manufacturers and exporters… your effort represents the heart of our economic progress, your resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial courage has carried Brand Jamaica to every corner of...
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