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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

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, says Jamaica can generate significantly high levels of economic growth from the Government’s implementation of the Global Logistics Hub Initiative (GLHI), which incorporates Special Economic Zones (SEZ). Speaking at Wednesday’s (July...

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.

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).

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

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.

Bilateral Trade Between Jamaica and China Expanding

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...

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...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO) President, Diane Edwards, highlighting marketing initiatives being implemented by the entity to attract investment and promote local products.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerce

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...

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.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerce

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...

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...

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.

8 years ago Commerce

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...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Companies Office of Jamaica, Judith Ramlogan (right), speaks about the benefits of the Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF), during a JIS Think Tank on June 20. At left is Principal Director for the Modernisation Programme Implementation Unit of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Division, Office of the Cabinet, Wayne Robertson.

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Businesses Utilising COJ Electronic Registration

A total of 130 entities have utilised the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) since the online facility was piloted on April 4. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the COJ, Judith Ramlogan, made the disclosure at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (June 20). She explained that eBRF allows for expedited business-name reservation and registration. She...