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Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce President, Gloria Henry.
Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce President, Gloria Henry.

BPO to Boost Economies of St. James and Hanover

President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, Gloria Henry, says business process outsourcing (BPO) will significantly boost the economies of St. James and neighbouring Hanover, creating some 60,000 jobs over the next five years. Ms. Henry, who was speaking...
Chief Executive Officer, Companies Office of Jamaica, Judith Ramlogan.
Chief Executive Officer, Companies Office of Jamaica, Judith Ramlogan.

Companies Office of Jamaica – Leading the Ease of Doing Business
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Stephen Wedderburn (right), listens to a point being made by President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), Phillip Chong, at the opening of the JGRA’s inaugural Trade Show, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston, on April 5.
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Stephen Wedderburn (right), listens to a point being made by President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), Phillip Chong, at the opening of the JGRA’s inaugural Trade Show, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston, on April 5.

JGRA Lauded for Integrity in Retail Trade
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), makes an address at a press conference to give an update on the import and sale of Brazilian corned beef, at his Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew, on April 4. Others (from left) are Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Osbil Watson, and Permanent Secretary, Donovan Stanberry.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), makes an address at a press conference to give an update on the import and sale of Brazilian corned beef, at his Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew, on April 4. Others (from left) are Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Osbil Watson, and Permanent Secretary, Donovan Stanberry.

Ban on Corned Beef Lifted
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen (right), is in light conversation with (from left), CAC Chairman, Kent Gammon; Head, Cybercrime Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force, Inspector Warren Williams; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Stephen Wedderburn. Occasion was the World Consumer Rights Day observance held on March 15 at the offices of the CAC in St. Andrew.
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen (right), is in light conversation with (from left), CAC Chairman, Kent Gammon; Head, Cybercrime Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force, Inspector Warren Williams; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Stephen Wedderburn. Occasion was the World Consumer Rights Day observance held on March 15 at the offices of the CAC in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Working on E-Commerce Laws

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, addresses the Ministry’s retirees ceremony held on Wednesday (March 15) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.
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Workers Urged to Adequately Prepare for Retirement

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, has underscored the need for workers to prepare for retirement by making adequate pension arrangements. This, he said, is important, particularly in light of the increase in average life expectancy, with persons living as many as 25 years after retiring. “Planning for retirement... is something we have...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen (centre), urges online shoppers to take steps to protect their personal information, while addressing a recent JIS Think Tank. She is flanked by Vice President of the National Consumers League (NCL), Michael Diamond (left); and the Information Technology Manager at the CAC, Andrew Evelyn.
Commerce

CAC Urges Online Shoppers to be Alert

With more Jamaicans choosing to shop online, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is stressing the need for consumers to safeguard their personal information as they conduct electronic transactions. The consumer alert comes against the increase in the number of reports about fake online retail stores. Information Technology Manager of CAC, Andrew Evelyn, in a recent interview with JIS News, says...
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Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Stephen Wedderburn (centre) and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (right), examine bottles of Red Stripe beer with Assistant Brand Manager at Red Stripe, Michelle Cunningham, during a tour of the UK Food and Drink Exhibition at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on March 16.
Commerce

Industry Minister Says Country Committed to Expanding Exports

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says Jamaica is committed to expanding exports and satisfying customer demand in the United Kingdom (UK) and the wider European Union (EU) market. He said as a result, the Ministry has embarked on a programme to significantly boost exports of sweet potato to the UK through the production of United...
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Aviola necklaces designed by Melissa Preddie of Aviola Accessories. They were among items showcased at the Made in Manchester expo for businesswomen, held at Manchester High School in Mandeville on March 5.
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Manchester Women Entrepreneurs Showcase Wares

Some 40 women entrepreneurs from the parish of Manchester showcased their original designs, hand-made creations and home-made products at the second annual Made in Manchester Women in Business Expo. The event was held on March 5 on the grounds of the Manchester High School. Keva Ellis, creator of the KViolet Collection of knitted items told JIS News that she was...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, highlighting the activities for World Consumer Rights Day on Wednesday, March 15, at JIS ‘Think Tank’ on March 9.
Commerce

Empowering Consumers

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be observing World Consumer Rights Day on Wednesday, March 15, under the theme ‘Empowering Consumers in the Digital Age’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ yesterday (March 9), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, said the agency will be hosting a week of activities from March 12 to 17 to highlight...
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Vice President for Export and Market Development at JAMPRO, Robert Scott (right), has the attention of (from left) Audit Manager at Technological Solutions Limited (TSL), George Blake; Managing Director at the company, Dr. André Gordon; and Coordinator of the Food, Safety and Modernisation Unit, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Beverley Miller. Occasion was the opening of a three-day preventive controls workshop on Monday (March 6), at TSL in St. Andrew.
Commerce

JAMPRO Targeting US Diaspora as Part of Export Thrust

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will be targeting Jamaicans in the United States (US) as part of the thrust to increase food exports. Vice President for Export and Market Development, Robert Scott, said the entity will be engaging an in-market broker to take orders in key cities in the US where members of the Jamaican diaspora reside. “This will happen...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Stephen Wedderburn (left), at the ‘Made in Manchester’ Expo, held at Manchester High School, on March 5. Others (from second left) are Member of Parliament for Manchester North West, Mikhail Phillips and Mayor of Mandeville, Donovan Mitchell.
Commerce

Industry Ministry Places More Emphasis on MSME Sector

Two of the key priorities of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries are to make the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) globally competitive, and to push entrepreneurship as a more attractive career choice for women. This was stated by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Stephen Wedderburn, at the second staging of the ‘Made in Manchester’ expo,...
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