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Deputy Director/Legal Counsel of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Dr. Marcus Goffe.

JIPO Encourages Creators To Register IP Rights

Creators are being encouraged to register their Intellectual Property (IP) rights with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO). “We maintain registers for persons who have IP rights, such as trademarks, designs, geographical indications, patents, designs and, more recently, copyright,” said...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks in the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 11. Seated at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Cabinet To Receive Strategy To Expand BPO Industry

Sugar cane faming activities islandwide.

More Parcels Of Land In Greater Bernard Lodge To Be Divested This Year

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11), under the theme ‘Overcoming Challenges: Recovering Stronger and Faster’. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

$1 Billion Allocated For ‘Go Digital’ Initiative To Support Small Businesses

COVID-19 Update For Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday (May 11), in the House of Representatives.

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JAMPRO To Drive Tourism Investment

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will continue to facilitate investment in tourism during the new financial year. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday (May 11), in the House of Representatives. He noted that the tourism sector has been severely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams addressing Tuesday

5 years ago Local Government

KSAMC Passes Resolution To Name Roads In Cassia Park Division

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Tuesday (May 11), approved a resolution to name three previously unnamed roads in the Cassia Park Division, Kingston 11. The resolution applies to those parts of Waltham Park known as 75 Lane, 77 Lane and Back Lane, which respectively, will now be called Hibiscus Drive, Beverly Prince Drive and Historic Drive....

Grade-six student, Louise Bennett-Coverley All-Age School, Kainna Hall (second left), speaks with (from left) Principal, Mona Heights Primary School, Alex Hepburn; Director, Region One, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dasmine Kennedy, and Acting Principal, Louise Bennett-Coverley All-Age School, Audrey Fairweather, during the first day of face-to-face classes at Mona Heights Primary School, on Tuesday (May 11).

5 years ago Education

Mona Heights Primary Takes In PEP Students From Louise Bennett-Coverley All-Age

Principal, Mona Heights Primary School, Alex Hepburn, says he did not hesitate to take in 17 students from the neighbouring Louise Bennett-Coverley All-Age School who will soon be sitting the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. The school was severely affected by the massive breakaway on the Gordon Town Road, which took place between November 6 and 8, 2020, as a...

Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Marcus Goffe

5 years ago Industry

JIPO Encourages Citizens To Know Dangers Of Counterfeit Products

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is encouraging citizens to familiarise themselves with the dangers of intellectual property (IP) crimes, such as the distribution, manufacture and sale of counterfeit items. Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at JIPO, Dr. Marcus Goffe, said the use of counterfeit products not only robs IP owners of profits but can pose serious health risks. “When you engage...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent forum in Kingston, to outline Government

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Support For Lupus Patients

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government spent more than $12 million on drugs for lupus patients in the last financial year, and more persons should register and access the support. Addressing a virtual forum to observe World Lupus Day on Monday (May 10), Dr. Tufton said more than 900 patients benefited. “It was...

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COVID-19 Update For Monday, May 10, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 39 46,821 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 23 26,213 Males 16 20,605 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 88 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 0 2,564 Hanover...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 4).

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Housing Minister Hails Construction Industry

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has hailed the construction industry for being a pillar in Jamaica during the last 12 months. While countries in the world continue to experience downturns with some of their sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction sector in Jamaica has remained resilient. During his contribution to the...