The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering national economic growth, streamlining operations and championing innovative strategies to advance Special Economic Zone (SEZ) development. In a recent interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), JSEZA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, outlined the organisation’s strategic focus on empowering its workforce, refining legislation and leveraging technological...

The Government will be utilising the newly launched Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) 2023, to inform the National Plan of Action for an integrated response to children and violence. This will be done through the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). The survey revealed that sexual violence in childhood is...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is making significant strides in strengthening its offerings, with a key focus on creating a framework that will enable Intellectual Property (IP) companies to benefit from Special Economic Zone (SEZ) incentives. This development forms part of JSEZA’s ongoing efforts to expand Jamaica’s SEZ landscape and attract investments in high-growth sectors, such as film...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for more local laboratories to get certified to international standard. He noted that certification by JANAAC Global Accreditation, the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) or the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), signals to the global marketplace that the entities are operating at the highest level. “Certification...

The Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) says it has received instructions from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, to acquire 10 additional acres of land to build a micro business park at the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session at the facility on Wednesday (November 13), FCJ Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley, said...

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) will celebrate World Quality Week 2024 from November 11-15, under the theme: ‘Quality: From Compliance to Performance’. This annual celebration aims to emphasise the critical role of quality in business operations and daily practices, while highlighting the journey from merely meeting compliance standards to achieving superior performance. The week will feature a slate...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) will stage its annual Best Practice Symposium on November 13, with special focus on developmental tools. The symposium, being held under the theme: ‘Tools for Development’, will address critical issues in social development and violence prevention. “The purpose of the Best Practice Symposium is really to create a forum where practitioners, government and other...