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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, says the organisation is keen on supporting those who are self-motivated and strive to achieve their full potential.

SRC Determined to Drive Culture of Innovation

More Jamaicans are being encouraged to venture into entrepreneurship to foster local innovation. The call comes from Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, who told JIS News that the SRC is more determined than ever...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, delivers a speech on behalf of Minister of State, Hon. Franklin Witter, at the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum on Monday (March 25), at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.

Export Platform under JSWIFT 90 Per Cent Complete

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), greets Account Executive of RSD Shipping Agency Jamaica, Annmarie Stone (left), on the opening day (March 22) of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo 2024, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Looking on is Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second from left). In the background are Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (second from right), and President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), Oral Heaven.

Industry Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Increase Productivity

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Jamaica Customs Takes Service to the Streets: Doorstep Visits Bring Convenience to Trelawny Residents

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Consumption Taxes for February Due Thursday March 28

Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

STATIN Utilising Global Statistical Best Practices to Address Census Challenges

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is assuring that global best practices are being utilised to address the challenges arising in the 2022 Population and Housing Census, which is ongoing. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday (March 21), Director General, Carol Coy, described developments relating to Jamaica’s 15th Census as “unprecedented”. While the introduction of tablet computers has been...

National Poverty Reduction Programme Committee Chairman, Easton Williams (left), presents a copy of the National Poverty Reduction Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) Toolkit to Food For the Poor, Director of Projects and Social Intervention, Susan Moore, during Thursday’s (March 21) launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. Sharing in the presentation (from second left) are Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry; and PIOJ Programme Director, Poverty Reduction Coordinating Unit, Shelly Ann Edwards.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

PIOJ Launches National Poverty Reduction Toolkit

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has launched a National Poverty Reduction Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) Toolkit. It is intended to build the capacity of poverty reduction stakeholders, strengthen service delivery to the poor and vulnerable and increase partnership, collaboration and information sharing. Addressing Thursday’s (March 21) launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St....

Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan.

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

BSJ Hosts Public Education Campaign in Ocho Rios March 21

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be hosting its ‘Outta Road Tour’ public education campaign on Thursday (March 21) to create awareness about the services provided by the BSJ that support businesses in the tourism sector. This information session will be held at the Hibiscus Lodge Hotel, Ocho Rios, commencing at 10:00 a.m. The initiative is being implemented under...

Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (March 19).

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

MSMEs in Agriculture Sector Urged to Adhere to Hygiene and Food-Safety Practices

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the agriculture sector are being encouraged to consistently adhere to hygiene and food-safety standards and practices. Director General for the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, says adherence is critical to the export potential of these businesses. “We often find some of the gaps being related to the hygienic...

2 years ago Industry

March 23 for Month-End Saturday Services

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it has brought forward it’s month-end Saturday Operations to March 23, as the standing last Saturday feature will fall on the Easter holiday weekend. Additionally, the Portmore Tax Office, which usually operates every Saturday, will close on Saturday March 30, in observance of the holiday weekend. The following Tax Offices will...

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestmentPress Release

COJ Opens Kingston Office This Saturday, Introduces E-Ticketing

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is announcing a special one-day Saturday opening on March 23, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the introduction of an e-ticketing system to better facilitate compliance and address long wait times at its Kingston & St. Andrew office. The special Saturday opening, which will be by appointment only, will offer customers an...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), exchanges greetings with Head of Cooperation, European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Aniceto Ruiz (left), while Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Justice Anderson, shares in the moment. Occasion was the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Case law Conference for the CARIFORUM Region, Mercosur and Chile, held recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInnovationInvestment

Brand Jamaica Must Be Protected – Senator Hill

The Government continues to enhance the development and protection of the intellectual property (IP) rights of Jamaicans as a key contributor to national development, says Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. “Brand Jamaica and the excellence of our products and services must be protected and not infringed if they are to contribute meaningfully to Jamaica’s growth...