Jamaica’s entrepreneurs are being urged to protect their inventions and creative works by registering them with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO).  Executive Director of JIPO,  Lilyclaire Bellamy, made the call, while delivering the keynote address at the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) of Jamaica’s Young Entrepreneurs Success Series on Tuesday (June 30) at The Hub in New Kingston.  She said that intellectual property (IP) protection is an important aspect of every business owner’s life, especially those involved in manufacturing and...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says major entertainment events, such as Dream Weekend, are playing an increasingly important role in driving economic growth by creating opportunities for businesses, particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).  Welcoming the staging of the 17th edition of the festival in Montego Bay, the State Minister said the event has...

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, through the Trade Facilitation Project Management Office, has relaunched the Jamaica Trade Facilitation Working Group (JTFWG). The event, which was held on Wednesday, July 1, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, marks the Ministry's transition from the Trade Facilitation Task Force, established in 2015, to the Jamaica Trade Facilitation Working Group (JTFWG),...

Consumers are encouraged to check for the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) verification stickers on fuel pumps and measuring devices to ensure they receive accurate quantities of the products they purchase. Speaking during a World Accreditation Day 2026 webinar, hosted by JANAAC Global Accreditation and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NCRA,...

Deputy Government Trustee in the Office of the Government Trustee (OGT), Gabrielle Muñoz, is urging business operators to maintain proper financial records, remain adaptable, and seek assistance early to avoid common pitfalls that often lead to business failure or bankruptcy. She was speaking during a hybrid webinar for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), organised by the OGT in collaboration...

The global services sector continues to provide Jamaicans with opportunities to build long-term careers. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (June 30), Director, Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Gloria Henry, said the industry’s emphasis on training and professional development has enabled thousands of workers to acquire skills that support career progression within the sector and beyond. Mrs....

Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts, is encouraging small businessowners struggling to meet their financial obligations to take advantage of the options available under the Government’s insolvency regime, which is designed to provide support and relief. Speaking during a hybrid micro, small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) webinar on Monday (June 29) at the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) in...