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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley.
Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley.

JANAAC Now Offers Accreditation for Certification Bodies Locally and Overseas

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) has taken the initiative to broaden the scope of its services and now offers accreditation for certification bodies both locally and overseas. During a recent interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), speaking with Chairman, EXPO Jamaica, Aswad Morgan, during the launch of Expo Jamaica 2023, held at The Gardens, Jamaica Pegasus, in Kingston, on March 23.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), speaking with Chairman, EXPO Jamaica, Aswad Morgan, during the launch of Expo Jamaica 2023, held at The Gardens, Jamaica Pegasus, in Kingston, on March 23.

EXPO Jamaica to be Held from April 27 to April 30
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the launch of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica’s new Public Relations Campaign, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, on March 22.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the launch of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica’s new Public Relations Campaign, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, on March 22.

BSJ to Target Stakeholders in Food, Construction and Tourism Sectors
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at a forum on facilitating competitive, safe and secure cross-border trade, held at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West indies, Mona, on March 15. At left is Chairperson, Trade Facilitation Task Force, Patricia Francis.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at a forum on facilitating competitive, safe and secure cross-border trade, held at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West indies, Mona, on March 15. At left is Chairperson, Trade Facilitation Task Force, Patricia Francis.

Jamaica Begins Process to Improve Cost and Time to Trade Across Borders
Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, outlines the year-to-date achievement of the Commission for the 2022/2023 financial year.
Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, outlines the year-to-date achievement of the Commission for the 2022/2023 financial year.

CAC Secures Over $36 Million for Aggrieved Consumers

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Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, shares details for World Consumer Rights Day, during a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 9).
Industry

CAC Focuses on Financial Literacy for World Consumer Rights Day

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) says it will focus on financial literacy for World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), which will be observed on Wednesday, March 15, under the theme ‘Level Up: Manage Your Money’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 9), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, said that the observance allows for focus to be on the...
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Industry

Industry Ministry Hosts Trade Forum March 15

Industry leaders, international experts, traders and exporters will join the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) and border regulatory agencies (BRAs) for a trade forum, on Wednesday, March 15. The topic to be discussed is ‘Facilitating Competitive, Safe and Secure Cross-border Trade: What will it take?’. The forum will be held at the University of the West Indies Regional...
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Certificates of Accreditation and Re-Accreditation were presented to the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) Certification Division and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards Implementation Division, respectively, by the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), during a Trinidad & Tobago Trade Mission breakfast meeting, held at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, on March 9. Participating (from left) are Manager, Implementation Division, Gerard Maxwell; Chief Executive Officer at JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Chairman of the TTBS, Lawford Dupres; Minister of Trade and Industry, Trinidad & Tobago, Senator the Hon. Paula Gopee-Scoon; TTBS Executive Director, José Trejo and Manager, TTBS Certification Division, Rodney Ramnath.
Industry

Industry Minister Heads Trade Mission in Trinidad and Tobago

The two-day trade mission to Trinidad and Tobago, led by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is currently under way. The mission, which will take place from March 9 to 10, will seek to expand co-operation in trade affairs between the two countries, with great focus being placed on creating and strengthening partnerships in the...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses journalists during a press conference on Monday (March 6) at Jamaica House where he outlined plans of the Government to support small cannabis farmers.
CommerceIndustry

128 Small Ganja Farmers Targeted for Support

Sixteen communities and approximately 128 small traditional cannabis farmers will be targeted for support over the next three to four years under the Alternative Development Programme 2.0. The programme aims to eliminate illicit cultivation of cannabis by transitioning farmers into the legally regulated industry. “Participating communities would be allowed to cultivate up to 10 acres of land. Each participating community...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), converses with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, at the United Kingdom-Jamaica Trade Business Forum, ‘Exploring Trade Opportunities for UK and Jamaica’, on March 2 at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) in New Kingston.
Industry

Local Businesses Urged to Take Advantage of Opportunities Under CARIFORUM-UK EPA

Local businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of opportunities under the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), designed to open up and enhance trade between the UK and signatory CARIFORUM States. This is a reciprocal trade and development partnership that facilitates duty-free, quota-free access for CARIFORUM exports, among other things. Addressing the United Kingdom-Jamaica Trade Business Forum, ‘Exploring Trade Opportunities...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), participates in the ground-breaking exercise for the FirstRock Real Estate Investments (FREI) $2.5- billion luxury residential development, Bonne Chance, located at 8A Brompton Road, Kingston. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on Thursday (February 23). Also taking part in the exercise are (from left) Head of Real Estate Business, FirstRock Capital Resource (FCR) Limited, Denroy Pusey; Director and Co-Founder, FirstRock Real Estate Investment Limited, Dr. Michael Banbury; and Chairman and Co-Founder, FirstRock Capital Resource Limited, Ryan Reid.
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Ground Broken For $2.5-Billion Housing Development in Kingston

FirstRock Real Estate Investments (FREI) will soon be bringing its $2.5-billion luxury residential development, Bonne Chance, to market. Located at 8A Brompton Road on the outskirts of New Kingston, the nine-storey, mid-level high-rise complex will feature 43 units, ranging from studios to penthouse suites. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on Thursday (February 23). It will comprise 31 studios – 700...
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