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President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, says investors looking to do business in Jamaica will benefit from various opportunities made available through financial support and partnerships with local businesses.

Investors Will Benefit from Partnerships with Local Businesses – JAMPRO

Investors looking to do business in Jamaica will benefit from various opportunities made available through financial support and partnerships with local businesses. President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, noted that financing is becoming a more frequent occurrence, not...

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Managing Director of the Kinetic Group, Keon Hinds, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, February 8.

Businessman Says Greater Collaboration Needed to Capitalise on Foreign Opportunities

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Jamaica Standard for Telemedicine Launched

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at the Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum, held at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, Mona, on February 8.

Commitment to Enhance Trade Between Jamaica and Africa Remains Resolute – Industry Minister

Fashion Designer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Robert Hall.

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JBDC Stages Textiles Workshop Series

Local designers are being encouraged to participate in the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) textiles workshop series, which aims to explore decoration techniques using hand painting. The workshops will be held in two parts, each comprising four sessions. The first workshop, scheduled for February 14, 16, 21, and 23, will concentrate on silk painting, and the second event on March...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, shares the results of the second trade mission to Guyana, which took place from January 23 to 28 during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, February 8.

3 years ago Industry

Construction, Technology Contracts Secured from Trade Mission to Guyana

Jamaica’s recent trade mission to Guyana was a success, with several contracts established, especially in construction and technology, to supply Guyana with building materials and technological support. The construction supplies, which are soon to be exported, will aid in the development of roads, hospitals, schools and lower- to upper-income housing solutions. In addition, local information and communications technology (ICT) companies...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses day one of the Meeting of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF) , which opened at the Iberostar Hotel in St. James, on February 6. The meeting concludes on February 8.

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Government Wants a Digital Society

The Government is on a mission to transform the island into a digital society, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. Speaking at a Meeting of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF), at the Iberostar Hotel in St. James on February 6, he said that through the Universal Service...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the British Council’s Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility Project Closeout Ceremony, held on (February 3) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

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Progress Being Made in Developing Social Enterprise Legislation

The Government is moving closer to developing legislation to regulate and guide the social enterprise sector in Jamaica. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said that consultations are being undertaken with the relevant stakeholders to finalise a submission to Cabinet “after which we will continue to robustly pursue its completion...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

3 years ago IndustryInvestment

MSMEs Encouraged to Access Productive Inputs Relief Scheme

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to take advantage of the Government’s Productive Inputs Relief (PIR) scheme, which facilitates duty-free importation of specific items intended for productive use. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, extended the invitation while addressing the Honey Bun Foundation Advisory Committee cocktail reception at...

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy.

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Intellectual Property Being Positioned as Collateral for MSME Loan Access

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators will soon be able to use their Intellectual Property (IP) as collateral to access loans from financial institutions. This was disclosed by Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, during an interview with JIS News on Thursday (January 26). Ms. Bellamy said the Security Interests in Personal Property Act,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left) and Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer, display the Ministry’s new name plaque, during a Rebranding and Quality Recognition ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston recently.

3 years ago Industry

Industry Ministry and Seven Portfolio Entities ISO Certified

Seven agencies and departments under the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce have attained the ISO 9001: 2015 certification to date. The Ministry also received certification in September last year. The portfolio entities are the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission, Companies Office of Jamaica, National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division, Hazardous Substances Regulatory...