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Chief Executive Officer of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Lorice Edwards-Brown, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Food Safety Remains A Priority For MIIC

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), through its departments and agencies, continues to ensure that food remains safe for consumers. Addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA),...

Public Relations Officer, Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Kawain Fearon.

Owners Of SMTES Urged to Register Businesses

Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, reports on the year-to-date performance of the entity, during a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (June 9).

CAC Resolves 124 Cases, Secures $3.8 Million For Aggrieved Customers

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right) and Managing Director, Trade Winds Citrus Limited (Tru Juice), Peter McConnell (second from right), engage with students of Tulloch Primary School in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, after presenting them with boxes of milk. Occasion was a World Milk Day event at the school on Wednesday, June 1.

Private Sector A Critical Partner In Growth Of Dairy Industry – Minister Charles Jr.

Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

Creatives Urged To Capitalise On New Technologies To Drive Business

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

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Positive Out-Turns Of Service Industry Subsectors Drive Growth In Economy

Five of the six service industry subsectors recorded positive out-turns to drive Jamaica’s estimated growth of six per cent for the January to March 2022 quarter. Leading the way was ‘Hotels and Restaurants’, which, according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), increased by an impressive 105.7 per cent. This contributed significantly to the services industry recording an 8.9 per...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

4 years ago Industry

Bamboo Products To Build A New Industry

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is working towards establishing a Bamboo Industrial Demonstration Facility. Funding for the project is to be provided through bilateral partnership between the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Jamaica. State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn said it is expected that full project approval will be granted by...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, recently. Seated at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

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Physical Inspection Of Commodities At Borders To Be Improved

To facilitate ease of trade, inspection matrices and protocols have been finalised to improve efficiency in the physical inspection of commodities at the borders by Border Regulatory Agencies (BRAs), says State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. He points out that the Veterinary Services Division (VSD), Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation...

Director for School of Continuing Education and Allied Programmes at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Leighton Jones, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. Mr. Jones says the Edna Manley College is prepared to train youth for the impending growth in the creative idustry.

4 years ago EducationIndustryYouth

Edna Manley College Ready To Train Jamaicans For Growth In Creative Industry

The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts is poised and ready to train Jamaicans for impending growth in the creative industry. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Director for School of Continuing Education and Allied Programmes at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Leighton Jones, said the College is ensuring that it...

4 years ago Industry

63 Land Titles for Manchester Residents Resettled Due to Mining

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he has signed two orders for the delivery of 63 titles to persons in the Lancaster and Blenheim subdivisions in Manchester, who have been resettled due to mining activities. He said that the orders were signed in March. Minister Shaw said that the Government is utilising the vesting order provision to fast-track...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) National Exporters’ Month Breakfast Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (May 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Building Back Stronger Through Exports’.

4 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Legislation To Facilitate Manufacturing And Export Up For Review

Several pieces of legislation governing manufacturing and export are being targeted for review by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce. This is with a view to effecting changes, where needed, that will serve to spur increased activities in these areas, thereby contributing to Jamaica’s attainment of higher levels of sustainable economic growth. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill,...

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (at lectern), makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 17).

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Digital Transformation Coming For MSMEs

A digital transformation support programme is being designed for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), to aid in the adoption of technological solutions that will improve sustainability and advance the sector’s growth. The initiative, which will involve the integration of specialised digitalisation business development support, is being undertaken by the Industry, Investment and Commerce Ministry with the support of the...