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Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Levaughn Flynn speaking at a ceremony to issue the 100th Licence for the Medicinal and Therapeutic Handling of Cannabis in Jamaica, held at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on May 11.

CLA Projects Increase In Cannabis Exports

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is projecting an increase in exports of cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic purposes during the current 2022/23 fiscal year as demand for the local product increases in the global marketplace. Of the 156 export authorisations...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), presents the 100th licence for the Medicinal and Therapeutic Handling of Cannabis in Jamaica, to Board Director of Seven-10 Limited, Mrs. Hyacinth Symes, at a ceremony hosted by the Cannabis Licensing Authority, at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, in Kingston, on May 11. Sharing the moment (from second left) are Board Director of Seven-10 Limited’s parent-company, Pure Jamaican, Robert Wright and Board Director at Seven-10, Brian Wright.

Cannabis Legislation To Be Amended To Enhance Licensing Process

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing the second of the two-day Caribbean Food Security and Safety Sustainability Conference and Summit hosted by The Food Hygiene Bureau at the Medallion Hall Hotel, St. Andrew and online. The summit is being held from May 10 to 11 under the theme, ‘Global Impact on Food Security – Caribbean Resilience.’

Transformation Necessary For Food Security

Head of the Business Competitiveness Unit at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) based in Dominica, Kareem Guiste, addresses a ‘Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Virtual Biz Zone’ on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Data Needed To Identify Customers’ Needs

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the House of Representatives on May 10. Listening to the Minister is his wife, Ann Marie Vaz, who is also Member of Parliament for Portland East.

Energy Ministry Makes Proposal To BSJ For More Testing In Mo-Bay

Branch Manager for Testing and Industrial Services within the Metrology and Testing Division at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Richard Lawrence, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

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BSJ Continues To Support The Construction Industry

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), through its Testing and Industrial Services (TIS) Branch, continues to lend support to operators in the construction industry. Speaking at a recent Think Tank, Manager of the Branch, Richard Lawrence, said that a wide range of services are offered to meet the requirements of individuals and private and public-sector operators. He noted that businesses...

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Deadline Announced For JIPO Competitions

Persons interested in participating in the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Essay and Patent competitions have until noon on Friday, September 30, to submit their applications. These may be dropped off at the JIPO office at 18 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10. Participants may also submit their applications via email to Copyright@jipo.gov.jm or Patent@jipo.gov.jm. The participants for both competitions should be...

Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 27.

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BSJ Also Offers Development And Trade Support Services To Assist Businesses

In addition to several standards-related services offered by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), the agency also offers development and trade support services to help businesses in their operations, says Manager, Communication and Customer Service, Maxine Fagan. Addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 27, Ms. Fagan said businesses should consider the BSJ as a quality assurance resource. “Many businesses...

Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Valerie Veira, CD, JP.

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JBDC Positioning Agrobusinesses For Export

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) remains committed to enabling agrobusinesses in Jamaica to effectively engage in international markets. Speaking at the ‘JBDC Business Dialogue Forum’ on Monday (April 25), Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the JBDC, Harold Davis, said that agriculture plays a vital role in the Jamaican economy. Referencing the Ukraine and Russian war that has caused a...

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Quality Institute Of BSJ Provides Training On Standards For Construction Industry

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), through its Quality Institute (QI), remains committed to providing appropriate training to build a safe, professional and quality driven construction industry. The Quality Institute offers training on various standards, including the JS 35 Standard for Hollow Concrete Blocks; the JS 124 Standard for Aggregates for Concrete, and the JS 33 Standard for Hot Rolled...

Cannabis, Agriculture, and Dietary Attorney/Consultant, Scheril Murray-Powell.

4 years ago Industry

CLA Pursuing A More Inclusive Medical Cannabis Industry

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) says it has been moving towards policies that are in pursuit of a more inclusive medical cannabis industry. This information was disclosed at a recent Cannabis Conscious discussion hosted by the CLA and the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), where a panel of experts addressed stakeholder concerns on matters relating to the industry. Strides made in...

Copyright and Related Rights Manager, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English. (COntributed Photo)

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Activities For Intellectual Property Week

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) has announced its activities for Intellectual Property Week, which will be observed from Sunday, April 24 to Friday, April 29. On Sunday, April 24, there will be a church service at the Transformed Life Church on Hagley Park Road in Kingston, followed by the official launch of Intellectual Property Week on Monday (April 25)...