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

JBDC Spearheading Projects Valued At Over Us $1 Million To Benefit MSMEs

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will be spearheading the implementation of several projects, valued just over US$1 million, which are programmed for rollout during fiscal year 2022/23. These engagements, which aim to bolster the local entrepreneurship ecosystem, are being...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), engages in conversation with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Jamaica, His Excellency Faisal Falah Alharbi, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s building in Kingston on May 11.

PHOTOS: Ambassadors Call On Minister Hill

Manager for Project Management and the Research Department at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Amanda McKenzie.

May 13 Deadline For Cosmeceutical Industry Survey

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), speaks at a recent virtual round table on the topic ‘IP and Youth Innovating for a better future’, in observance of World Intellectual Property Day. Sitting beside Dr. Dunn is Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy. The focus of the event was to highlight the importance of intellectual property to economic development, while encouraging youth to be creative and innovative.

PHOTOS: Dr. Dunn at JIPO Event

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

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.

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Cannabis Legislation To Be Amended To Enhance Licensing Process

To better facilitate the process of obtaining licences in the cannabis industry, key amendments to the legislation are expected to be made in the next few months. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, during the ceremonial issuance of the 100th licence for the handling of medicinal cannabis, on May 11. The...

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.’

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Transformation Necessary For Food Security

The Government is actively pursuing all opportunities to partner with regional and international stakeholders to transform Jamaica’s food sector in a manner that will ensure the country can sustain itself. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said this paradigm shift is intended to effectively address challenges to food security caused...

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.

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Data Needed To Identify Customers’ Needs

Business operators and entrepreneurs are encouraged to remain cognisant of the importance of market research in identifying customers’ needs, as this will inform how and when new products are introduced to the marketplace. Speaking at a recently held ‘Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Virtual Biz Zone’, Head of the Business Competitiveness Unit at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)...

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.

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

A proposal to the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has been developed for the restructuring of the certification of cargo at the Montego Bay Terminal, in relation to cargo carried by third-party vessels. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May...

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...