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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...
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’.
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’.

Legislation To Facilitate Manufacturing And Export Up For Review
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).
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).

Digital Transformation Coming For MSMEs
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), addressing the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) Outsource2Jamaica Glance 22 forum on Tuesday (May 17). The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), addressing the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) Outsource2Jamaica Glance 22 forum on Tuesday (May 17). The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Jamaica Positioning For Growth In BPO
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), converses with (from left) Chairman, HEART/NSTA Trust, Professor Alvin Wint, and President, Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Gloria Henry, during the GSAJ
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), converses with (from left) Chairman, HEART/NSTA Trust, Professor Alvin Wint, and President, Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Gloria Henry, during the GSAJ's Outsource2Jamaica Glance 22 forum on Tuesday (May 17). The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Over US$900 Million In Earnings, 46,000 Jobs From Global Services Sector

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Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.
Budget 2017/2018Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

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 financed by the Government of Jamaica and several international development partners. Details of these initiatives were outlined by Deputy Chief...
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Manager for Project Management and the Research Department at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Amanda McKenzie.
CommerceIndustry

May 13 Deadline For Cosmeceutical Industry Survey

Persons operating in the cosmeceutical industry, as well as those with an interest in that business, are invited to participate in a survey being conducted by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The survey is available online via the JBDC’s website at www.jbdc.net and on all its social media pages. Persons may also complete a hard copy at any of...
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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.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

PHOTOS: Dr. Dunn at JIPO Event

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...
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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.
Industry

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 issued since 2018, 107 of them were granted during the last financial year. “What this says to me is that...
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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.
Industry

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...
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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.’
CommerceIndustry

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...
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