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President of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), Gloria Henry (second right) addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she provided details about next month's Outsource2Jamaica Symposium and Expo. Looking on are (l-r) Programme Director for the Global Services Sector Project, Marjorie Straw; Chief People Officer at itelBPO Smart Solutions, Michelle Yeo; and Director at Cable and Wireless (C&W) Business with responsibility for the BPO and Hospitality, Andrew Fazio.

Outsource2Jamaica in Support of BPO Growth

President of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), Gloria Henry, says next month’s staging of Outsource2Jamaica (O2J) is in support of the continued growth and exposure of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. The symposium and expo will...

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 8.

Several Activities to Mark Consumer Rights Day

President of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), Gloria Henry, announces the launch of the Outsource2Jamaica (O2J) Symposium and Expo 2019, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on March 7.

Public Sector Entities Partner with BPIAJ to Stage Conference

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), gets information from Nutrimix Technical Sales Representative, Samuel Jones (right), on the benefits of livestock feed, while on a tour of the Hague Agricultural Show, in Trelawny, on Wednesday, March 6.

Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit to be Strengthened

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right); Acting Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (second right); and Director, CNET Group Incorporated, Robert Thompson (second left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project. Observing are President, CNET Group, Errol Bailey (left); and Chief Technical Director for Special Projects in the Ministry, Courtney Cole. The signing took place on Monday (March 4), at the Ministry's Hope Gardens headquarters in St. Andrew.

MOU Signed for OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) stakeholder breakfast forum, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on February 28.

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CARICOM Among Four Major Markets Being Targeted

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says CARICOM is among four major markets being targeted, under the Government’s thrust to attain higher levels of economic growth, through the linkage between agriculture and industry. Addressing a Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) stakeholder breakfast forum, at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston, on February 28, the Minister said...

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$295.6 Million Allocated for Bodles Upgrading

The Government will spend approximately $295.6 million to continue upgrading works at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, during the 2019/20 fiscal year. This project is being implemented by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Details about the undertaking are provided in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, which is now before the House of Representatives....

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), speaks with President, Elliot Farmers Community Enterprise in Cromwell, St. Mary, on Wednesday (February 27). Occasion was the launch of Elliot Farmers Community Enterprise Greenhouse Project, in the area.

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St. Elizabeth to Get Agro-Economic Zone

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, has announced that the first Agro-Economic Zone for the parish of St. Elizabeth is expected to be opened in August this year. He was speaking at the official launch of the Elliot Farmers Community Enterprise Greenhouse Project in Cromwell, St. Mary, on Wednesday (February 27)....

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira, at the JBDC’s stakeholder breakfast forum, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (February 28). Mr. Shaw was the keynote speaker. The forum was held under the theme ‘Eye on 20/20: Exploring New Frontiers’.

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Government Initiates Action to Access Dormant Funds to Assist MSMEs

The Government has initiated steps to tap into nearly $50 billion in dormant bank accounts, which are being sought to provide low-interest financing to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says a consultancy group has been contracted and tasked with the responsibility of reviewing and advising the Administration on this engagement....

Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Director of Enforcement and Monitoring, Faith Graham, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

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CLA Urges Compliance with Regulations

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) says compliance with and enforcement of the Authority’s regulations and procedures are critical to the growth of the local medicinal cannabis industry and strengthening the country’s reputation internationally. Director of Enforcement and Monitoring at CLA, Faith Graham, said that “by insisting on a standard for our licence holders and those interested in becoming a part...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right); and Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, listen as Chief Executive Officer of the Alligator Head Foundation, Dr. Dayne Buddo, highlights the functions of a weather station at Oyster Bay in Anchovy, Portland. Occasion was the official activation of a water-quality monitoring system for the Eastern Portland Fishery Conservation Area in the parish, recently.

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Agriculture Ministry Looking at Doubling Fish Sanctuaries

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is looking at doubling the number of fish sanctuaries across the island to ensure sustainability of the industry. There are currently 18 sanctuaries, which are no-fishing zones reserved for the reproduction of fish populations. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said that a survey will be undertaken to determine the additional sanctuaries that...

Director of Commerce in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Michelle Parkins (right), in discussion with Attorney-at-Law, Dr. Derrick McKoy, during the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission WTO Training Workshop, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on Monday (February 25).

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Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Develop Business Strategies to Protect Market Share

Director of Commerce in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Michelle Parkins, has called on entrepreneurs and traders to develop business strategies that include ‘Trade Remedies’ that will defend, expand and protect their market share. Speaking at the Anti-Dumping Commission/World Trade Organization (WTO) Training Workshop focusing on ‘Trade Remedies’, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew...