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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, addresses the launch of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Standard, at the offices of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 8).
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, addresses the launch of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Standard, at the offices of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 8).

Businesses Urged to Embrace ISO/IEC 27001 Standard

Businesses are being urged to buy into the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 27001 Information Security Management Standard, as cyberattacks are on the rise. The call came from Permanent Secretary,...
Newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC Global Accreditation, Cassetta Green.
Newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC Global Accreditation, Cassetta Green.

Cassetta Green is Acting CEO of JANAAC
Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy (right), speaking to entrepreneurs at the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica
Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy (right), speaking to entrepreneurs at the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica's (YEA) Young Entrepreneurs Success Series event on Tuesday (June 30), at The Hub in New Kingston.

Entrepreneurs Urged to Safeguard Innovations Through IP Protection
Deputy Government Trustee in the Office of the Government Trustee (OGT), Gabrielle Muñoz, addresses a hybrid webinar for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The session was held on Monday (June 29) at the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) in Kingston.
Deputy Government Trustee in the Office of the Government Trustee (OGT), Gabrielle Muñoz, addresses a hybrid webinar for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The session was held on Monday (June 29) at the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) in Kingston.

Deputy Gov’t Trustee Urges Safeguards Against Business Failure
Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts (third right), and other stakeholders listen to remarks being delivered by Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) President, Garnett Reid (centre), during a hybrid webinar for micro, small and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). The session, organised by the Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) and the Office of the Government Trustee (OGT), was hosted at the SBAJ in Kingston on Monday (June 29). Among the other participants are SBAJ Second Vice President, Dennise Williams (third left), and Deputy Government Trustee, Gabrielle Munoz (fourth right).
Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts (third right), and other stakeholders listen to remarks being delivered by Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) President, Garnett Reid (centre), during a hybrid webinar for micro, small and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). The session, organised by the Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) and the Office of the Government Trustee (OGT), was hosted at the SBAJ in Kingston on Monday (June 29). Among the other participants are SBAJ Second Vice President, Dennise Williams (third left), and Deputy Government Trustee, Gabrielle Munoz (fourth right).

Struggling Small Businesses Urged to Use Gov’t’s Insolvency Regime

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NCRA Urges Consumers to Check Verification Stickers on Fuel Pumps and Measuring Devices

Consumers are encouraged to check for the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) verification stickers on fuel pumps and measuring devices to ensure they receive accurate quantities of the products they purchase. Speaking during a World Accreditation Day 2026 webinar, hosted by JANAAC Global Accreditation and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NCRA,...
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Founder and Director, Made4Goal Jamaica Global Sports Summit, Alrick McKenzie, outlines the vision behind the initiative during the opening of the inaugural Summit 2026 at the University of Technology (Utech) Jamaica in Papine, St. Andrew, on Monday (June 29).
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Jamaica Must Leverage Achievements of Athletes to Attract Investments – Permanent Secretary

Although Jamaica has earned global recognition through the achievements of its athletes, the country must now focus on leveraging that reputation to strengthen business development, attract investments and expand exports. This was emphasised by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, at the inaugural Made4Goal Jamaica Global Sports Summit 2026, at the University of Technology...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (June 26) Jamaica International Beauty Expo opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.
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Jamaica’s Beauty Industry Projected to Earn US$250M Annually

Jamaica’s beauty and personal care industry is projected to generate approximately US$250 million annually while continuing to grow steadily, according to State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. He noted that Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has identified beauty and personal care as one of the country’s most promising export sectors, citing the availability of...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Hon. Delano Seiveright, presents the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) Lifetime Achievement Award to 2026 recipient, June Marie Smith, during Friday’s (June 26) JIBE opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.
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Commerce Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Business Formalisation

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the formalisation of more Jamaican businesses. “Forming a business can seem intimidating… the paperwork and the regulations turn people off. But I encourage you to see something very different… to see opportunity, because in every successful business, there comes a point where talent alone is no longer...
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Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, addresses a recent Jamaica Information (JIS)
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JSIF Marking 30 Years of Community Empowerment

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is celebrating 30 years of service in hundreds of vulnerable communities across the island, which have benefited from its interventions over the past three decades. JSIF Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, stated that the agency is now poised to build on these achievements. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Mr. Sweeney...
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Acting Senior Programme Coordinator at JANAAC Global Accreditation, Vanessa Bailey-Higgins.
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Jamaican Businesses Urged to Embrace Accreditation

Jamaican businesses and organisations seeking to compete in global markets are being encouraged to embrace accreditation as a tool for building trust, strengthening quality systems and unlocking new opportunities. The message was highlighted during a joint webinar hosted by JANAAC Global Accreditation and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) on Wednesday (June 24) in recognition of World Accreditation Day 2026,...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers remarks during the launch of SLEEK Radio 93FM on Monday (June 22).
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Radio Still a Powerful and Relevant Medium – State Minister Seiveright

Even as digital platforms continue to reshape how audiences consume content, radio remains a powerful and relevant medium – creating opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and business growth. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, underscored this point while addressing the recent launch of SLEEK Radio 93FM, describing the new station as a strong example...
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