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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, converses with Chief Executive Officer of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Farrah Blake, during the launch of CLA's Medical Cannabis Special Permit Programmes at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday (April 16).

CLA Issues Nearly 200 Licences Since Establishment

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has issued nearly 200 licences since its establishment. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Farrah Blake, who made the disclosure, indicated that “almost 100 of those licences have been done within the last four years”. She was...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Shullette Cox (second right), is joined by (from left) Counsellor and Head of Development Cooperation for Jamaica and Belize at Global Affairs Canada, Shehryar Sarwar; Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), Dr. Damie Sinanan; Canada's High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman; and Head of Technical Programmes at CEDA, Wayne Elliott, during the official launch of the Caribbean Women Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade (GRIT) Project in Jamaica at Jack Sprat restaurant in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (April 15).

GRIT Project Launched in Jamaica to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Lowers FAST Jamaica Investment Threshold

Thousands assemble at the start line for the 2024 staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run.

Jill Stewart MoBay City Run Helping to Retain Skills in Western Jamaica

Chairman of Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera (centre), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank', at the agency's Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James on Wednesday, April 8. Joining her are Chairman of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clarke (left), and Principal of Cambridge High School, Harry Hanson.

Principal of Cambridge High Expresses Gratitude

Chairman and Founder of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James on April 8.

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Virtual Component Introduced to Jill Stewart Mobay City Run This Year

Chairman and Founder of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera, says the introduction of a virtual component for this year’s staging will allow participants from across the globe to support the event’s education-driven mission. Ms. Silvera was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James, on...

Founder and Chair of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

6 days ago Investment

Plans for Islandwide Expansion of Jill Stewart Mobay City Run

Founder and Chair of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera, says organisers are actively pursuing expansion plans to broaden the reach and impact of the annual event across Jamaica. She made the disclosure while speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held at the JIS Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James on Wednesday (April 8)....

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left); Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden; and Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), Dr. Sharonmae Smith Walker, examine a helmet during the launch of the BSJ

1 week ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Stricter Border Requirements Under New Motorcycle Helmet Standard

Stricter border requirements will be enforced under the new Motorcycle Helmet Standard, JS 374:2025 – Jamaica Standard Specification for Protective Helmets for Road Users. The Standard, launched by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) on March 31, sets out comprehensive stipulations governing the design, quality, and performance of protective helmets. It establishes minimum safety requirements to ensure that helmets used...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

2 weeks ago InvestmentTourism

Tourism Minister Highlights Tourism’s Impact on Jobs and Livelihoods

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is emphasising the critical role of the tourism sector in sustaining livelihoods across Jamaica, noting that its impact extends far beyond hotels and attractions to support workers, businesses and communities islandwide. He made the remarks during the reopening ceremony for the Bahia Principe Runaway Bay hotel in St. Ann on Wednesday (April 1). Mr....

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BSJ to Establish Regional Motorcycle Helmet-Testing Laboratory

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be establishing a regional motorcycle helmet-testing laboratory as part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the importance of using certified, high-quality motorcycle helmets to save lives and reduce head injuries. Executive Director of the BSJ, Dr. Velton Gooden, made the announcement at the launch of the BSJ Motorcycle Helmet standard –...

Deputy Supervisor of Insolvency and Attorney-at-Law, Chevánt Hamilton (third left, front row); Supervisor of Insolvency and Attorney-at-Law, Fayola Evans Roberts (third right, front row); and Licensing and Compliance Officer and Attorney-at-Law, Charah Malcolm (second right, front row), are joined by Licensed Trustees, Attorneys-at-Law, and Chartered Accountants following the Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) Trustees’ Compliance Seminar, held on March 26 at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

2 weeks ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

OSI Strengthening Jamaica’s Insolvency Framework Through Professional Development

The Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) continues to strengthen Jamaica’s insolvency framework through targeted professional development, highlighted by the successful staging of its Trustees’ Compliance Seminar on March 26. Held under the theme ‘Trustee Compliance, Bill of Costs, Taxation of Accounts, and Discharge under the Insolvency Act’, the seminar formed part of the OSI’s ongoing education programme for...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, shares a light moment with attendees during the Paradisiac Sip & See Wealth Summit in Richmond, St. Ann, on March 29.

2 weeks ago Investment

St. Ann One of the Fastest Growing Investment Hubs – State Minister

St. Ann is rapidly positioning itself as one of Jamaica’s fastest growing investment hubs, with increased activity across housing, infrastructure, commerce and large-scale private-sector developments, says State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. Speaking at the Paradisiac Sip & See Wealth Summit, held at Paradisiac Beach Club in the parish on March 28, Mr....