Members of the Senate recently approved the Trade (Amendment) Act, 2024, which was piloted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. He explained that insertion of new subsections in Clause Two of the legislation allows the Minister to facilitate importers who ordered or purchased consignments prior to the effective date of the prohibition Order -...

Persons interested in participating in the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) upcoming ‘Virtual Biz Zone’ are being reminded that the registration deadline is November 11. The webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m., will focus on cybersecurity basics for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). It will be led by Corporate Paralegal from ThinknChange, Sashana Perry, who will...

 

Shipping and logistics industry stakeholders are being urged to prioritise exports and embrace sustainable practices while upgrading and expanding port infrastructure, by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. He was speaking during the Shipping Association of Jamaica’s (SAJ) 85th  Anniversary Distinguished Lecture at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Friday (November 1). “Business people...

More than $180 billion has been disbursed by the EXIM Bank over 38 years, helping over 3,000 clients operate as viable and competitive business ventures in international markets. The trade financing institution is the Caribbean’s first Export-Import Bank and is focused on providing a wide range of financing instruments at competitive interest rates for the country’s productive sector. Acting Chief...

As the Christmas season approaches, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reminding persons to be aware of their rights when shopping. Speaking during a virtual sensitisation session on Wednesday (October 30), CAC Legal Officer, Tara Francis, informed that there is often increased shopping during Christmas, which makes it even more crucial for consumers to understand and assert their rights under...

Senior Director of Accreditation, Training and Quality Management at JANAAC Global Accreditation, Dr. Yvette Castell, has been appointed to serve as the organisation’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Castell’s appointment follows the departure of outgoing CEO, Sharonmae Walker, who demitted the position on October 25. The Acting CEO is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years’ experience in...