Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has charged the more than 900 employees at Centerfield’s new offices in Portmore to focus on productivity and excellence. Delivering the keynote address during Tuesday’s (October 22) official opening of the location at Lot 2, Congreve Park, Port Henderson, Minister Hill told the workers that it is in their...

Executive Director at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, is urging the public, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to enhance their support for Collective Management Organisations (CMOs). These include the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP), Jamaica Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY), and the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS). During a JIS ‘Think Tank’, held at the agency’s head...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is making significant investments in various sectors of the island to make it even more appealing to visitors. “I want you to know that the Administration of the country is working overtime to ensure that not only do we create a brand-new Jamaica – safe, secure, sustainable and seamless...

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to play their part in shaping Jamaica’s digital future. The call came from Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, who recently participated in the JIS TV programme, ‘Get the Facts’. “Digital transformation is no longer a nice thing to have; it’s...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s economic outlook has taken a turn for the better, where the country is no longer seen by investors as high risk. Speaking at the recent opening of a new Courts furniture and appliance store in Drax Hall, St. Ann, he said the country’s economic climate has become so stable that...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says sound economic management is imperative in fostering growth and improving the quality of life for all Jamaicans. Dr. Holness, who delivered the keynote address during the official opening of Courts furniture and appliance store in Drax Hall, St Ann, on October 10, highlighted the significant macroeconomic strides Jamaica has made in...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Drax Hall in St. Ann is emerging as a competitive commercial hub which could soon rival other similar established areas across Jamaica. Dr. Holness, who was delivering the keynote address during the opening of a new Courts furniture and appliance store in Drax Hall on October 10, said the once sleepy...