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Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Fundamentals of Business’ workshop.
Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Fundamentals of Business’ workshop.

Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Register for JBDC Workshop

Entrepreneurs, aspiring venture owners, and professionals seeking to enhance their business acumen are being encouraged to register for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Fundamentals of Business’ Workshop. Geared towards teaching participants the fundamentals of starting and running successful businesses,...
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton (second right) and Acting Vice President, Investment and Linkages, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Gail Barrett (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the entities, while President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (second left) and Senior Director, Business Partners and Support Services, JSEZA, Licia Grant, prepare to affix their signatures. The agreement, which was signed on Wednesday (April 3) at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, will enhance coordination of investment promotion and marketing, improve information sharing and support export and investor relations. This strengthened cooperation between JAMPRO and the JSEZA is important for the effective implementation of the special economic zone regime and Jamaica’s integration into global supply and value chains, in alignment with the vision of the island as a global logistics hub.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton (second right) and Acting Vice President, Investment and Linkages, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Gail Barrett (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the entities, while President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (second left) and Senior Director, Business Partners and Support Services, JSEZA, Licia Grant, prepare to affix their signatures. The agreement, which was signed on Wednesday (April 3) at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, will enhance coordination of investment promotion and marketing, improve information sharing and support export and investor relations. This strengthened cooperation between JAMPRO and the JSEZA is important for the effective implementation of the special economic zone regime and Jamaica’s integration into global supply and value chains, in alignment with the vision of the island as a global logistics hub.

PHOTOS: JAMPRO and JSEZA Sign MOU to Strengthen Cooperation
Chief Designer at ZenDish Gardens, Andrine Cover, displays her products at the Made in Manchester Expo held at Scotiabank, Mandeville, Manchester today (March 31). The Made in Manchester Expo was designed to assist micro and small business women owners in the parish to raise their visibility, build brand recognition and grow their businesses.
Chief Designer at ZenDish Gardens, Andrine Cover, displays her products at the Made in Manchester Expo held at Scotiabank, Mandeville, Manchester today (March 31). The Made in Manchester Expo was designed to assist micro and small business women owners in the parish to raise their visibility, build brand recognition and grow their businesses.

PHOTOS: Made in Manchester Expo
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, speaking at the New Face of Food Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, held at the MEET Conference and Events Centre on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (March 28).
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, speaking at the New Face of Food Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, held at the MEET Conference and Events Centre on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (March 28).

Agriculture Ministry Working to Facilitate International Trade
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, says the organisation is keen on supporting those who are self-motivated and strive to achieve their full potential.
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SRC Determined to Drive Culture of Innovation

More Jamaicans are being encouraged to venture into entrepreneurship to foster local innovation. The call comes from Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, who told JIS News that the SRC is more determined than ever to drive a culture of innovation in Jamaica. “We know that this is paramount to our continuous progress and development,”...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, delivers a speech on behalf of Minister of State, Hon. Franklin Witter, at the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum on Monday (March 25), at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.
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Export Platform under JSWIFT 90 Per Cent Complete

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is collaborating with Jamaica Customs to complete the export component of the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JWIFT) for implementation in the upcoming fiscal year. Minister of State, Hon. Franklin Witter, in a speech read by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer, said that the export platform is almost complete. “The...
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Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan.
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BSJ Hosts Public Education Campaign in Ocho Rios March 21

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be hosting its ‘Outta Road Tour’ public education campaign on Thursday (March 21) to create awareness about the services provided by the BSJ that support businesses in the tourism sector. This information session will be held at the Hibiscus Lodge Hotel, Ocho Rios, commencing at 10:00 a.m. The initiative is being implemented under...
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Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (March 19).
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MSMEs in Agriculture Sector Urged to Adhere to Hygiene and Food-Safety Practices

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the agriculture sector are being encouraged to consistently adhere to hygiene and food-safety standards and practices. Director General for the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, says adherence is critical to the export potential of these businesses. “We often find some of the gaps being related to the hygienic...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), exchanges greetings with Head of Cooperation,  European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Aniceto Ruiz (left), while Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Justice Anderson, shares in the moment. Occasion was the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Case law Conference for the CARIFORUM Region, Mercosur and Chile, held recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.
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Brand Jamaica Must Be Protected – Senator Hill

The Government continues to enhance the development and protection of the intellectual property (IP) rights of Jamaicans as a key contributor to national development, says Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. “Brand Jamaica and the excellence of our products and services must be protected and not infringed if they are to contribute meaningfully to Jamaica’s growth...
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