The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), on Thursday (March 5), officially launched its online learning platform, designed to transform businesses through entrepreneurship education. Dubbed ‘JBDC Biz Wiz’, the platform is designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. It offers a suite of courses tailored to equip business owners with the knowledge and skills needed to compete...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to exercise heightened caution when purchasing goods, particularly online, in light of growing concerns about unsafe or improperly labelled products in global markets. Director of Communications, Latoya Halstead, issued the call during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, where she highlighted findings from an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says that artificial intelligence (AI) is intended to elevate and not replace humans in the local workforce. “Our people remain central and AI should be used to elevate our workforce, not marginalise it; it is important that we put that on record,” he said. Speaking at...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) secured more than $30 million in refunds for consumers during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025/26, underscoring its ongoing commitment to safeguarding consumer rights and resolving marketplace disputes. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, reported that between April 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026, the Commission handled 1,189 consumer complaints, an increase from...

The Government has allocated more than $900 million for the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (BIGEE) project, which is geared at promoting growth in the business sector. Launched during the 2025/2026 financial year and funded by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBG), the project aims to support sustainable and robust growth among business start-ups and micro, small and medium-sized...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is calling for stronger collaboration among businesses, regulators and consumers to ensure that only safe and fit-for-purpose products are placed on the Jamaican market. Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dolsie Allen, made the appeal during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, March 4, where she underscored the urgent need for collective...

Principal of St. Mary Technical High School, Orville Richards, has hailed the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information for its role in establishing a state-of-the-art Innovation Hub for Electrical and Renewable Energy at the institution. Mr. Richards said the hub is a significant step in the school’s journey to becoming the premier technical and vocational education and training (TVET)...