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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during the opening session of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ)/Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Summit on the Produce Safety Rule, Food Security and Agribusiness Council held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 26).

Jamaica Focused on Food Safety as Part of Export Drive

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has reaffirmed its commitment to food safety as it ramps up efforts to increase exports. “Food safety is everybody’s business. It will take our collective efforts to ensure that the highest standards of...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), congratulates Desnoes and Geddes (D&G) Foundation’s Forklift Operator training and certification programme participant, Jason Rose, during the graduation ceremony held on September 21 at the Red Stripe Plant in Kingston.

Businesses Urged to Provide Training and Certification for Staff

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), converses with Fair Trading Commission (FTC) Chairman, Donovan White (right), during the FTC’s 30th anniversary Commissioners and Staff Luncheon and Long Service Awards Ceremony, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (September 14).

Fair Trading Commission Honours Seven Employees as Part of 30th Anniversary Celebrations

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), shares a moment with Chief Executive Officer, National Rums of Jamaica, Martha Miller. The event was the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Manufacturing and Exporting (M&E) Awards 2023 Nomination event held on September 12 at the BMW Autobahn Showroom in Kingston.

PHOTOS: JMEA’S 2023 Awards Nomination

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Newly appointed Film Commissioner at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jacqueline Jackson.

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AI Can Be Seen as an Opportunity – Film Commissioner

Local filmmakers and creatives are being encouraged to capitalise on the opportunities that exist from Artificial Intelligence (AI) while educating themselves about the associated threats. Speaking with JIS News, newly appointed Film Commissioner at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jackie Jacqueline Jackson, said that the industry will have to contend with AI. “AI is coming and whether or not we...

Owners of the winning entities in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s Business Pitch Competition (from left) KlutchJa Organics, Sheldon Cardoza; Xquisite Events, Shadine Salmon; and 2A4 Foods, Chase Brown. They were announced during the first leg of the Ministry’s Business Roadshow at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on August 10.

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Entrepreneurs Awarded in Industry Ministry’s Business Pitch Competition

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in partnership with the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), awarded three entrepreneurs a total of $300,000 each to support the development of their businesses. KlutchJA Organics, Xquisite Events and 2A4 Foods were announced as the top-three winners in the Ministry’s Business Pitch Competition on August 10, during the first leg of the Ministry’s...

Newly appointed Board Chairman at Jamaica Promotions Corporation, Mark Myers.

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JAMPRO Gets New Chairman

Distinguished business leader, Mark Myers, has been appointed the new Board Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who noted that Mr. Myers will bring a wealth of experience as a seasoned business leader, having already made significant contributions to the economy. “His appointment...

Technical Services Manager at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Incubator & Resource Centre (IRC), Collin Porter.

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Food Processing Businesses Must Ensure That Labels Meet Regulatory Standards

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially those in the food processing industry, are being encouraged to ensure that food product labels and packages meet regulatory standards. The call came from Technician in the Science and Technology Division at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Pauline Bailey, who was speaking at a recent ‘Virtual Biz Zone’ session, hosted...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), with (from left) Representatives from Pickle mi Pickle, April Lyn and Janelle Wilkinson, and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, at the Suga Lifestyle’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Empowerment Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch, held on August 18 at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston. The Expo seeks to promote local businesses and entrepreneurs, with a focus on the MSME sector. It will also highlight the critical role of women and their contribution to this sector, which remains vital to the Jamaican economy.

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PHOTOS: Senator Aubyn Hill at Suga Lifestyle’s MSME Empowerment Expo

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), with (from left) Representatives from Pickle mi Pickle, April Lyn and Janelle Wilkinson, and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, at the Suga Lifestyle’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Empowerment Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch, held on August 18 at the AC...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

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Industry Ministry Removing Barriers to Push Exports

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is seeking to remove barriers to get small businesses to increase exports. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said the Ministry has several programmes designed to assist small business operators to export their goods and services. Senator Hill was speaking on the Nationwide News Network (NNN) radio segment ‘Ask the Minister’, on...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill

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Businesses Urged to Sign Up for New York, London Trade Missions

Businesses interested in participating in two upcoming overseas missions being organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce are encouraged to complete and submit the relevant application forms by Monday, August 21. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, will be leading the trade missions to New York and London that are slated for September 24 to 26 and...