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Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, at the National Compliance Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Wendell Richards, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 27).
Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, at the National Compliance Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Wendell Richards, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 27).

Consumers Should Make CAC First Point of Contact – NCRA Official

Consumers who find themselves with substandard products are being reminded to make the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) their first point of contact for redress, prior to going to the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA). Speaking at a Jamaica Information...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 27).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 27).

House of Representatives Opens Debate on Special Economic Zone Amendment Act
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the opening ceremony for a virtual validation workshop on the draft of the National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy and Implementation Plan, on Tuesday (September 27).
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the opening ceremony for a virtual validation workshop on the draft of the National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy and Implementation Plan, on Tuesday (September 27).

Jamaica First in Region to Significantly Advance Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy
Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Listening keenly (from left) are Inspector-in-Charge, Legal Metrology and Petroleum Inspectorate, Devon Perry and Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Dr. Wendell Richards.
Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Listening keenly (from left) are Inspector-in-Charge, Legal Metrology and Petroleum Inspectorate, Devon Perry and Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Dr. Wendell Richards.

NCRA and BSJ Perform Separate but Complementary Roles
Think Tank 5 (708 KB)Cluster Director for Intelcia Jamaica, Mireille Debruycker, listens as Head of the Global Digital Services Unit at Jamaica Promotions Corporations (JAMPRO), Vivion Scully, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Friday, September 23.
Think Tank 5 (708 KB)Cluster Director for Intelcia Jamaica, Mireille Debruycker, listens as Head of the Global Digital Services Unit at Jamaica Promotions Corporations (JAMPRO), Vivion Scully, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Friday, September 23.

Intelcia Projects 23 Per Cent Increase in Employees by Year End

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Head of the Global Digital Services Unit at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Vivion Scully, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on Friday, September 23.
InvestmentJIS Think Tank

JAMPRO Continues to Support Investors

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) continues to stimulate economic development through increased investment and export, by supporting investors wishing to do business in Jamaica. Head of the Global Digital Services Unit at JAMPRO, Vivion Scully, shared that “for the past several years, Jamaica has been garnering significant attention as an outsourcing destination”. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (fifth right, standing); HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (right, seated); and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (left, seated), are flanked by graduates of the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme during the inaugural graduation ceremony at JAMPRO’s head office in Kingston, on Wednesday (September 14).
CommerceIndustryInvestment

First 114 Apprentices Graduate from Global Services Sector Programme

The first cohort of 114 persons, who participated in the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, have graduated and are now expected to bolster the leadership capacity in the rapidly growing industry. The programme, which was launched in 2020, allows GSS firms to upskill their employees into new areas of management and provides the workers with the necessary training to...
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The Consumer Affairs Commission’s (CAC) Director of Research, Racquel White, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on (Tuesday) September 13.
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CAC Encourages Parents to Invest in Staple Textbooks

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) encourages parents to invest in staple textbooks, such as dictionaries and atlases, and offers cost-saving tips when these are being purchased for school-aged children. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, the CAC’s Director of Research, Racquel White, said while the Ministry of Education and Youth provides textbooks on rental, several of...
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The Consumer Affairs Commission’s (CAC) Director of Research, Racquel White, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on (Tuesday) September 13.
CommerceEducationIndustryInvestment

Average 8.51 Per Cent Increase in Textbook Prices – CAC

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has reported the findings of this year’s annual school textbook survey, which was conducted between August 8 and 12. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (September 13), the CAC’s Director of Research, Racquel White, said the findings revealed that there was an average 8.51 per cent increase in textbook prices. “In the Greater Kingston...
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Registrar of Companies and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon.
IndustryInvestment

2837 Companies Took Advantage of COJ COVID-19 Compliance Relief

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is reporting that 2,837 entities took advantage of its COVID-19 Compliance Relief Initiative, during the initial period from May 2020 to March 2022. The support programme was launched to assist businesses hit hard by the pandemic to formally close without paying the full fees associated with filing closure notices. Due to overwhelming request for...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the annual general meeting of the Gateway Co-Operative Credit Union Limited, which was held at the Noel Fraser Auditorium, West Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists in St. James on Thursday (August 11).
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NIDS Will Make Banking Easier – Dr. Dunn

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the National Identification System (NIDS), when implemented, will make banking easier for citizens. “We believe that NIDS offers to Jamaicans that level of comfort and ease to do transactions,” he said. “Imagine you have a single national identification system that is acceptable everywhere....
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