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Chief Executive Officer of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Lorice Edwards-Brown, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Lorice Edwards-Brown, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Food Safety Remains A Priority For MIIC

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), through its departments and agencies, continues to ensure that food remains safe for consumers. Addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA),...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses attendees at the official opening of Itel’s new U$7million state-of-the-art business process outsourcing (BPO) facility, during a ceremony at its location at Chalmers Avenue in Kingston on Wednesday (May 25).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses attendees at the official opening of Itel’s new U$7million state-of-the-art business process outsourcing (BPO) facility, during a ceremony at its location at Chalmers Avenue in Kingston on Wednesday (May 25).

PM Welcomes US$7M Investment in the Midst of a Pandemic
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, recently. Seated at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, recently. Seated at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

Physical Inspection Of Commodities At Borders To Be Improved
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) National Exporters’ Month Breakfast Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (May 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Building Back Stronger Through Exports’.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) National Exporters’ Month Breakfast Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (May 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Building Back Stronger Through Exports’.

Legislation To Facilitate Manufacturing And Export Up For Review
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right), introduces President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon Ram Nath Kovind (second right), to Cabinet Ministers, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 16). From left are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right), introduces President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon Ram Nath Kovind (second right), to Cabinet Ministers, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 16). From left are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Jamaica Invites Investment By Indian Pharmaceutical Companies

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, cuts the ribbon to officially launch Magna Motors Dealership Limited’s (Hyundai) new state-of-the-art facility and seventh anniversary celebrations, at the entity’s Oxford Road address, St. Andrew, on Thursday (May 12). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Magna Motors Dealership (Jamaica), Erick Gutierrez.
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Jamaicans Urged To Look For Overseas Business Opportunities

Local businesspeople are being encouraged to look for opportunities in other countries, even as Jamaica continues to court international investments. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the move will assist the country’s expansion into overseas markets. “We want to see investors come into Jamaica and we are encouraging Jamaicans to go and invest elsewhere as well. In...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), speaks at a recent virtual round table on the topic ‘IP and Youth Innovating for a better future’, in observance of World Intellectual Property Day. Sitting beside Dr. Dunn is Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy. The focus of the event was to highlight the importance of intellectual property to economic development, while encouraging youth to be creative and innovative.
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PHOTOS: Dr. Dunn at JIPO Event

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), speaks at a recent virtual round table on the topic ‘IP and Youth Innovating for a better future’, in observance of World Intellectual Property Day. Sitting beside Dr. Dunn is Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy. The focus of...
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Deadline Announced For JIPO Competitions

Persons interested in participating in the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Essay and Patent competitions have until noon on Friday, September 30, to submit their applications. These may be dropped off at the JIPO office at 18 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10. Participants may also submit their applications via email to Copyright@jipo.gov.jm or Patent@jipo.gov.jm. The participants for both competitions should be...
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Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Valerie Veira, CD, JP.
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JBDC Positioning Agrobusinesses For Export

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) remains committed to enabling agrobusinesses in Jamaica to effectively engage in international markets. Speaking at the ‘JBDC Business Dialogue Forum’ on Monday (April 25), Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the JBDC, Harold Davis, said that agriculture plays a vital role in the Jamaican economy. Referencing the Ukraine and Russian war that has caused a...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer (Acting) of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Gary Scott (left), addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Wide Range Of Investment Opportunities At AICE 2022

Participants can expect a range of activities and business industry topics from the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) 2022. The conference, which is scheduled for June 13 to 17, will take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre under the theme ‘Zones: Your Partners for Resilience, Sustainability and Prosperity’. During the five-day event where...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing a webinar hosted by the Jamaica Association for Micro-Financing (JamFin) ​on May 13.
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Stakeholders Invited To Join JIPO In Celebrating IP Week

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is encouraging stakeholders to join the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) as it celebrates Intellectual Property (IP) week. Speaking at the official launch on Monday (April 25), Dr. Dunn said he is pleased that JIPO continues to educate persons, especially youth, on the importance...
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