The COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a negative impact on many businesses, has, in several instances, spurred entrepreneurs to act quickly and decisively in order to keep their operations up and running. One such, is owner of Neasha’s Island Vibz, Reneisha Wilson, who manufactures fruit flavoured pepper sauces, non-preservative fruit wines, and a personal care product line. Ms. Wilson embarked...

Thirty-five children benefited from a two-week Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)-sponsored literacy and numeracy summer camp, held in Rosemount Gardens, Montego Bay, St. James. The camp, which culminated on Friday (August 5), was designed to improve the youngsters’ conflict resolution skills, while impacting their education and personal development. Children from six to 17 years of age were targeted and engaged in...

The National Business Portal (NBP) has made doing business in Jamaica much easier by allowing businesses and individuals to go online and follow, in a simplified way, the steps involved in conducting business in Jamaica. In an interview with JIS News, Manager for Policy and Business Advocacy at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, said the idea of a business...

As Yoni Epstein reflects on his tenure as Chairman of the Global Services Skills Council (GSSC), one thing he is most proud of is that thousands of Jamaicans got the opportunity to develop and enhance their skills. Skills development is a major component of the Global Services Sector (GSS) Project, which is spearheaded by the GSSC. Mr. Epstein became chairman...

The Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC) has been giving Jamaican producers protection against unfair trading practices for more two decades and is gaining local and international recognition. Established 21 years ago, its mandate is to administrate the trade remedies regime in Jamaica, with a core function to defend productive and manufacturing activity on the island under the rules of international...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2022, will continue to inform, educate and empower consumers, so that they will be better able to protect themselves in the marketplace. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank, Chief Executive Officer of the CAC Dolsie Allen, says special focus will be placed on consumers and the producers. “In terms of consumer education, we are...

Having easy access to information about nutritional facts and ingredients of packaged food items will enable consumers to make healthier food choices and potentially reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and obesity in Jamaica. One of the tools used to inform consumers about product content is front-of-package labelling (FOPL), which indicates that an item may contain excessive amounts of...

The Government of Jamaica has embarked on implementing a Global Logistics Hub Initiative and the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is positioning Jamaica to capture a greater market share and increase its long-term competitiveness, through its P3+ Industries Framework. This is possible as Jamaica is in a prime geographic location to become a global logistics hub, creating easier linkages...

Founder of newly established delivery service, Quick City Run, Jehmeil Shrouder, is encouraging more businesses to get on the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) in order to reach more customers and provide quality service. Mr. Shrouder launched Quick City Run in March of this year and registered on the ENDS pilot in April. “ENDS is worth it and more quick-service...