The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), now trading as JANAAC Global Accreditation, is steadily emerging as a vital engine of regional development, enabling public and private entities across the Caribbean to compete in a globalised economy. As the only internationally recognised accreditation body in the English-speaking Caribbean, JANAAC is leveraging international standards to unlock market access, build confidence in...

The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) is this year, celebrating 50 years of service to the people of Jamaica. Established in 1975, the IDT aims to resolve conflicts between employers and employees and has become the foundation of Jamaica’s industrial relations, balancing the gap between labour rights and organisations’ interests. Chairman of the IDT, Errol Miller told JIS News that to...

Expo Jamaica 2025 will feature exhibits by 10 information and communications technology (ICT) providers as organisers place greater focus on the technology services sector this year. These export-ready firms, which have benefited from support through the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max programme, will be connected with relevant international buyers as they seek out new markets. Export Max is designed...

Multifaceted entrepreneur, Sadra Madonna Lindsay, celebrated for her achievements as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Garden Gold Cosmetics and other ventures, is making waves with a ground-breaking new initiative. The gospel recording artiste and author has developed a biblically-guided planner and accompanying journal, designed to help individuals organise their lives with purpose and faith. These recent additions to her portfolio...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is on a mission to bolster stakeholder relations and attract more investors islandwide. To this end, Senior Director of Business Partner and Support Services, Licia Grant, told JIS News that the Authority is set to establish an office in western Jamaica during fiscal year 2025/26. “What it means is that we will have...

The MSME Business Roadshow is making waves across the country, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts, government officials, and other stakeholders to enhance the sector’s contribution to economic growth and development. Organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Roadshow initiative, launched in 2023, serves as a one-stop shop for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) to access all...

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is marking one year since its legal establishment as the regulatory arm of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ). An entity under the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the NCRA is charged with safeguarding consumer health and safety and promoting fairness in trade by verifying the quality of products sold within the...

For many micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Jamaica, the road to success is often paved with challenges that can hinder growth. However, for entrepreneurs like Andrea Jackson Robinson, Tamieka Sewell Phang, and Fitzroy Ferguson, the Government’s Digital Jamaica Project has been a game-changer, providing them with the digital skills necessary to propel their businesses forward. Launched in October...