Latest Stories

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left); and Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) President, Andrew Collins (centre), engage in conversation with Corrpak Jamaica Limited’s sales executive, Steve Watson, during a tour of the company booth during Tuesday’s (September 10) opening day of the JEA’s inaugural two-day packaging exposition and conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

Effective Product Packaging Key – Minister Hylton

By: Douglas McIntosh, September 11, 2013

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is underscoring the importance of effective product packaging in strengthening the competitiveness of the country’s exports. Speaking on Tuesday’s (September 10) opening...

Executive Director of GSW Animation Limited, Wayne Sinclair. The company was recently awarded an international contract for the production of 52 episodes of a cartoon series for global distribution.

Jamaican Animation Company Lands International Contract

By: Rodger Hutchinson, September 4, 2013

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton ( 2nd left), emphasizes a point in discussion with, from left: Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) Vice President, Paul Lewis; JEA past President, Marjory Kennedy (centre); and Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PIOJ), Christopher Zacca, during Tuesday’s (September 3) launch of the JEA’s CARICOM market access website, at the JEA’s Winchester Road offices in Kingston. Mr. Hylton was the guest speaker.

Exporters Urged to Continue Investing in Their Operations

By: Douglas McIntosh, September 4, 2013

Commerce 12 years ago Improved Competitiveness Ranking a Positive for Jamaica – Minister Hylton
By: Douglas McIntosh, September 11, 2013
Commerce 12 years ago Minister Hylton Invites Comments on Security Interests in Personal Property Bill
By: Latonya Linton, August 30, 2013
Commerce 12 years ago Locals Will Not Be Displaced By Foreigners In Global Logistics Hub Initiative – Minister Hylton
By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, August 30, 2013

More Stories

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right) and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (left), in discussion with (from 2nd left): President of the Jamaica-Brazil Chamber of Commerce, Donovan McFarlane; and General Manager, Jamaica National Building Society, Earl Jarrett, at a special luncheon hosted by Jamaica National Small Business Loans Limited, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on August 26, to highlight opportunities for trade and investment between Jamaica and Brazil.

12 years ago Commerce

Logistics Hub Initiative Vital to Strengthening Economic Ties with Brazil – Minister Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Government’s Logistics Hub Initiative is vital in Jamaica’s transition to strengthening economic ties with Brazil. “Without the logistics hub,...

By: Alphea Saunders, August 27, 2013

Participant in the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC), intermediate leather craft and business development skills training programme, Shanice Beckford (left) shows off her work to JBDC Trainer/Leather Craft Expert, Valentine McLean (centre); and Project Manager, Inner City Basic Services Project, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dale Colquhoun, during the programme’s closing ceremony at the JBDC’s Incubator and Resource Centre on Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston, on August 9.

12 years ago CommerceCommunity

Twenty Residents Complete JBDC Leather Craft Course

Some 20 residents from the inner-city communities of Central Village, Lauriston, and Shelter Rock in St. Catherine, are now better equipped to earn a livelihood after completing a two-month intermediate...

By: Chris Patterson, August 10, 2013

Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda, addresses the launching of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 15th biennial trade show, Expo 2013, at the Secrets Wild Orchid Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, on July 29.
The Expo will be held from October 11 to 13 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme: 'Services Globalization ...Enabling Business Development'.

12 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Chairman Calls on Producers/Suppliers to Get Involved in Exports

Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda, has called on producers and suppliers to sharpen their innovative edge for participation in the export market. “Beyond achieving the levels of...

By: Glenis A. Rose, July 31, 2013

Minister of Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.

12 years ago Commerce

MSME Policy Tabled in the House

The Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) and Entrepreneurship Policy, which provides a comprehensive, targeted and coherent framework to support the sector, was tabled in the House of Representatives on...

By: Latonya Linton, July 23, 2013

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), looks on as President, Jamaica Public Service Company, Kelly Tomblin (centre) and Chief Executive Officer, Virtual Solutions Incorporated (VSI), Frank Rose, sign a development agreement, which seeks to introduce compressed natural gas at the Bogue Power Station in St. James. The signing took place at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) offices, in Kingston on July 22.

12 years ago Commerce

Agreement Signed to Bring Cheaper Gas to Bogue Power Plant

A development agreement to bring compressed natural gas to the Bogue power station in St. James, was signed on July 22 by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and a...

By: Chris Patterson, July 23, 2013

World Bank representative to Jamaica, Giorgio Valentini (left), is greeted by Executive Director, GSW Animation Limited, Wayne Sinclair, following a press conference held on the campus of University of the West Indies, Mona on July 19. Also pictured is Director, Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Professor Hopeton Dunn. The press conference was held to announce the launch of a new training programme in animation being offered by CARIMAC, in partnership with the World Bank, GSW Animation Limited and Toon Boom Animation Inc.

12 years ago CommerceEducation

UWI to Provide Training in Animation

The University of the West Indies (UWI) will be collaborating with GSW Animation Limited, Toon Boom Animation Inc. and the World Bank to provide some 50 young persons with training...

By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, July 19, 2013

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (2nd right), signs the service agreement for the use of the Jamaica-Made Mark by the Wisynco Group Limited at a ceremony held on July 18, at the Bureau of Standard’s (BSJ) Winchester Road offices in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Executive Director of the BSJ, Yvonne Hall; Chairman of the Standards Council, Professor Winston Davidson; and Managing Director, Wisynco Group Limited, William Mahfood. The Wisynco Group has been certified to use the Jamaica-Made Mark on ‘WATA’, ‘CRANWATA’ and ‘BIGGA’.

12 years ago Commerce

WISYNCO Products to Carry Jamaica-Made Mark

The Wisynco Group Limited has been certified to use the Jamaica Standard Mark on its products, becoming the first local company in its category to earn the distinction. The three...

By: Latonya Linton, July 18, 2013

12 years ago CommerceParliament

Modern Trademark Bill Approved by the House

A Bill seeking to provide a modern legislative framework for the administration of trademarks in Jamaica was passed in the House of Representatives on July 16. Debate on the Trademarks...

By: Latonya Linton, July 17, 2013

News

Home
|
Page
|
News

Latest Stories

Effective Product Packaging Key – Minister Hylton

Jamaican Animation Company Lands International Contract

Exporters Urged to Continue Investing in Their Operations

More Stories

Logistics Hub Initiative Vital to Strengthening Economic Ties with Brazil – Minister Hylton

Twenty Residents Complete JBDC Leather Craft Course

JAMPRO Chairman Calls on Producers/Suppliers to Get Involved in Exports

MSME Policy Tabled in the House

Agreement Signed to Bring Cheaper Gas to Bogue Power Plant

UWI to Provide Training in Animation

WISYNCO Products to Carry Jamaica-Made Mark

Modern Trademark Bill Approved by the House

News

Features

Television

Radio

Information

Government

Get the Facts

Corporate

Get the Facts

Corporate

Contact

Social Media

News Home | Page | News

Latest Stories

More Stories

News

Features

Television

Radio

Information

Government

Get the Facts

Corporate

Get the Facts

Corporate

Contact

Social Media

News

Home
|
Page
|
News