Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, says his Ministry will be keeping a very close eye on the movement in electricity costs over the next few months,...

Some 50 new buyers have registered for this year's Expo Jamaica 2010, in the last three weeks, despite the negative impact that the recent unrest in sections of West Kingston...

Jamaica Promotion Corporation (JAMPRO) will be launching a major international marketing campaign to regain the interests of investors following the unrest in sections of West Kingston. "JAMPRO will be embarking...

The Government has ordered an investigation into the 3.2 per cent increase in cement prices introduced by the Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL), recently. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, has announced a ban on the importation of used motor vehicle tyres, effective July 1. Speaking at a press briefing at...

President of the Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA), Mr. Vitus Evans, is optimistic that the export sector can increase its contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) from one-fifth to one-third in...

President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Milton Samuda, is encouraging Jamaicans to engage in a spirit of volunteerism critical to nation building. "Volunteerism is dying in Jamaica, and...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, has urged local laboratories to become accredited in order to meet international standards. He expressed concern that only one of the...

President of the Jamaica Exporters' Association, Vitus Evans, has called for small exporters to begin working together to ensure they do not miss out on opportunities in the international market....

A total of 424 cases were investigated by the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) last year, with 266 being completed and closed, a resolution rate of 63 per cent. Some 209...

The Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) sold four properties, realising net proceeds of $43.4 million, during the financial year 2009/10. According to a Ministerial Report, tabled recently in the House...