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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, converses with (from left) Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy; Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) Chair, Debby Ann Brown Salmon; and JIPO Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Shantal English Richards, during JIPO's recent Intellectual Property (IP) and Sports Symposium and Showcase at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Modernises IP Laws to Protect Stakeholders and Boost ‘Brand Jamaica’

By: Rochelle Williams, May 8, 2026

Government’s modernisation of Jamaica’s Intellectual Property (IP) framework is designed to safeguard the creative works and innovations of local entrepreneurs while strengthening ‘Brand Jamaica’ globally. This was highlighted by State...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), in discussion with (from left) President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Emile Leiba; Founder of the Transformed Life Church, Bishop Dwight Fletcher, and Managing Director of Make Your Mark Consultants, Dr. Jacquiline Coke-Lloyd, at the Annual Middle Managers Leadership Conference, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 6.

Middle Managers Charged to Embrace Responsibility and Courage As Leaders

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 6, 2026

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address during the Impact Leadership Summit National CEO Strategy Forum, held at AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (May 5).

Business Leaders Urged to Capitalise on Jamaica’s Strong Macroeconomic Position

By: Judana Murphy, May 6, 2026

Commerce 1 month ago Small Businesses Encouraged to Register with COJ to Access Benefits
By: Vanessa James, May 7, 2026
Foreign Affairs 1 month ago Jamaica and India Celebrate Enduring Bilateral Partnership
By: Vanessa James, May 6, 2026
Commerce 1 month ago COJ Deepens Digital Integration with Key Government Agencies
By: Sherika Williams, May 5, 2026

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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (seated centre), converses with President of the East Jamaica Conference (EJC) of Seventh-day Adventists, Dr. Meric Walker (standing left), during the church's Expo on Sunday (May 3) at the Jamaica College Auditorium in St. Andrew, under the theme 'Empowering Families and the Generations Following'. Retired Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, shares in the conversation.

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PHOTOS: East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Stewardship Expo

Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, addresses a recent JIS 'Think Tank', sharing information on changes being made to strengthen data security and improve the agency’s online service platform.

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COJ Strengthens Digital Infrastructure

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is strengthening its digital infrastructure through a series of platform upgrades, aimed at enhancing data security and protecting customer information. Speaking at a recent...

By: Sherika Williams, May 1, 2026

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, converses with (from left) Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy; Jamaica Anti Doping Commission (JADCO) Chair, Debby Ann Brown Salmon; and JIPO's Deputy Director and Legal Counsel, Shantal English Richards. The occasion was the JIPO's Intellectual Property (IP) and Sports Symposium and Showcase at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica in Kingston, on Wednesday (April 29).

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JIPO Urges Athletes to Harness Intellectual Property for Business Success

Athletes are being encouraged to leverage their intellectual property (IP) for business success through the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO). This call came from Minister of State in the Ministry...

By: Rochelle Williams, May 1, 2026

Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, speaks at a recent JIS 'Think Tank'.

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COJ Urges Persons to Verify Registration Status of Companies Before Conducting Transactions

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is encouraging members of the public to verify the registration status of companies and businesses before conducting transactions, as part of efforts to protect...

By: Sherika Williams, April 29, 2026

Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Shantal English-Richards, highlights the importance of international treaties in protecting Jamaican brands, designs, and innovations on the global stage, during a JIS 'Think Tank', on April 20.

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JIPO Encourages Jamaicans to Take Full Advantage of International IP Treaties

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is encouraging Jamaicans to take full advantage of international intellectual property (IP) treaties to secure and expand protection for their creations beyond national borders....

By: Sherika Williams, April 27, 2026

President of the Jamaica Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation Association (JARVA), Horace Nelson, speaks at a recent JIS 'Think Tank'.

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JARVA Continues to Advance Effort to Reduce and Phase Out Harmful Refrigerants

The Jamaica Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation Association (JARVA) continues to play a critical role in advancing Jamaica’s efforts to reduce and, ultimately, phase out harmful refrigerants. President of JARVA, Horace...

By: Sherika Hall, April 24, 2026

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, joins Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Shantel English Richards (centre), and Vice President of Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sophia Linton, in perusing the new 'Intellectual Property and Cannabis' book at the launch on April 20 at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, St. Andrew. The event brought together legal scholars, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to explore the evolving relationship between intellectual property law and the rapidly expanding cannabis sector. The publication examines key issues such as patent protection, branding, traditional knowledge, and regulatory frameworks within the Caribbean and global contexts.

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PHTOS: New ‘Intellectual Property And Cannabis’ Book Launched At UWI

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, joins Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Shantel English Richards (centre), and Vice President of Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation...

Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' on Thursday, April 23, where she outlined new and upcoming digital services aimed at improving ease of doing business.

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COJ Introduces New Online Services to Improve Efficiency and Customer Experience

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is strengthening its digital transformation agenda with the introduction of new online services and additional features, aimed at improving efficiency and customer experience. Chief...

By: Sherika Williams, April 24, 2026