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Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, addresses a JIS Think Tank on January 5.

CARPIN Hails Move To Protect Jamaicans From Lead Paint Exposure

By: Peta- Gay Hodges, January 5, 2022

Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN), Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, says the Government’s move towards protecting the Jamaican population from exposure to lead in paint, is a step...

Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston.

CAC Secures Over $14.7 Million On Behalf Of Aggrieved Consumers

By: Shanna K. Salmon, December 17, 2021

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Norman Dunn (left); and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Western, Hugh Graham (second left), are taken on a tour of the Candy Craze store located at the just opened Progressive Shopping Centre on Barbican Road in St. Andrew. The tour is being led by Directors of Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited (pictured from third left), Timothy Lyn; Craig Chin; and Bruce Loshusan. This followed Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its Centre on Tuesday (December 14). This new Shopping Centre is the company’s latest venture and commitment to further contribute to Jamaica’s economy. The company operates 29 supermarkets Island wide and employs 1800 persons across Jamaica. For 22 years, the Progressive Grocers Group has been contributing to improving the social and economic welfare of Jamaicans through retail services, community outreach programmes and various job opportunities.

PHOTOS: State Min. Dunn participates in grand opening of Progressive Shopping Centre

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, engages in a lighthearted moment with participants in the virtual staging of the 19th Annual Shirley Playfair Lecture hosted by the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) on Wednesday (December 8). The Minister was delivering opening remarks from his New Kingston offices. (Photo: Dave Reid)

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Policy Coming To Empower Consumers To Make Informed Choices

The Government has implemented a project to prepare a consumer and welfare policy which, when completed, will empower consumers to make informed choices in the marketplace. This was disclosed by...

By: Alecia Smith, December 9, 2021

Director, Corruption Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement and Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Integrity Commission, Ryan Evans (centre, standing), addresses participants in the Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Sensitisation Workshop, held recently, at the offices of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) in Kingston.

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Gaming Commissions Take Steps to Combat Corruption, Strengthen Integrity and Good Governance

The three commissions responsible for regulating Jamaica’s gambling industry have taken steps to strengthen the culture of integrity, cement the standards of good governance and combat corruption in their organisations....

By: SHANNA K. SALMON, December 6, 2021

Legal Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission, Sacha-Gaye Russell.

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CAC Awards More Than $7m to Consumer to Settle Breaches of CPA

The Consumer Protection Tribunal has issued a ruling in favour of a consumer who sought redress through the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC). The amount of $7,587,000.00 was awarded to the...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, November 19, 2021

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw.

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Minister Shaw Hails Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has hailed the work of the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC), noting that the entity has remained “excellent” in protecting Jamaica’s...

By: Garfield L. Angus, October 30, 2021

Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and Chairman of Expo Jamaica Organising Committee, Aswad Morgan.

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Virtual Expo Jamaica on October 27

More than 200 buyers from North America, the United Kingdom (UK), Canada and the Caribbean are set to participate in the virtual staging of Expo Jamaica on Wednesday, October 27,...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, October 26, 2021

Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Carol Coy, speaking during the agency’s digital quarterly media briefing held recently.

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STATIN Develops Export and Import Price Indices

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who also has oversight responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, speaks at the virtual launch of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica’s Client Services Programme, today (October 21).

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BSJ Launches Client Services Programme

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched its Client Services Programme (CSP), to promote the international competitiveness of Jamaican producers through business development and trade. Speaking at the virtual...

By: Chanel Spence, October 22, 2021

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

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Bureau of Standards Recognises Outstanding and Long-serving Staff

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has recognised 52 staff members for long service and sterling work. At the entity’s virtual Long Service and Awards Function held on Wednesday (October...

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CAC Secures Over $14.7 Million On Behalf Of Aggrieved Consumers

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Policy Coming To Empower Consumers To Make Informed Choices

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CAC Awards More Than $7m to Consumer to Settle Breaches of CPA

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