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Acting Senior Director for Accreditation, Training and Quality Management at JANAAC Global Accreditation, Gabrielle Andrade Bell, underscores the critical role of accreditation in supporting Jamaica’s trade competitiveness and economic growth during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

JANAAC Urges SMEs to Harness Accreditation for Growth and Global Access

By: Sherika Williams, June 4, 2025

JANAAC Global Accreditation is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to leverage accreditation as a strategic tool for business expansion, operational strengthening, and global market access. Acting Senior Director for...

Acting Chief Executive Officer, JANAAC Global Accreditation, Dr. Yvette Castell, participates in a Jamaica Iinformation Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (June 3).

June 9 is World Accreditation Day

By: Sherika Hall, June 3, 2025

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), in discussion with (from left) President and Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, Christopher Zacca; President, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Sydney Thwaites and Executive Director, JMEA, Kamesha Blake, during the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Manufacture 360° Conference, at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on May 29.

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Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton (right), addresses the entity’s first Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series for the 2025/2026 fiscal year at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday, May 22. Looking on is Senior Director of Regulation, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at JSEZA, Ainsley Brown.

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Businesses Urged to Build “Geopolitical Muscle”

Jamaican businesses and exporters are being encouraged to strengthen their geopolitical awareness to better navigate the new trade realities. Senior Director of Regulation, Policy, Monitoring, and Enforcement at the Jamaica...

By: Okoye Henry, May 23, 2025

Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).

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Petrojam Generates Over US$500 Million From Fuel Exports Since 2024

Petrojam has exported 4.5 million barrels of petroleum products since 2024, generating more than US$500 million in export earnings. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the...

By: ROCHELLE WILLIAMS, May 20, 2025

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Dissatisfied Consumers Urged to Voice Concerns Through Proper Channels

Dissatisfied consumers are being encouraged to avoid social media rants and instead express their concerns respectfully and through the appropriate channels. Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Legal Officer, Tara Francis, in...

By: Rocheda Bartley, May 16, 2025

Vice President for Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton

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Strong International Interest in Beauty and Personal Care Industry

Strong international interest in Jamaica’s beauty and personal care industry is one of the positive outcomes from the staging of Expo Jamaica 2025. Vice President of Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation...

By: Rochelle Williams, May 16, 2025

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), greets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA), Dr. Ramesh Ramdeen, at the Doing Business With Jamaica Seminar held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Monday (May 12). The seminar signals the start of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Trade Mission to Jamaica.

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Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago Looking to Increase Trade and Investment

A delegation from Trinidad and Tobago is in the island as part of a business mission aimed at increasing trade and investment between the countries. The four-day Trinidad and Tobago...

By: Vanessa James, May 13, 2025

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), interacts with Executive Chairman, Agency for Inner-City Renewal (AIR) Limited, Dr. Henley Morgan (centre), and Programme Manager, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BIG EE) Programme, Christopher Brown, during the recent media launch of ‘Marijuwata’ bottled water at Spike Industries Limited’s Winward Road manufacturing plant in Kingston.

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US$18.3M Poured Into Jamaica’s Entrepreneurial Landscape

A total of US$18.3 million has, to date, been invested in Jamaica’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to foster growth and innovation in the sector. Programme Manager for the Development Bank of Jamaica...

By: ROCHELLE WILLIAMS, May 12, 2025

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), is greeted by Technical Consultant with the Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL), Nilsia Johnson (second left), at the recent accreditation ceremony for EHL, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston. Others pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Dr. Yvette Castell, and Director of the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Dr. Marlene Tapper.

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Persons Urged to Only Use Services of Labs That Are Certified

Persons seeking to engage the services of laboratories are urged to ensure that only entities that display their certificates get their business. Making the call, Minister of Industry, Investment and...

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), greets Ambassador of the European Union to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (left), during the official launch of the Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 on Tuesday (May 6), at the AC Hotel in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Executive Director of Caribbean Export, Dr. Damie Sinanan (second left) and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox. The three-day forum will be held from July 29 to 31 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St. James.

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Jamaica Can Lead Charge in Unlocking Caribbean Investments – Minister Hill

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is perfectly positioned to lead the charge in making the Caribbean the centre for investment and growth....

By: Vanessa James, May 7, 2025

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JANAAC Urges SMEs to Harness Accreditation for Growth and Global Access

June 9 is World Accreditation Day

Manufacturers Urged to Take Advantage of Productive Input Relief Programme

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Businesses Urged to Build “Geopolitical Muscle”

Petrojam Generates Over US$500 Million From Fuel Exports Since 2024

Dissatisfied Consumers Urged to Voice Concerns Through Proper Channels

Strong International Interest in Beauty and Personal Care Industry

Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago Looking to Increase Trade and Investment

US$18.3M Poured Into Jamaica’s Entrepreneurial Landscape

Persons Urged to Only Use Services of Labs That Are Certified

Jamaica Can Lead Charge in Unlocking Caribbean Investments – Minister Hill

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