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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of CocoaTown, Balu Balasubramanian (left), describes the use of a cocoa grinder during a tour of an exhibition at the International Fine Cocoa Conference and Chocolate Expo at the Spanish Court Hotel on February 6. At right is Vernon Barrett from Newer Worlds Ltd.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of CocoaTown, Balu Balasubramanian (left), describes the use of a cocoa grinder during a tour of an exhibition at the International Fine Cocoa Conference and Chocolate Expo at the Spanish Court Hotel on February 6. At right is Vernon Barrett from Newer Worlds Ltd.

Cocoa Industry to be Expanded

By: Denise Dennis , February 7, 2017
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government is committed to the expansion of the cocoa industry and will be offering increased support to stakeholders....
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

Jamaica Seeking Re-election to IMO Council

By: Chad Bryan , February 3, 2017
Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 1. Others (from left) are: Manager, Trademarks, Designs and Geographical Indications at JIPO, Adrienne Thompson, and Examination Officer in the Patent Directorate at JIPO, Tracey Herdsman.

JIPO Fulfils Mandate

By: Judith A. Hunter, February 3, 2017

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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), shares a light moment with Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby (left) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the press launch of the inaugural Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) Trade Show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11.
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JAMPRO Pushing for Simpler Ways to Trade

Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby, says the agency is currently pushing for simpler, more transparent and cheaper avenues for both the importation and exportation of products, to boost investment....
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By: Garwin Davis, January 17, 2017
Acting Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell (left), sharing food-safety tips at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. Others (from second left) are Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay and Senior Deputy Superintendent and Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emilio Ebanks.
Commerce

Food Safety Priority for CAC

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) says food safety during the Yuletide season remains a priority for the organisation. Speaking with JIS News, Acting Director of Communications at the CAC, Dorothy...
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By: Peta Gay Rowe, December 16, 2016
Acting Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell, cautions parents against buying defective toys at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Commerce

Be Vigilant when Buying Toys

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging adults to exercise caution when purchasing toys for children during the Christmas season. Acting Director of Communications at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, said...
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By: Peta Gay Rowe, December 15, 2016