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President of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), Yoni Epstein (at podium), addresses the Montego Bay Free zone Company forum under the theme: 'BPO – exploring opportunities within the sector', which was held at the Montego Bay Community College recently, as part of the company’s 30th anniversary celebration. At the head table (from left) are: Moderator and Deputy Chairman of the Montego Bay Free zone Board, Shallman Scott; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards.
President of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), Yoni Epstein (at podium), addresses the Montego Bay Free zone Company forum under the theme: 'BPO – exploring opportunities within the sector', which was held at the Montego Bay Community College recently, as part of the company’s 30th anniversary celebration. At the head table (from left) are: Moderator and Deputy Chairman of the Montego Bay Free zone Board, Shallman Scott; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards.

Government Lauded for Support of BPO Sector

By: Sharon Earle, April 1, 2015
President of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), Yoni Epstein, has lauded the Government for its support of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, and the impact this...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (centre, background), looks on as Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency, Yasuo Takase (right) presents a cheque for $12 million to Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Winsome Wilkins, to undertake a training programme to benefit the small business sector. The signing ceremony was held on March 18, at the CVSS’ Camp Road offices in Kingston. Others sharing the moment are Chairman of the CVSS, Owen Bernard (left, background); and Executive Chairman of the RESET Caribbean Foundation, which will manage the training facilities, Collette Campbell.

RESET Caribbean – A Partner in Small Business Development

By: Rochelle Williams , April 1, 2015
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, delivering the keynote address at the launch of COK Sodality Co-operative Credit Union Micro Finance Unit, on Slipe Road, in Kingston, March 25.

Task Force Set Up To Assist MSMEs

By: Garfield L. Angus, March 26, 2015

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Global Senior Vice President, Service and Design at Vista Print, Jon Habeski, giving an update on his company’s 12 years of operation in Montego Bay. The company, which started with 20 employees has grown to 850 employees and is now operating from 92,000 square feet of office space in the Barnett Technology Centre.
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Vista Print Carving Name in ICT Sector

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By: Marlon Tingling, March 23, 2015
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Jamaica Meeting Int’l Food Safety Standards

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, says Jamaica has been making critical advances in meeting international food requirements. This includes training...
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By: Glenis A. Rose, March 19, 2015
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Focus On Forests March 21

Saturday, March 21 will be observed as International Day of Forests under the theme: ‘Forest Climate Change’. Managing Director of The Forest Conservancy (TFC), Guy Symes, is encouraging Jamaicans to...
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By: Judith Hunter, March 18, 2015