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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. (FILE)
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. (FILE)

Entrepreneurs Must be Given Opportunity to Succeed – Industry Minister

By: Garwin Davis, January 24, 2017
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government is determined to create a business-friendly environment where entrepreneurs are given every opportunity to succeed. “We, as...
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), is in light conversation with Chairman of JAMPRO, Don Wehby (left) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) Metry Seaga, at the media launch of the Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11. The trade show is slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 1 to 4.

JMA Promises Successful Trade Show

By: Garwin Davis, January 17, 2017
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.

JAMPRO Pushing for Simpler Ways to Trade

By: Garwin Davis, January 17, 2017

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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.
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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.
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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
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. (FILE)
Commerce

No Evidence of Plastic in Rice

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says there is no evidence of plastic in the samples of rice tested by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ)....
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By: Latonya Linton , December 14, 2016