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Chair, Pharmacy Council of Jamaica, Dr Ernestine Watson, responds to questions regarding illicit drugs during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) inaugural Anti-Illicit Trade Forum, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (April 30). The other panellists are (from left) General Manager, Spirits Pool Association, Christopher Gentles; and Head of Trade, Carreras Limited, Emmanuel Ruiz.

Officials Warn Against Unregulated Online Drug Sales in Jamaica

By: Donique Weston, May 2, 2025

Jamaicans are being cautioned against purchasing pharmaceutical drugs advertised on social media and similar platforms. This warning came from Pharmacy Council of Jamaica Chair, Dr. Ernestine Watson. She was speaking...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), converses with (from left) Founder/Coordinator, Jamaica International Beauty Expo, Suzette Brown; Director of the O Spot Skincare Clinic in Toronto, Canada, Orica Smart, and Lead, Canadian Delegation to the Expo, Keisha Pinto. The occasion was the media launch for the Expo’s 2025 staging on Tuesday (April 29) at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston.

Jamaica’s Premier Beauty Expo Returns June 27-29 at National Arena

By: Britney Stevens, May 1, 2025

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers remarks during the Jamaica International Beauty Expo 2025 media launch at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston on Tuesday (April 29).

Beauty and Wellness Entrepreneurs Urged to Tap into the Sectors’ Economic Potential

By: Britney Stevens, May 1, 2025

Commerce 11 months ago Government Continues to Implement Measures to Support Re-Emergence of Manufacturing Industry
By: Yhomo Hutchinson, April 30, 2025
Agriculture 11 months ago JACRA to Implement Cutting-Edge Traceability and Regulatory Platform This Year
By: Twila Wheelan, April 29, 2025
Commerce 11 months ago Project to Increase Export Earnings from Hot Pepper
By: Rochelle Williams, April 28, 2025

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), shares a photo opportunity with (from second left) General Manager, Jamaica Association of Composers Authors and Publishers (JACAP), Lydia Rose; General Manager, Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS), Evon Mullings; and Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, during JIPO’s Intellectual Property Week Mini Business Expo and Concert at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew on Friday (April 25).

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JIPO Intellectual Property Week Mini Business Expo and Concert (PHOTOS)

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), speaks to Executive Chairman of the Agency for Innercity Renewal (AIR) Limited, Dr. Henley Morgan about the ‘Marijuwata’ bottled water, which the organisation launched on Tuesday (April 22) at Spike Industries Limited’s Winward Road manufacturing plant in Kingston.

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Community Development Organisation Launches Culturally-Themed Bottled Water

Marijuata, the first item in a line of Jamaican culturally themed beverages, was launched on Tuesday (April 22) by the Agency for Inner-City Renewal (AIR). Positioned to tap into the...

By: Rochelle Williams, April 25, 2025

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

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Local Tech Firms Get Export-Readiness Support

Fourteen local tech firms are among entities benefiting from export-readiness support under Cohort IV of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max programme. These firms, which are involved in software...

By: Rochelle Williams, April 25, 2025

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Lilyclaire Bellamy.

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Jamaica Moving to Protect Local Plant Innovations with New Legislation

Jamaica is working towards introducing legislation to protect new plant varieties developed by local breeders, enabling them to benefit from and safeguard their innovations. This is in keeping with the...

By: Sherika Williams, April 24, 2025

Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

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Jamaica Leads the Caribbean in Radiation Safety

With a solid framework, deep technical expertise and forward-thinking vision, Jamaica has established itself as the regional leader in radiation safety and security. The country is leading the way for...

By: Sherika Hall, April 23, 2025

Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English Richards.

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JIPO Encourages Jamaicans to Embrace The Joy of Reading

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is encouraging Jamaicans of all ages to embrace the joy of reading as countries observe World Book and Copyright Day, today (April 23). Deputy...

By: Sherika Hall, April 23, 2025

Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English Richards, highlights the creativity and purpose behind the JIPO X JaRIA Original Song Competition, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’. The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) collaborated with JIPO on the initiative.

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JIPO JaRIA Original Song Competition Sets Stage for World IP Day Celebrations in Jamaica

In the lead-up to World Intellectual Property Day 2025 on April 26, the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), in collaboration with the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), hosted the highly...

By: Sherika Hall, April 23, 2025

Director General of the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (April 16), at the agency’s Television Department on South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.

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HSRA Urges Users of Ionising Radiation to Obtain Official Authorisation

The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) is intensifying its call for all facilities and professionals using ionising radiation to obtain official authorisation. This is in keeping with national regulations and...

By: Sherika Williams, April 16, 2025