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Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JIPO Encourages Creatives to Improve Their Knowledge of Copyright and Related Rights

Published On: October 29th, 2024

Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, is urging Creatives across Jamaica to improve their understanding of copyright and related rights to protect their valuable intellectual creations. During a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, he advised that while copyright protection is automatic upon the creation of a work, knowledge is the...

Harold Davis appointed JBDC acting CEO

Published On: October 28th, 2024

Valerie Veira demits office having head JBDC for several years Harold Davis has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) with the departure of long-time CEO, Valerie Veira, who has gone on retirement. Davis, who has been Veira’s Deputy serving in that capacity since the agency’s inception in 2001. He is a trained Industrial Engineer with...

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

JIPO Helps Foster Growth and Effectiveness of CMOs

Published On: October 25th, 2024

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) plays a crucial role in fostering the growth and effectiveness of Collective Management Organisations (CMOs), which are vital to the protection and management of intellectual property rights for creative individuals. Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, JIPO, Shantal English, informed JIS News that the Office’s assistance includes hosting quarterly meetings with CMOs to...

Cheryl Martin Tracey (right), director of field operations at Consumer Affairs Commission makes a point during a recent Business Forum held at the offices of the Jamaica Observer. Looking on is (from left) Tara Francis, legal officer and CEO, Dolsie Allen

CAC says not all increases mean price gouging

Published On: October 25th, 2024

Amid heightened, mostly informal complaints and rants from consumers concerned about price increases in the market, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has sought to inform the public that not all cases amounts to price gouging. Price gouging, which the entity said was more linked to unexplained increases, occurs when the cost of an item becomes two or three times more than the actual price. The phenomena...

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

MSMEs Encouraged to Help Shape Country’s Digital Future

Published On: October 25th, 2024

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to play their part in shaping Jamaica’s digital future. The call came from Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, who recently participated in the JIS TV programme, ‘Get the Facts’. “Digital transformation is no longer a nice thing to have; it’s a need to have...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, October 23.

JIPO Executive Director Calls for More Support for CMOs

Published On: October 25th, 2024

Executive Director at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, is urging the public, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to enhance their support for Collective Management Organisations (CMOs). These include the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP), Jamaica Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY), and the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS). During a JIS ‘...

Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JIPO Encourages Creatives to Improve Their Knowledge of Copyright and Related Rights

Published On: October 29th, 2024

Harold Davis appointed JBDC acting CEO

Published On: October 28th, 2024

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

JIPO Helps Foster Growth and Effectiveness of CMOs

Published On: October 25th, 2024

Cheryl Martin Tracey (right), director of field operations at Consumer Affairs Commission makes a point during a recent Business Forum held at the offices of the Jamaica Observer. Looking on is (from left) Tara Francis, legal officer and CEO, Dolsie Allen

CAC says not all increases mean price gouging

Published On: October 25th, 2024

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

MSMEs Encouraged to Help Shape Country’s Digital Future

Published On: October 25th, 2024

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, October 23.

JIPO Executive Director Calls for More Support for CMOs

Published On: October 25th, 2024

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Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

We have, therefore, placed much energy and enthusiasm into the development of this website to provide timely information on the Ministry, our agencies and programmes.