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The new gamma irradiation machine to be installed at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) is expected to strengthen agricultural output, particularly for coconuts. Director General of the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, said the mutation breeding programme for coconuts will increase significantly. “The irradiator should be at ICENSContinue reading “New Irradiator to Strengthen Agricultural Output”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Small Business Expo and Conference returns with the 13th staging on May 30, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grand flagship business and networking event is slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston under the theme ‘D.R.I.V.E… Entrepreneurs Journey to Export’. The expo andContinue reading “JBDC Small Business Expo Returns on May 30”

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, has highlighted the need for the strengthening of partnerships to foster the growth and success of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Such collaboration involves government, corporations and MSME stakeholders. “As we enter into the new Budget year, we are looking forward toContinue reading “JBDC CEO Urges Strategic Partnerships to Support MSMEs”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging homeowners and developers to invest in renewable energy solutions. “I really believe renewable water and renewable energy – solar, maybe wind in some places – must be a part of the buildout,” he said, while addressing the recent REMAX Power Brokers CoffeeContinue reading “Homeowners, Developers Urged to Invest in Renewable Energy”

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton (second right) and Acting Vice President, Investment and Linkages, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Gail Barrett (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the entities, while President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (second left) and Senior Director,Continue reading “Photo: JAMPRO and JSEZA Sign MOU to Strengthen Cooperation”

As the world celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2024, we must reflect on the evolving landscape of consumer rights, especially in artificial intelligence (AI). In a world increasingly driven by data and algorithms, ensuring fair and responsible AI for consumers has become a pressing concern. Within the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), the CARICOMContinue reading “CARICOM Competition Commission message for World Consumer Rights Day 2024, under the theme “Fair and responsible AI for consumers””

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) handled 1,292 complaints and resolved 893 up to February of the current fiscal year, an increase of 24 and 11 respectively, over the similar period in 2022/23. The figures were provided by the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, who addressed a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.Continue reading “Increase in Number of Cases Handled and Resolved by CAC”

JAMAICA Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is urging micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to prioritise well-researched product development for maximum profitability. According to Keera Walters, assistant manager of the Business Advisory Services Unit at JBDC, there has been a trend of businesses emerging without proper research, and it is not exclusive to Jamaica. She highlightedContinue reading “Research, adapt, or risk ‘vacuum’ profit loss! ­— JBDC”

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has concluded a series of highly successful ‘SEZ Unplugged’ training workshops, which the entity organised as part of efforts to foster growth and development within special economic zones (SEZs). The workshops, which were held in February and early March, brought together industry experts, business leaders and stakeholders fromContinue reading “JSEZA Concludes Highly Successful Special Economic Zone Training Workshop Series”

The wide range of reforms implemented to improve the process of doing business in Jamaica were the focal points of the Jamaica Business Reform Forum held on Wednesday, March 13, at the AC Marriott Hotel. The event, staged by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), saw dozens of public-and-private-sector players in attendance, discussingContinue reading “MIIC, JAMPRO promote ease-of-doing-business initiatives”