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Kingston Creative hosted its fourth annual pitch competition on Friday, November 24 at the new Kingston Creative co-working space located at 107 Harbour Street, as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and supporting creative entrepreneurs. Developed in partnership with the IDB Lab, JAMPRO and the Development Bank of Jamaica, ‘Best Pitch Forward’ showcasesContinue reading “Creative entrepreneurs win $550,000 in seed funding…4th edition of Pitch Competition infuses capital into Orange Economy”

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is working to strengthen the country’s disaster resilience by training more stakeholders to ensure compliance with updated building codes. Building codes are standards and regulations referenced in the Building Act, 2018 and implemented through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. Director of Standards at the BSJ, JuliaContinue reading “BSJ Facilitating Stakeholder Training to Ensure Building Code Compliance”

Consumers are being urged to be vigilant over the festive season for online fraud involving fictitious e-commerce stores, in light of reports surfacing of multiple incidents occurring. Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, says consumers must ensure they undertake due diligence when shopping virtually. “You must look to see whetherContinue reading “Online Holiday Shoppers Urged to Be Vigilant for Suspicious Activities”

Consumers are being encouraged to strategise and reduce their use of cash during the holiday season and even beyond. The advice comes from the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), in light of an increase in complaints of challenges in accessing cash at automated banking machines (ABMs). Director of Communications, Latoya Halstead, told a JIS Think TankContinue reading “CAC Encourages Consumers to Reduce Cash Use During Christmas Season”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured $22 million in refund/compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers for the period April to October 2023. This was revealed by Communications Director at the CAC, Latoya Halstead, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (December 14), at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Ms. Halstead notedContinue reading “CAC Secures $22 Million on Behalf of Aggrieved Consumers”

Tour and hospitality company Jolly Trotters Limited following a recent partnership with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will expand its business with the opening of a new souvenir shop for tourists, to be traded under the name Trotters Tings by Things Jamaican. The store expected to come on stream in January 2024 aims toContinue reading “Jolly Trotters forges partnership with JBDC on new souvenir shop …yearns for greater partnership and support from players in the local tourist industry”

SOME companies are willing to spend millions on the registration of their trademarks because they understand the value and goodwill that may be associated with a brand represented by a trademark. The intangible assets of an enterprise, including trademarks, can be more valuable than its tangible assets, including land. A trademark is defined in TheContinue reading “New JBDC agro-processing incubator to drive innovation and exports”

LILLIPUT, St James — Basking in recent improvements Jamaica has made which make the country attractive to investors, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill has called on the co-founders of TechBeach Retreat (TBR) Jamaica to invest in the country. “So Kyle [Maloney, co-founder from Trinidad], I invite each of you visionary entrepreneursContinue reading “Hill encourages tech groups to invest in Jamaica”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), interacts with attendees during the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) 15th Anniversary Awards Celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (December 4). From left are JANAAC Council Member, Stephen Dawkins; Chief Executive Officer, Sharonmae Shirley, and Chairman,Continue reading “PHOTOS: Minister Hill Attends JANAAC’S 15th Anniversary Awards Celebration”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), presents a trophy to the top student, Recardo McLarty from Sagility business process outsourcing company. Occasion was the graduation ceremony for supervisors in the global services sector held on December 6 at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) in Kingston.