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Government, in its push to sell more local products to the international market, says its strategy isn’t to settle with any one approach but to engage a myriad of strategies as it seeks to drive exports and to settle perennial trade imbalances. While acknowledging data which point to an underutilisation of a number of trade deals,Continue reading “Government to review trade deals as it explore new export opportunities”

Local filmmakers and creatives are being encouraged to capitalise on the opportunities that exist from Artificial Intelligence (AI) while educating themselves about the associated threats. Speaking with JIS News, newly appointed Film Commissioner at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jackie Jacqueline Jackson, said that the industry will have to contend with AI. “AI is comingContinue reading “AI Can Be Seen as an Opportunity – Film Commissioner”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is seeking to remove barriers to get small businesses to increase exports. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said the Ministry has several programmes designed to assist small business operators to export their goods and services. Senator Hill was speaking on the Nationwide News Network (NNN) radioContinue reading “Industry Ministry Removing Barriers to Push Exports”

Businesses interested in participating in two upcoming overseas missions being organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce are encouraged to complete and submit the relevant application forms by Monday, August 21. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, will be leading the trade missions to New York and London that are slated forContinue reading “Businesses Urged to Sign Up for New York, London Trade Missions”

In 2024, the Companies Office of Jamaica, COJ, will be upgrading its online portal to incorporate the filing of annual returns along with the supporting documents. Presently, the returns have to be filed in person at the Companies Office of Jamaica… Presently, the returns have to be filed in person at the Companies Office ofContinue reading “Annual returns going online: Companies Office platform expected to reduce rejections”

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) has certified the St. Kitts and Nevis-based CARIB Brewery Limited for food safety management systems. This has been done in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000:2018 standard. This standard defines what an organisation must do to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards andContinue reading “NCBJ Presents ISO Certificate to Carib Brewery”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reiterated the call for the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector to produce for the overseas market. He said that exporting what we produce is key to becoming a rich nation. “Every entrepreneur must understand that we must export; we must notContinue reading “Industry Minister Continues Export Push”

Distinguished business leader, Mark Myers, has been appointed the new Board Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who noted that Mr. Myers will bring a wealth of experience as a seasoned business leader, having already made significant contributionsContinue reading “JAMPRO Gets New Chairman”

VENTURING into international markets can be a formidable task for small businesses. To do so they often need help finding distribution channels, gaining access to trade shows and expos, making contact with buyers, and acquiring the technical knowledge to transform their operations for export. Many companies turn to organisations such as the Jamaica Promotions CorporationContinue reading “Export readiness: Proactive measures for small businesses in global markets”

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially those in the food processing industry, are being encouraged to ensure that food product labels and packages meet regulatory standards. The call came from Technician in the Science and Technology Division at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Pauline Bailey, who was speaking at a recentContinue reading “Food Processing Businesses Must Ensure That Labels Meet Regulatory Standards”