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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has endorsed the theme for the upcoming Outsource2Jamaica Conference and commended the organisers for selecting one reflecting current developments in the outsourcing industry. The conference, being organised by the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), is slated for May 10 and 11 at the Jewels Grande Montego Bay All-Inclusive Resort andContinue reading “JAMPRO Endorses ‘Ahead of the Curve’ Theme for Outsource2Jamaica Conference”

The first two days of Expo Jamaica 2023 have been reserved exclusively for buyers to transact business with exhibitors. Expo Jamaica will be held from April 27 to 30 at the National Indoor Sports Centre and the National Arena in Kingston, under the theme: ‘Connecting the World to Jamaica.’ Speaking at a recent Jamaica InformationContinue reading “April 27 & 28 Are Buyers’ Days at Expo Jamaica”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is moving to make doing business within the medicinal cannabis industry easier. Speaking at a press conference, held at Jamaica House on April 13, Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said efforts will be made to ensure that the Jamaican market has all the medicinal cannabis itContinue reading “Business Path Being Cleared for Medicinal Cannabis Industry Players”

Expo Jamaica 2023 provides the opportunity for businesses to jump-start exports  coming out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, says President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood.  “We see this as an event to re-energise our manufacturers, who are now gearing up and putting behind us, the recovery mode or survival modeContinue reading “Expo Jamaica to Help Re-Energise Exports”

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is playing its part to strengthen Jamaica’s export market by ensuring that the quality of the products that are exported meet international standards. Since the agency was established in 2007, they have been robustly seeking to get as many certification bodies as possible and other conformity assessment entitiesContinue reading “JANAAC Ensures Exports Meet Int’l Standards”

The Government has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to implement a project to strengthen the country’s international competitiveness in the hot pepper industry. The project, titled ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’, is expected to be completed byContinue reading “Government Partners with FAO to Strengthen Int’l Competitiveness in Hot Pepper Industry”

A total of 20 micro-entrepreneurs who benefitted from grants under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) II, cycles one and two, were recognized for their outstanding achievements by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). The entrepreneurs are from the communities of Denham Town, August Town and Greenwich Town in Kingston and St. Andrew, Treadlight inContinue reading “Outstanding Micro-Entrepreneurs Awarded”

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) has taken the initiative to broaden the scope of its services and now offers accreditation for certification bodies both locally and overseas. During a recent interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sharonmae Shirley, said that they have been, year on year, expanding all services to meetContinue reading “JANAAC Now Offers Accreditation for Certification Bodies Locally and Overseas”

SHELLIE LEON, CEO and registrar (acting interim) of the Companies of Jamaica (COJ), is encouraged by the commitment of entrepreneurs to positioning their businesses for continuity and expansion as seen in an 11 per cent increase in the number of companies incorporated for 2022. Data from the COJ shows that 5,412 new limited liability companiesContinue reading “More entrepreneurs choosing company status”

Three hundred and seventy-four participants from across the world have registered for the 48th staging of Expo Jamaica, the largest exhibition and trade show in the Caribbean. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the announcement while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held today (April 4)Continue reading “Hundreds of Participants Register for Expo Jamaica”