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The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) says it will focus on financial literacy for World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), which will be observed on Wednesday, March 15, under the theme ‘Level Up: Manage Your Money’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 9), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, said that the observance allows forContinue reading “CAC Focuses on Financial Literacy for World Consumer Rights Day”

The two-day trade mission to Trinidad and Tobago, led by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is currently under way. The mission, which will take place from March 9 to 10, will seek to expand co-operation in trade affairs between the two countries, with great focus being placed on creatingContinue reading “Industry Minister Heads Trade Mission in Trinidad and Tobago”

Sixteen communities and approximately 128 small traditional cannabis farmers will be targeted for support over the next three to four years under the Alternative Development Programme 2.0. The programme aims to eliminate illicit cultivation of cannabis by transitioning farmers into the legally regulated industry. “Participating communities would be allowed to cultivate up to 10 acresContinue reading “128 Small Ganja Farmers Targeted for Support”

Local businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of opportunities under the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), designed to open up and enhance trade between the UK and signatory CARIFORUM States. This is a reciprocal trade and development partnership that facilitates duty-free, quota-free access for CARIFORUM exports, among other things. Addressing the United Kingdom-Jamaica TradeContinue reading “Local Businesses Urged to Take Advantage of Opportunities Under CARIFORUM-UK EPA”

ritish High Commissioner to Jamaica Judith Slater is urging the political directorate to ratify the Cariforum-United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement (UK EPA) and entrench it in law as companies seek to deepen trade and investment ties between both countries. The Cariforum-UK EPA is a trade agreement signed between the UK and 14 Cariforum countries that cameContinue reading “Ratify the trade agreement, British high commissioner pleads”

Individuals, particularly those in the music industry, are being encouraged to manage and monetise their intellectual property to secure their future. The call was made by Minister of State at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, at the ‘Sounds of Success’ seminar, hosted by the Jamaica Intellectual PropertyContinue reading “Musicians Urged to Monetise Intellectual Property”

The Government will, over the next three years, facilitate local and foreign private investments under the National Investment Policy, with a view to enhancing clarity, certainty, and predictability, and boosting investor confidence. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2023/24 Ceremonial OpeningContinue reading “Gov’t Targeting Increased Local and Foreign Investments Over the Next Three Years”

The roll-out of a new energy loan product by the Jamaica Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) will enable more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to transition to greater use of renewables, especially now as more businesses push to diversify their energy mix and cut operational cost. At a launch event Thursday, managing director of the EXIMContinue reading “EXIM plugs solar loan product for SMEs”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (centre) observes as Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Caribshopper, Kadion Preston (left) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood, shake hands following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Outpost Republic, LadyContinue reading “JMEA and Caribshopper partner to expend market access for MSMEs”

FirstRock Real Estate Investments (FREI) will soon be bringing its $2.5-billion luxury residential development, Bonne Chance, to market. Located at 8A Brompton Road on the outskirts of New Kingston, the nine-storey, mid-level high-rise complex will feature 43 units, ranging from studios to penthouse suites. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on Thursday (February 23). It willContinue reading “Ground Broken For $2.5-Billion Housing Development in Kingston”