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Five technology firms have signed on to the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) accelerator project, which aims to build the capacity of local entities to access business opportunities in overseas markets and grow their revenue. These are Bluedot Insights, MC Systems, Smart Mobile Solutions, ResolveIT Service Centre, and Port Computer Services Limited. A total of 20Continue reading “Five Firms Sign on to JAMPRO’s Technology Accelerator Project”

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) kicked off phase two of its customer engagement programme with a sensitisation session, titled ‘In the Zone’, on Friday, March 10. The programme will feature several interactive educational sessions aimed at improving stakeholder engagement and heightening awareness about the efficient operation of special economic zones (SEZs) in Jamaica.Continue reading “JSEZA Kicks Off Phase Two of Its Customer Engagement Programme”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has handled 1,268 complaints and secured more than $36 million in refund/compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers from April 2022 to present. The figures were reported by the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, who was addressing a Jamaica Information Service JIS Think Tank on Thursday, March 9. Mrs. AllenContinue reading “CAC Secures Over $36 Million for Aggrieved Consumers”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging parents/guardians to include children in the process when planning a budget. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CAC, Dolsie Allen, said that getting children involved will ensure they become aware of the family’s financial situation. “When they are part of the process, andContinue reading “Parents Encouraged to Include Children in Budget Planning”

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”

Industry leaders, international experts, traders and exporters will join the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) and border regulatory agencies (BRAs) for a trade forum, on Wednesday, March 15. The topic to be discussed is ‘Facilitating Competitive, Safe and Secure Cross-border Trade: What will it take?’. The forum will be held at the UniversityContinue reading “Industry Ministry Hosts Trade Forum March 15”

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”

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”

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”