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Consumers have been encouraged to use the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) mobile application for guidance, in making local purchasing decisions. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, told JIS News that the application supports the Commission’s efforts to keep consumers in the know. “We want our consumersContinue reading “Consumers Encouraged to Use CAC App”

Global outsourcing company Intelcia officially opened its first Caribbean office in Kingston on Thursday (September 22). The company, based in New Kingston, now employs 600 Jamaicans, with more persons to be engaged as the entity continues to build out its staff complement. Intelcia is a global player in outsourcing offering solutions in four main areasContinue reading “Intelcia Provides 600 New Jobs”

Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has secured global outsourcing player, Intelcia, to join the country’s growing Global Digital Services sector. Intelcia, is the first Northern African outsourcing company to launch in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Intelcia inaugurated its first site in Jamaica following a ceremony on September 22nd, 2022, which was attendedContinue reading “Global Outsourcing Moroccan Company, Intelcia, Officially Launches in Jamaica”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) secured $15.9 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022. This is almost double the amount of $8.4 million obtained for consumers in the corresponding period in 2021. Of the $15.9 million secured so far this year, the top threeContinue reading “CAC Secures $15.9 Million for Aggrieved Consumers”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has reported the findings of this year’s annual school textbook survey, which was conducted between August 8 and 12. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (September 13), the CAC’s Director of Research, Racquel White, said the findings revealed that there was an average 8.51 per cent increase in textbookContinue reading “Average 8.51 Per Cent Increase in Textbook Prices – CAC”

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently partnered with the Jamaica-USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) and the Jamaica Consulate General for Southeast States, to host JUSACC’S annual Power Lunch and Business Expo in Davie, Florida. The event brought together stakeholders from the Jamaican diaspora and the business community in Florida to network and learn about opportunities inContinue reading “JAMPRO Presents Business Opportunities to Jamaican Diaspora in South Florida”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) encourages parents to invest in staple textbooks, such as dictionaries and atlases, and offers cost-saving tips when these are being purchased for school-aged children. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, the CAC’s Director of Research, Racquel White, said while the Ministry of Education and Youth providesContinue reading “CAC Encourages Parents to Invest in Staple Textbooks”

THE NATIONAL Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) has allocated $100 million for an e-commerce fund to assist small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) expand their digital footprint. Through a partnership with the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), the ‘EXIM Ecommerce Funder’ will finance up to 80 per cent of the associated costs of criticalContinue reading “EXIM Bank sets up $100m loan fund for SMEs to expand digital footprint”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says with medical cannabis gaining significant international traction, Jamaica remains on the cusp of being a major legal transshipment hub. Speaking at the fifth CanEX Jamaica Business Conference and Expo, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. JamesContinue reading “Jamaica Poised to Become A Major Medical Cannabis Industry Player”

The first cohort of 114 persons, who participated in the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, have graduated and are now expected to bolster the leadership capacity in the rapidly growing industry. The programme, which was launched in 2020, allows GSS firms to upskill their employees into new areas of management and provides the workersContinue reading “First 114 Apprentices Graduate from Global Services Sector Programme”