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Kingston, Jamaica – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has announced the appointment of Melanie Subratie as the new Chairman of JAMPRO, Jamaica’s trade and investment promotion agency, in the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce. Subratie’s appointment took effect on Monday July 25, 2022 following the resignation of Senator Don Wehby on FridayContinue reading “Melanie Subratie Named Chairman of JAMPRO”

Lilyclaire Bellamy, Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) participated in the Sixty-Third Series of Meetings of the Assembles of Member States of WIPIO, July 14-22, 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland. She shared that “the government of Jamaica has historically been committed to finding a way for persons in the MSME sector to have accessContinue reading “JIPO Participates in Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO”

On Thursday July 21, 2022 Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill toured the production set of “Get Millie Black,” an HBO produced television series based on the novel of the same name by Man Booker Prize-winning author, Marlon James. Senator Hill was accompanied by Sancia Bennett Templer, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce,Continue reading “Investment Minister Tours Jamaican Set of HBO Film, “Get Millie Black””

There were high praises for the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) at today’s JANAAC FDA Recognition and Accreditation Awards, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. Delivering the keynote address, Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill announced that JANAAC has been approved by the United States FoodContinue reading “High Praises for JANAAC and BSJ at FDA Recognition and Accreditation Awards”

Senator Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, is encouraging Jamaican entrepreneurs, based locally and in the Diaspora, to have their businesses showcased on the world stage by using the opportunity offered at the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022 (AICE 2022) to be held in Montego Bay, JuneContinue reading “Investment Minister Encourages Local & Diaspora Participation in World Free Zones Exhibition & Conference”

Jamaica must look to become more self-sufficient in imported commodities that can be produced locally, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. Speaking at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ meeting, at the AC Hotel Kingston, on April 21, Dr. DunnContinue reading “Industry State Minister Emphasises Need For Self-Sufficiency”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging industry leaders to be intentional about digitalisation as a strategic imperative to lower costs, improve efficiency and customer experience, and increase productivity and profits. Speaking at the fifth staging of the annual information technology and business conference, TechCon, Senator Hill said thatContinue reading “Industry Minister Highlights Importance Of Digitalisation”

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is positioning Jamaica to tap into the multi-trillion-dollar Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment market. ESG investing refers to putting money in companies, which, through their environmental performance, social impact and governance issues, are focused on balancing people, planet and profits. It is becoming increasingly popular as investorsContinue reading “JSEZA Sets Sights On Multi-Trillion-Dollar ESG Market”

The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) has officially launched its online registration and monitoring system as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Addressing the official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday (April 14), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. NormanContinue reading “DCFS Online Registration Now Operational”

    CLICK LINK HERE FOR FULL IP WEEK SCHEDULE       Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day (Join us on social media and tell us about a book you have read) Sunday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. Transformed Life Church 63 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10 Open Invitation, hybridContinue reading “IP Week 2022”