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Newly appointed Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (2nd right), in discussion with Acting CEO, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Gary Scott (right); President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (left); and Permanent Secretary, MIIC, Sancia Bennett-Templer, during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Thursday, February 3, 2022.Continue reading “Planning Meeting: Upcoming 8th Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) 2022”

AFTER two decades of lobbying to get Jamaica listed as a member of the Madrid Protocol, the country is now successful in that effort. Diane Edwards, president at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro), extended congratulations to the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office and the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce for the success. Edwards said in aContinue reading “Signed and sealed: Jampro turns a cartwheel as Jamaica accesses the Madrid Protocol”

THE Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) continues to press its case against misuse of the name Jamaica by producers who sell goods on the international market seeking to benefit from the brand value inherent in the name, although having no connection to the country. So far it has been a mission impossible, with presentations madeContinue reading “JIPO seeks country name protection for Jamaica”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will resume its weekly online series, ‘JBDC Virtual Biz Zone’, for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with its first webinar on February 1, beginning at 10:00 a.m. via the Zoom platform. Information on how to register is available at the JBDC website at www.jbdc.net or on any ofContinue reading “JBDC Virtual Biz Zone Resumes February 1”

WITH THE murder rate in the country reeling at more than three persons per day since the beginning of the year, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill has expressed the view that criminal activity will not stop planned investments slated to take place in the country. Arguing that the Government has the issueContinue reading “High crime levels will not stop investments – Hill”

As of Friday 28th January 2022, persons wishing to obtain information on approved COVID-19 testing facilities in Jamaica will only be able to do so through the public website of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), www.janaac.gov.jm. There are forty (40) approved COVID-19 testing facilities currently in Jamaica. The public may access the fullContinue reading “JANAAC, Only Reference Point For COVID-19 Testing”

The nation’s customs officers are being encouraged to always adhere to the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Code of Conduct as they perform their daily tasks. Making the call, State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said they are doing “valiant work” to keep “our borders safe”, andContinue reading “Customs Officers Encouraged to Obey Code of Conduct”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses divisional heads and staff at the first general staff meeting, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Tuesday, January 19, 2022. Minister Hill charged the divisional heads and staff to partner with him to serve people, investors and businesses differently by ensuringContinue reading “Newly appointed Minister Hon. Aubyn Hill meets with MIIC staff at First General Meeting”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), in discussion with CEO, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC),  Sharonmae Shirley (2nd left); and Director, Strategic Planning, Business Development and Promotions, JANAAC, Cassetta Green (left). Also participating are Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett-Templer (3rd left); Advisors to the Hon. Minister, Bobby HoneyghanContinue reading “Minister Hill meets with JANAAC’s CEO Sharonmae Shirley”

More than 1,500 guests from some 140 countries are set to attend the Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) 2022 that is scheduled for June 13 to 17 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Jamaica, through the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), was selected to host the eighth annualContinue reading “Jamaica To Host AICE 2022 Global Free Zones Conference”