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“FORMALISING YOUR business has more benefits than disadvantages, but many people shy away from the process owing to myths about taxation,” says Kawain Fearon, public relations officer, Companies Office of Jamaica. Fearon explained that an informal business is one that is involved in the production and trade of goods and services that are unregistered, orContinue reading “More benefits than disadvantages to formalise your business – Companies Office of Jamaica”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce with oversight responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Audley Shaw says Jamaica has started to show strong signs of recovery due to relations with the diaspora and retrievals in the services of goods-producing industries. He said this resulted in a 12.9 per cent expansion on Gross Domestic ProductContinue reading “Diaspora making strong contribution to Jamaica’s recovery”

Jamaica’s primary investment promotions agency, Jampro is rolling out the red carpet to local and international investors at its two-day virtual investment conference titled ‘Explore: Do Business Jamaica’, which kicks off today. The conference, which continues until tomorrow, is seen by Jampro as integral to the drive to speed up the country’s economic recovery. TheContinue reading “Investment conference kicks off today”

Jamaica joins the rest of the world in observing World Antimicrobial Awareness Week from November 18 to 24, under the theme ‘Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance – Handle Antimicrobials with care’. The week will be marked with a series of activities to increase awareness and understanding of global antimicrobial resistance, through effective communication, education and training.Continue reading “Antimicrobial Awareness Week To Be Observed Nov. 18-24”

Minister of State in the Industry, Investment and Commerce Ministry, Dr the Hon Norman Dunn, is urging scrap metal dealers to abide by the regulations of the industry and not accept stolen copper wires for export. In a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday, November 15, the minister noted that the ongoingContinue reading “Do not Accept Stolen Scrap Metal – Minister Dunn”

The upcoming virtual investment conference, ‘Explore: Do Business Jamaica’, to be hosted by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), is an integral part of the drive to speed up the country’s economic recovery. Slated for Wednesday, November 17 and  Thursday, November 18, the conference aims to promote Jamaica’s growing sectors, investment opportunities and the island’s positive businessContinue reading “JAMPRO Hosts Virtual Investment Conference Nov. 17-18”

SEE FULL FLYER HERE Join us at #ExploreDoBusinessJamaica Virtual Investment Conference where we’ll focus on investment opportunities in Agribusiness, Energy, Creative Industries, Global Digital Services, Logistics & Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Mining and Tourism. Learn how Jamaica stacks up with the latest global trends in key sectors from international experts. Join other global business players toContinue reading “Virtual Investment Conference”

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In acknowledging the link between the growth of the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sector and the country’s economic recovery, Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce Audley Shaw says the Government remains committed in facilitating the development of a robust and enabling policy ecosystem. Speaking at the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) Success Summit held recently,Continue reading “Shaw reinforces support to MSME sector”

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), an arm of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, on Wednesday, November 10, handed over certificates to six local companies that are now-certified to international and national standards. Three companies received the ISO 9001:2015 stamp of approval. They are fertilizer and pesticide manufacturer and distributor, Newport-Fersan (Jamaica)Continue reading “Six Local Companies Receive Certification”