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Prices at Approved/Accredited/Pre-Accredited Private Laboratories/ Medical Facilities for SAR-COV-2 in Jamaica as at June 16, 2021: Click here for full list: 

The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), the Hon. Audley Shaw has established a Cannabis Industry Development Taskforce, chaired by the Hon. Norman Dunn, Minister of State, MIIC, with the inaugural meeting held yesterday June 17. The Taskforce has been established to determine strategies critical to enhancing growth and development of the local cannabisContinue reading “Dunn developing blueprint for Jamaica’s cannabis sector”

Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), LeVaughn Flynn, says Jamaica must better position itself to capitalise on the growing global market for cannabis, as more countries are permitting its use for medicinal, scientific and therapeutic purposes. “Specifically, we need to get to a place where we are producing more cannabis by-products like nutraceutical pills,Continue reading “Jamaica Must Prepare To Cash In On Growing Global Cannabis Market – Flynn”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has emphasised the importance of accreditation for effective response to major environmental protection issues in the Caribbean region. He was addressing the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) webinar, titled, ‘Climate Change: Impacts on Regional Economic Growth and Development’, in recognition of World Accreditation Day, onContinue reading “Industry Minister Emphasises Significance Of Accreditation”

Codex Alimentarius:  is a collection of internationally adopted food standards and related texts presented in a uniform manner. These food standards and related texts aim at protecting consumers’ health and ensuring fair practices in the food trade.   I am pleased to join the National Codex Committee of Jamaica and the World in celebrating WorldContinue reading “World Food Safety Day 2021 – Hon. Audley Shaw”

The National Codex Committee (NCC) is recognising World Food Safety Day, which is globally celebrated on June 7, with a week of activities. The week of activities, held under the theme ‘Safe Food Now for a Healthy Jamaica’, began on May 31 and will culminate on Monday, June 7 with two webinars. The first webinarContinue reading “Activities To Recognise World Food Safety Day”

The National Codex Committee, under the theme, Safe Food Now For a Healthy Jamaica, invites you to an exciting celebration service to recognise World Food Safety Day (WFSD) on June 7, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Both Minister Shaw and Minister Green will join in the celebration!! Our partners from PAHO/WHO, FAO andContinue reading “World Food Safety Day Virtual Webinar”

Eat it Safe: Everyone has a right to safe, healthy and nutritious food.  The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries along with the Ministry of Health and Wellness jointly chairs the National Codex Committee, which is comprised of public and private sector representatives, discussing Food Safety matters for Jamaica’sContinue reading “World Food Safety Day 2021”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging more entrepreneurs to formalise their businesses through registration in order to gain access to greater funding opportunities with lower interest rates. He said formalisation will also allow businesses to become more competitive in the local as well as the international marketplace. “Instead of goingContinue reading “Minister Shaw Urges Businesses To Get Formal”

Business industry stakeholders are optimistic about the benefits to be derived from Jamaica’s impending accession to the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, also known as the Madrid Protocol. The global treaty, which is administered by the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), facilitates the processContinue reading “Business Leaders Optimistic Of Benefits From Madrid Protocol”