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The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will stage a virtual Business Dialogue today, Wednesday (March 10) under the theme ‘Agriculture Is Big Business: Beyond Crop & Catch’. The forum is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include presentations from the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Floyd Green and State Minister in theContinue reading “JBDC To Stage Virtual Business Dialogue On Agriculture Today”

Jamaicans in the diaspora are being encouraged to invest in several potential areas of opportunity that have been identified locally by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). JAMPRO Vice President for Sales and Promotion, Norman Naar, says they include tourism, agriculture/agro-business, manufacturing, and mining, noting that these and others are key investment opportunities that position Jamaica asContinue reading “Jamaicans In Diaspora Encouraged to Invest in Local Ventures”

As the Government continues to strengthen the nation’s coronavirus (COVID-19) testing capabilities, Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, is assuring that only test kits approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness are being used in accredited medical testing facilities. “Currently inContinue reading “Only Approved COVID-19 Test Kits Being Used By Accredited Local Labs”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) says there are many benefits that operators within the agricultural sector can access by formalising their operations. Speaking with the JIS News, Assistant Manager, Business Advisory Services at the JBDC, Keera Walters, argues that formalisation is the key to farmers and fisherfolk achieving economic growth. “Formalisation enables you toContinue reading “JBDC Outlines Benefits For Formal Operators In The Agricultural Sector”

There is renewed enthusiasm within the Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector, following the recent announcement by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. The Hon. Nigel Clarke’s of the removal of the Customs Administration Fee (CAF) during his presentation in the opening of the 2021/2022 budget debate. The removal of the CAFContinue reading “Removal of CAF sparks renewed fervour in MSME sector”

On Monday, March 1, Mrs. Sancia Bennett Templer joined the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) as its new Permanent Secretary. Mrs.  Bennett Templer joins the MIIC from the Ministry of Justice, where she served as Permanent Secretary.  Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence, who had portfolio responsibilities for both MIIC and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries,Continue reading “Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce welcomes new Permanent Secretary”

Applications are now open for the project “Formalizing Operators in the Jamaican Agricultural & Fisheries Sector”. Click here for application form.

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is advising that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lincoln Allen, will demit office on February 28, 2021 having served the Authority for three (3) years after assuming the role of CEO on March 1, 2018. Under his leadership, the Authority has realized improved organizational efficiencies, increased stakeholders’confidence and seen theContinue reading “Transformation Was His Mission – CLA Bids Adieu to CEO Lincoln Allen”

The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has welcomed the newly appointed chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Le Vaugh Flynn, and has tasked the chairman to move post-haste to improve the growth of the industry. Speaking at a virtual introductory meeting hosted by the Ministry today, Minister Shaw, whileContinue reading “Minister Shaw Welcomes New Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority – Tasks Board to Pick Up The Pace of Growth”

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn has commended the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) for making concerted efforts to improve its operational standards and to maintain and also gain international accreditation for its services. Addressing senior managers at the Gordon Town Road facilityContinue reading “Minister Dunn commends FSPID for pursuing ISO certification and improved accreditation for testing labs”