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The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising consumers to be vigilant about getting a receipt when they are making transactions. Speaking at a virtual event, ‘Jamaica Consumer Talks’, on Wednesday, December 2, Regional Officer at the CAC, Richard Rowe, encouraged consumers to desist from leaving business places with a product or item without securing adequateContinue reading “Consumers Must Demand Receipts – CAC”

Over 8000 import and export permits have been approved by the Trade Board Limited, through the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) portal, since June 2020. JSWIFT is a single electronic platform providing fully automated access to all cross-border regulatory agencies, enabling traders and their representatives to transact all businesses online. The one-stop-shop allows importersContinue reading “Over 8,000 Permits Approved Through JSWIFT Since June”

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that Jamaica’s digital global services industry is being targeted for growth, and that the industry is projected to grow by 20% over the next four years. Addressing an American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Caribbean Region Virtual Trade Mission and Networking Event at the Ministry’s New KingstonContinue reading “Jamaica’s digital global services industry targeted for growth, says Minister Shaw”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is partnering with international organisation, CIAL Dun & Bradstreet, to deliver critical development services to operators in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector as they grapple with the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The agreement between the entities was signed on Wednesday (November 18) during a ceremonyContinue reading “JBDC Partners with CIAL Dun & Bradstreet to Assist MSMEs”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at the signing of a virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Ceremony for Caricom Manufacturers Association, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. The purpose of the MoU is to establish the principles and basis for increased cooperation among the Manufacturing AssociationsContinue reading “Minister Shaw speaking at the signing of a virtual MoU Ceremony for Caricom Manufacturers Association”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), along with co-owners of Adam and Eve Day Spa, Garth Walker (left) and Kimisha Walker, during a tour of the Spa’s new facilities and location on Old Hope Road in Kingston, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), delights himself in the Rainforest Spa Treatment Room along with co-owners of Adam and Eve Day Spa, Garth Walker (centre); and Kimmy Walker, during a tour of the Spa’s new facilities and location on Old Hope Road in Kingston, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is embarking on an initiative to facilitate the digitization of over 25,000 business enterprises’ operations within the next three years. “With the demand to go digital, especially given the current [coronavirus (COVID-19)] pandemic, information technology-enabled services, logistics and digital transfers of goods andContinue reading “Gov’t Looking To Facilitate Digitization Of Over 25,000 Business Enterprises’ Operations”

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), on Tuesday (November 17), unveiled its newest certification product – the ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The Standard, which was launched virtually by Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, outlines the requirements that stakeholders along the food chain can incorporate in their operations toContinue reading “NCBJ Unveils Newest Certification Product”

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says that an “all-of-Government” approach is being employed to improve the trade and business environment. Speaking at a recently held JIS Think Tank, Dr. Dunn said that part of the approach involves the use of technology to improve efficiency in doing business. HeContinue reading “All-Of-Government Approach Being Employed To Improve Business Environment”