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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has urged Micro Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to make better use of Intellectual Property (IP) assets to protect their innovations and to improve their growth potential especially against the background of the globally increasing demand to utilize the virtual or online spaces for business.Continue reading “Minister Shaw urges MSMEs to utilize Intellectual Property”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, is lauding J. Wray and Nephew Limited (JWN), on its continued commitment to supporting Jamaica’s economic growth and development, despite the challenges being faced by local businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Shaw was speaking during an introductory meeting with senior executives of J. WrayContinue reading “Minister Shaw Lauds J. Wray and Nephew’s Commitment to Economic Development”

A new board of the Sugar Industry Authority is expected to be appointed before month end. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green signalled that the first order of business for the new board will be to lead a review of the SIA. “Discussions have started under the previous Ministry of Industry, Commerce, AgricultureContinue reading “New board of SIA to be appointed before month end”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, has reiterated the Government’s commitment in supporting Jamaica’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), noting that the government has long recognized that in order to achieve growth we must do so from the ground up and develop our MSME sector.Continue reading “Government committed to supporting the MSME sector – Min. Dunn”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce and Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Manchester, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the provision of education and training opportunities for young people is his top priority. He was addressing a meeting with Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, and MPs for the parish, held in Williamsfield on ThursdayContinue reading “MINISTER SHAW FOCUSED ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF YOUTH IN MANCHESTER”

Platform to make it easier to do business in Jamaica The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has launched the first phase of the National Business Portal (NBP) to facilitate multiple business-to-government transactions in one online location. The website, dobusiness.gov.jm, was built by eGov Jamaica Ltd. The platform aims to strengthen the investment environment in Jamaica byContinue reading “JAMPRO Launches National Business Portal (NBP)”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is calling on businesses to place greater emphasis on increasing employee engagement, noting that this is critical in achieving the levels of productivity needed to boost economic growth. He was addressing the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Engagement Seminar,Continue reading “Firms Urged to Increase Employee Engagement”

Project Manager of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Selena Ledgister, says the new vessel purchased by the agency will boost the enforcement capacity of the operators of the special fishery conservation areas and help them to preserve Jamaica’s no-fishing zones. “With the acquisition ofContinue reading “National Fisheries Authority boosts enforcement capacity of fish sanctuaries”

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling upon the international community to help Jamaica in its drive to stamp out illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Minister Green made the call during the launch of an enforcement vessel by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in Kingston on October 30. Noting that poachingContinue reading “Green calls on international community for help to stamp out IUU fishing”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has signalled his commitment to explore the possibilities of pursuing greater cooperation with the Government of the People’s Republic of China in several areas of trade and, in particular, assistance with the export of pork to China. The Minister exchanged ideas on the matter with,Continue reading “China and Jamaica exploring greater collaboration in bilateral trade”