Author Archives: Sutania Lewis

NEW YORK, USA – May 9, 2025: Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, delivered the keynote address at the Investing in Jamaica and Housing Forum hosted at Resorts World, New York City, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The high-level event, staged by Jamaica’s Consulate General in New York in partnership withContinue reading “Minister Aubyn Hill Champions Jamaica’s Economic Strength and Export Strategy at New York Investment & Housing Forum”

The Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) 2025 is set for June 27 to 29 at the National Arena in Kingston. Now in its sixth staging, this year’s event will feature more than 100 exhibitors, showcasing an expanded array of local and international beauty (skincare and hair) wellness, and lifestyle products and services, while emphasising businessContinue reading “Jamaica’s Premier Beauty Expo Returns June 27-29 at National Arena”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is perfectly positioned to lead the charge in making the Caribbean the centre for investment and growth. He noted that the country’s proximity to the major markets, including the United States East Coast, makes it a top-five exporter in the Caribbean andContinue reading “Jamaica Can Lead Charge in Unlocking Caribbean Investments – Minister Hill”

With a solid framework, deep technical expertise and forward-thinking vision, Jamaica has established itself as the regional leader in radiation safety and security. The country is leading the way for Caribbean nations and earning international acclaim for its efforts in the peaceful application and regulation of ionising radiation. Central to this progress is the HazardousContinue reading “Jamaica Leads the Caribbean in Radiation Safety”

Increased export earnings from hot pepper are among the projected outcomes from the soon-to-be concluded ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project. The project aims to support increased compliance to sanitary and phytosanitary standards for production and export of Jamaica’s hot pepper to the EuropeanContinue reading “Project to Increase Export Earnings from Hot Pepper”

Jamaica is working towards introducing legislation to protect new plant varieties developed by local breeders, enabling them to benefit from and safeguard their innovations. This is in keeping with the broader strategy to modernise the country’s intellectual property (IP) framework and support key growth sectors such as agriculture. The proposed law would align Jamaica withContinue reading “Jamaica Moving to Protect Local Plant Innovations with New Legislation”

Fourteen local tech firms are among entities benefiting from export-readiness support under Cohort IV of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max programme. These firms, which are involved in software development, e-commerce, digital marketing, among other areas, are being positioned to expand their reach and take advantage of opportunities in the international market. The moveContinue reading “Local Tech Firms Get Export-Readiness Support”

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is encouraging Jamaicans of all ages to embrace the joy of reading as countries observe World Book and Copyright Day, today (April 23). Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at JIPO, Shantal English Richards, told JIS News that “the day is celebrated annually to promote reading, publishing and the protection of intellectualContinue reading “JIPO Encourages Jamaicans to Embrace The Joy of Reading”

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, delivers remarks during JIPO’s Intellectual Property Week Mini Business Expo and Concert at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew on Friday (April 25). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, and celebrated media personality, broadcaster, and lecturer, Fae Ellington, showcase their dancing skillsContinue reading “JIPO Intellectual Property Week Mini Business Expo and Concert (PHOTOS)”

Marijuata, the first item in a line of Jamaican culturally themed beverages, was launched on Tuesday (April 22) by the Agency for Inner-City Renewal (AIR). Positioned to tap into the lucrative health and wellness industry, the trademarked alkaline water product is naturally flavoured by infusing herbal/medicinal essences extracted from plants grown in Jamaica that areContinue reading “Community Development Organisation Launches Culturally-Themed Bottled Water”