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December 2020
 

29 December 2020

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), points at a jar of CBD oil being held by State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), while chemist at the Organic Growth Holdings (OGH) hemp facility, Jordan McKenzie (second from left), explains the process of making the substance. Observing is OGH pharmacist, Layanne Bloomfield. Occasion was a tour of the OGH hemp facility in Jackson Town, Trelawny, on Friday (December 18).

Industry Minister Tours OGH After First Shipment Of Cannabidiol Oil

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 29 Dec 2020    admin   
Following the first shipment of cannabidiol (CBD) oil to Delaware in the United States by Organic Growth Holdings (OGH) in Trelawny, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, toured the facility on December 18. The Minister was accompanied by State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. The tour of the hemp facility in Jackson Town was carried out to get an overview of its operations and processes. At a press briefing that preceded the tour, Mr. Shaw congratulated OGH on the milestone. “I am really happy to know that you have successfully exported your...


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Information Technology (IT) Manager, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Andrew Evelyn, speaking at a JIS Think Tank.

CAC Encouraging Greater Use Of Its Mobile App

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 29 Dec 2020    admin   
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging more Jamaicans to make use of its mobile application (app) in order to find the best prices for goods and services. The CAC Jamaica App, which was launched in December 2019, allows consumers to compare prices for products being sold across the island at businesses registered with the agency. Some 4,000 persons have already used the app, which can be downloaded through the Google Play Store. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank held recently, Information Technology (IT) Manager at the CAC, Andrew Evelyn, said that the agency wants more persons to...


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Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Senior Citizens Advised To Seek Help for Online Banking

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 29 Dec 2020    admin   
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging senior citizens to request assistance to utilise the automated services and online platforms when banking. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, noted that the pandemic has resulted in financial institutions increasing the contactless services that they offer. “The financial sector is moving online and I know for many persons this is not very comfortable, especially when you are not au fait with this technology, and we know it’s very difficult for the senior...


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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

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