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Established in 1958, the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) undertakes the Government’s programme of surveillance and regulation of the food (including animal feed) industry. Under the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act (1958), Regulations (1973) and Amendments (2019), the FSPID’s core mandate surrounds the safety and wholesomeness of all food entering commerce inContinue reading “Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division”

The Department has the responsibility for administering the Co-operative Societies Act; the Friendly Societies Act; the Industrial and Provident Act;  the Agricultural Loan Societies and Approved Organizations and their respective Regulations and is designated Charities Authority under the Charities Act 2013. Its objectives are to facilitate the establishment of Registered Charitable Organizations; Co-operative Societies; SocietiesContinue reading “Department of Cooperatives and Friendly Societies”

The vision of the Office is to be the premier provider of insolvency administration services in Jamaica. Mission Statement To provide a comprehensive and efficient insolvency administration service that adheres to international standards and best practices, aimed at assisting debtors to become financially stable through the proficient administration of their affairs, the satisfaction of theirContinue reading “Office of the Government Trustee”

The Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI), a department under the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce, has two main roles: In carrying out its mandate, the OSI contributes to national growth by ensuring the existence of an efficient regime for insolvency administration thereby promoting investors’ confidence in the economy. Mission To regulate theContinue reading “Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency”

The HSRA has the responsibility for administering the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, 2015 and Regulations 2019. The Act applies to: possession, acquisition, production, manufacture, processing, transfer, development, handling, storage, import, export or disposal of natural and artificial radioactive material, nuclear material, ionizing radiation apparatus and devices emitting ionizing radiation. The Act also applies to construction of facilitiesContinue reading “Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA)”

Want to know how to grow your business?   Access Jamaica Business Gateway.  Through the GATEWAY, entrepreneurs and large businesses can easily access business information; providing guidance on government requirements; and offers personalised support for registered investments.  Did you know you can REGISTER an investment idea?  Within the Jamaica Business Gateway platform and investment facilitation process,Continue reading “Jamaica Business Gateway”

The range of financial support available to nano businesses through to corporations is vast, especially those facilitated by the agencies of Jamaica’s Business Ministry.  The agencies primarily tasked with exploring and providing financing are:   EXIM  As the country’s ‘export credit agency’, EXIM Bank provides financing for the export and import of goods and services toContinue reading “Get Funding Support”

Through the Jamaica’s Business Ministry, there are several avenues through which entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, large companies and corporations can Get Ready To Export.  Trade Board Limited  Export Academy  Trade Board Limited has a groundbreaking platform to equip Jamaican businesses with the necessary training to successfully export their goods and services. EXPORT ACADEMYContinue reading “Get Ready To Export”