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Quality and standards are fundamental to the competitiveness of Jamaican products and services, both at home and abroad. MIIC provides robust oversight and regulation to ensure compliance with international benchmarks through its agencies and technical divisions. The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) develops, promotes, and enforces standards across industries, while the National Compliance and RegulatoryContinue reading “Quality and Standards”

Through Jamaica’s Business Ministry, there are several agencies and pathways designed to help entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, and large corporations meet national and international industry standards. Maintaining standards not only protects consumers and businesses but also ensures Jamaican goods and services are competitive in local, regional, and global markets. Bureau of Standards JamaicaContinue reading “Meet Industry Standards”

The Access to Information Act gives a general right of access to official documents held by government organizations. These include: Government Ministries, Agencies and Departments, Statutory Bodies, Parish Councils, wholly-owned Government companies or those in which the Government has more than 50% shares and publicly-funded educational institutions. It is noteworthy that some documents are exempt fromContinue reading “Access to Information”

The Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA) was established by statute in 2011 to market and promote Jamaica as a jurisdiction for international financial and business services. JIFSA’s mandate is centred on stimulating economic growth and encouraging investments within the Jamaican economy. JIFSA will encourage multinationals to establish entities in Jamaica which will provide financial and business services toContinue reading “Jamaica International Financial Services Authority”

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)”