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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the local starch industry as a major sector for investment to boost food security and economic prosperity. He noted that the sector has significant potential for commercial activities to serve local and export markets. Investing in the cultivation of produce such as sweetContinue reading “Industry Minister Promoting Investment in Starches”

  he Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) has launched its innovative Online Beneficial Ownership Training (OBOT)  Platform to empower stakeholders with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of beneficial ownership. OBOT Platform, available at www.botrainingjamaica.com, will provide courses focused on beneficial ownership to the public. It offers an opportunity to gain a deeperContinue reading “Companies Office unveils beneficial ownership training platform”

Agency says cost of critical basic food items remains relatively constant Although there were concerns raised that some proprietors may have been unjustly increasing the prices of goods and services in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) said it has found no evidence to support this. The agency that is responsibleContinue reading “CAC: No sign of price gouging”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is set to embark on the second year of its transformative digital transition programme. This undertaking is aimed at, among other things, assisting in propelling Jamaica into a fully digital economy. JBDC Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira, made the announcement in her remarks delivered during the Digital Jamaica SummitContinue reading “JBDC Embarking on Second Year of Digital Transition Programme”

An Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Unit has been established within the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) to enhance regulatory compliance and transparency. This strategic move comes in response to the heightened scrutiny and monitoring efforts by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to combat money laundering and ensure financial integrity. Speaking at a recent Jamaica InformationContinue reading “COJ Establishes Anti-Money Laundering Unit”

Business operators in Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are being urged to register as data controllers in an effort to mitigate risks and increase investor interest. Under the Data Protection Act, persons who hold, receive, use, collect or deal with personally identifiable information of any individual are considered data controllers, and must register with theContinue reading “SEZ Business Operators Urged to Register as Data Controllers”

Jamaica has taken a significant step towards inclusivity with the recent amendment to the Copyright Act, prior to the country’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty on August 28, 2024. The treaty, designed to facilitate access to published works for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled, marks a critical advancement in addressingContinue reading “Copyright Act Amended to Facilitate Individuals Who are Blind or Visually Impaired”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging persons to use its price enquiry tool as a resource to obtain valuable information to assist in textbook purchases, in their back-to-school preparation. Persons can access the price enquiry tool on the Commission’s website, cac.gov.jm. Between July 29 and August 2024, the Commission visited 64 bookstores across the islandContinue reading “Consumers Urged to Use CAC’s Price Enquiry Tool for Textbook Purchases”

A total of 130 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) recently benefited from training to bolster their capacity to compete for public-sector contracts. The four-part Public Procurement Readiness Project workshops were organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and facilitated by the Office of Public Procurement Policy (OPPP) within the Ministry of FinanceContinue reading “130 MSMEs Benefit from Procurement Readiness Training”

Jamaica marked a momentous occasion on Wednesday, August 28, when the nation officially acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty. The Treaty, which was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2013, is a pivotal international agreement designed to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled.Continue reading “Jamaica Accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty”