Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, says the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) provides an opportunity for micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators to find new ways to expand their services and meet the needs of their consumers/clients. “It is now a time to do some seriousContinue reading “COVID-19 An Opportunity For MSMEs To Innovate”
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Special Advisory on JANAAC’s International Recognition for their Inspection Body Accreditation Programmes
The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is pleased to announce our signing of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) Multi-lateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for Accreditation of Inspection Bodies (IB) to the ISO/IEC 17020 standard on March 20, 2020. The extension of the Agency’s IAACContinue reading “Special Advisory on JANAAC’s International Recognition for their Inspection Body Accreditation Programmes”
Invitation for Bids for the Supply and Installation of Pumps and Pumping Equipment
The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) – United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF), in an amount equivalent to £35,515,000 towards the cost of the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project (EVADP) and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds to eligible payments under a contract forContinue reading “Invitation for Bids for the Supply and Installation of Pumps and Pumping Equipment”
Invitation for Bids for the Installation of Pipelines and Rehabilitation of Roads and Drainage Infrastructure
The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) – United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF), in an amount equivalent to £35,515,000 towards the cost of the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP) and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds to eligible payments under a contract forContinue reading “Invitation for Bids for the Installation of Pipelines and Rehabilitation of Roads and Drainage Infrastructure”
Price Gouging Resolution Passed in House
Today, March 25, 2020, the House of Parliament passed a resolution to combat price gouging, brought by State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. The Minister says the new resolution will regulate the sale of goods during the period of a Declaration of a Disaster Area and shall comeContinue reading “Price Gouging Resolution Passed in House”
JBDC makes adjustments to operations
KINGSTON, March 19 (JIS): The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has made adjustments to its operations as part of its effort to contain the risk of transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JBDC, Valerie Veira, said the organisation will not be facilitating face-to-face consultations/meetings orContinue reading “JBDC makes adjustments to operations”
Public gardens, zoo to close with immediate effect
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries wishes to advise that public gardens under its control will be closed with immediate effect until further notice in light of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The public gardens directly managed by MICAF include Castleton in St. Mary; Cinchona in St. Andrew and Bath in St. Thomas.Continue reading “Public gardens, zoo to close with immediate effect”
Jamaicans encouraged to purchase locally grown produce in light of COVID 19 spread
Jamaicans are being encouraged to purchase more locally grown fresh produce as world trade slows in light of the spread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). These produce are an important part of a healthy diet because they contain essential vitamins, minerals fibre and other nutrients needed to build the immune system. Minister of State in theContinue reading “Jamaicans encouraged to purchase locally grown produce in light of COVID 19 spread”
Updated COVID-19 Visitor Policy at MICAF
As Jamaica continues our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The MICAF and its agencies wishes to assure our valued stakeholders that we will remain fully functional and commit to meeting the needs of our key publics. We value our stakeholders and regret that we have to temporarily restrict access aimed at safeguarding yourContinue reading “Updated COVID-19 Visitor Policy at MICAF”
PM Urges Supermarkets To Promote Local Produce
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for supermarket suppliers to reduce food imports and promote more home-grown produce. “I’m not here saying that we must not import. The nature of our economy is that we have to import but… we have to be more strategic in our imports. We don’t need toContinue reading “PM Urges Supermarkets To Promote Local Produce”
