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The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has announced that plans are in place to establish an ‘Export Academy’ to help bolster Jamaica’s export capacity. The platform will be a free online service provided by the Government through the entity. Trade Administrator and TBL Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, informed that the academy willContinue reading “Trade Board Limited to Establish ‘Export Academy’”

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max Programme is being hailed as a driver of business growth by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Delivering the keynote address at the closing ceremony for cohort three of the Enterprise Development for Export Growth under the initiative, held on June 20 atContinue reading “Industry Minister Hails JAMPRO’s Export Max Programme”

Selling products to overseas markets is a dream for many local business owners, but the process can be quite daunting. Thankfully, there is the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) ‘Export-readiness Checker’ to help entrepreneurs get started on those dreams. Developed to give businesses an idea of which market best suits their products based on their goals,Continue reading “Become Export Ready with JAMPRO”

A ‘4E’ strategy has been developed by the Trade Board Limited (TBL) to identify and resolve issues surrounding Jamaica’s exports. Trade Administrator and TBL Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, says this is among the strategies that are being pursued by the agency to support the country’s export growth. He was speaking atContinue reading “Trade Board Limited Develops ‘4E’ Export Strategy”

MINISTER of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill is hitting the road with a team to offer services, advice, and assistance to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the island. Addressing the weekly post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday, Hill said his ministry is joining forces with the Inter-American Development BankContinue reading “Hill to lead islandwide roadshows targeting MSMEs”

ROSE HALL, St James — Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill is looking for a silver lining in the increasing frequency of cyber attacks, pointing to potential careers for Jamaicans who can help thwart those intent on wreaking havoc in the digital space. There is a need, he said, for the country toContinue reading “Hill points to opportunities in cybersecurity”

More public and private entities are being encouraged to utilise the expertise of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) to ensure that the quality of their products and services meet international standards. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call during the JANAAC ‘CEO Breakfast’ at The JamaicaContinue reading “More Entities Encouraged to Utilise JANAAC’s Services”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to produce high-quality products for the international market. Senior business development officer at the JBDC, Colin Coley, made the assertion at the second JBDC Virtual Biz Zone Webinar in the Trade Series themed ‘Cost vs Quality: The Manufacturing Saga’ on MayContinue reading “Do not source cheap raw materials to reduce production costs – JBDC”

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is in the process of adding a fourth standard to its scope of services. “This fourth standard is for the accreditation of calibration laboratories to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard and is important for Jamaica, in support of our metrology system,” said the agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SharonmaeContinue reading “JANAAC to Add Fourth Standard to Scope of Services”

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) ‘CEO Breakfast’ will resume on Friday (June 9). The event is slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, starting at 8:00 a.m. It is being held to commemorate World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2023, under the theme ‘Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade’. Keynote speaker willContinue reading “JANAAC ‘CEO Breakfast’ Resumes on June 9”