The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is urging current and potential clients to be cautious of persons claiming they can assist with application submission and other business processes of the Authority. O’Shane Williams, acting senior director of operation at CLA, said: “The CLA is the only agency mandated by law to process applications and issue licences.Continue reading “CLA cautions clients against seeking assistance from persons to complete applications to authority”
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MSMEs Encouraged to Access Productive Inputs Relief Scheme
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to take advantage of the Government’s Productive Inputs Relief (PIR) scheme, which facilitates duty-free importation of specific items intended for productive use. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, extended the invitation while addressing the Honey Bun FoundationContinue reading “MSMEs Encouraged to Access Productive Inputs Relief Scheme”
Industry Minister Says Jamaica is Attractive Investment Destination
Jamaica is positioned as an attractive investment destination, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Addressing the Global Tourism Resilience Conference 2023 on February 15, at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona, Senator Hill informed that the country “grew by 8.2 per cent in the 2021 fiscalContinue reading “Industry Minister Says Jamaica is Attractive Investment Destination”
Senator Hill to Lead Delegation to Sierra Leone
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, will head a delegation from Jamaica to Sierra Leone. “I’m going to take businesspeople to Freetown (the capital city) so that the connections can be made,” he noted. The Minister was speaking at the Global Tourism Resilience Conference 2023, at the University of theContinue reading “Senator Hill to Lead Delegation to Sierra Leone”
Be Careful of Persons Who Claim They Can Assist with Applications – CLA
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is advising current and potential clients to be cautious of persons claiming they can assist with application submission and other business processes of the Authority. The call has come from Acting Senior Director of Operations, O’Shane Williams, who is reminding the public that “the CLA is the only agency mandatedContinue reading “Be Careful of Persons Who Claim They Can Assist with Applications – CLA”
Jamaica Standard for Telemedicine Launched
Persons accessing virtual healthcare in Jamaica can now have greater confidence that the services being delivered are of a high standard. This, as the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched the JS 359:2022 Jamaican Standard Specification for Telemedicine, which provides the framework through which telemedicine may be safely practised while upholding the integrity ofContinue reading “Jamaica Standard for Telemedicine Launched”
Jampro gets new head
THE board of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) has appointed Shullette Cox as its new president. Cox, who started her career at Jampro as an intern more than 20 years ago, was appointed vice-president in August 2013, and most recently led the Research, Advocacy and Project Implementation Division. In that role she led in supporting theContinue reading “Jampro gets new head”
Jamaica standard for telemedicine launched
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Persons accessing virtual healthcare in Jamaica can now have greater confidence that the services being delivered are of a high standard. This, as the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched the JS 359:2022 Jamaican Standard Specification for Telemedicine, which provides the framework through which telemedicine may be safely practised while upholdingContinue reading “Jamaica standard for telemedicine launched”
Government ‘resolute’ on trading with Africa — Hill
MINISTER of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill said the Government is resolute in its commitment to increase trade with the African continent. Speaking Wednesday at the Regional Headquarters of The University of the West Indies in Mona, St Andrew, during the African-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum held under the theme: ‘Key Strategies forContinue reading “Government ‘resolute’ on trading with Africa — Hill”
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT READINESS PROJECT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is inviting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to submit applications for the Public Procurement Readiness Project. The project will be implemented by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The project is seeking to target 150 MSMEs to increase their participation in the public procurement process, by enhancing their capacityContinue reading “PUBLIC PROCUREMENT READINESS PROJECT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS”
