Athletes are being encouraged to leverage their intellectual property (IP) for business success through the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO). This call came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, during his address at JIPO’s Intellectual Property and Sports Symposium and Showcase, held on Wednesday (April 29)Continue reading “JIPO Urges Athletes to Harness Intellectual Property for Business Success”
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Jamaica deepens partnership with Japan to strengthen agro-industrial value chains
The local agro-industrial sector is set to receive a significant boost following a deepening of bilateral relations with Japan, aimed at improving productivity, resilience and export readiness among small enterprises. Under a Japan-funded project being implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), approximately US$200,000 will be injected into the country’s agro-processing industry. TheContinue reading “Jamaica deepens partnership with Japan to strengthen agro-industrial value chains”
JBDC – Jamaican manufacturers urged to compete not copy
With the Manufacturing sector taking a hit following Hurricane Melissa, Jamaican producers need to be able to innovate to compete both globally and internationally. Manager of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) Marketing Services Unit, Janine Fletcher-Taylor, says the agency has observed a growing trend of producers entering markets with products that closely resemble existingContinue reading “JBDC – Jamaican manufacturers urged to compete not copy”
JIPO Encourages Jamaicans to Take Full Advantage of International IP Treaties
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is encouraging Jamaicans to take full advantage of international intellectual property (IP) treaties to secure and expand protection for their creations beyond national borders. Highlighting the growing importance of global competitiveness, the entity’s Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Shantal English-Richards, emphasised that intellectual property is not limited to local registration butContinue reading “JIPO Encourages Jamaicans to Take Full Advantage of International IP Treaties”
Medical Cannabis Industry Stakeholders Welcome Regulatory Amendments
Stakeholders in Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry have welcomed recent amendments to the Dangerous Drugs (Cannabis Licensing) (Interim) Regulations. The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has launched the Medical Cannabis Special Permit Programme, a landmark initiative designed to expand access and promote the inclusion of traditional ganja growers within Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry. This initiative was officiallyContinue reading “Medical Cannabis Industry Stakeholders Welcome Regulatory Amendments”
Cement shipments coming amid local production challenges
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce says several interim measures have been implemented to address the shortage of cement locally, one of which will see Jamaica receiving additional supplies this weekend. It says Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) has diverted a vessel, previously en route to the Bahamas to arrive in Jamaica on SaturdayContinue reading “Cement shipments coming amid local production challenges”
MIIC takes action to stabilise cement supply and support key economic sectors
Kingston, Jamaica — The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) says it is moving to stabilise cement supply after heavy rainfall disrupted operations at Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL), affecting availability on the market. In a release on Thursday, the ministry said interim measures have been put in place as CCCL works to restoreContinue reading “MIIC takes action to stabilise cement supply and support key economic sectors”
Young Entrepreneurs Urged to Prepare for Opportunities Under NARRA
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging young entrepreneurs, including students, to prepare for business opportunities that will become available through the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). He made the call while addressing student innovators participating in the Know Your Numbers Competition at the University of Technology (UTech) Technology InnovationContinue reading “Young Entrepreneurs Urged to Prepare for Opportunities Under NARRA”
The MIIC Takes Action to Stabilise Cement Supply and Support Key Economic Sectors
Kingston, Jamaica: The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, wishes to advise the public that the continuous heavy rainfall across the island in recent weeks has resulted in operational challenges at Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) which has affected the supply of cement in the market. Interim measures have been swiftly implementedContinue reading “The MIIC Takes Action to Stabilise Cement Supply and Support Key Economic Sectors”
JCC Anti-Illicit Trade Forum 2026 – Senator Aubyn Hill – Remarks
Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, delivered the feature address on the topic “Direct Financial and Broader Economic Consequences of Illicit Trade: how illicit activity creates an uneven playing field, undercuts compliant businesses, and discourages investment and innovation across Jamaica’s key productive sectors.” at the JCC Annual Anti-Illicit Trade Forum heldContinue reading “JCC Anti-Illicit Trade Forum 2026 – Senator Aubyn Hill – Remarks”
