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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon Norman Dunn, says the Government remains committed to facilitating an enabling environment for investments and business development in Jamaica. Speaking at the official opening of Amazing Concrete Finishes’ (ACF) western office in Montego Bay, St James, on Saturday (November 26), Dr.Continue reading “Gov’t Remains Committed to Facilitating an Enabling Business and Investment Environment”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn on Friday (November 18) toured Seprod’s Milk and Dairy Production Plant in St. Catherine, as part of activities to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Week. World Antimicrobial Resistance Week is being observed from November 18 -24, under the sub-theme ‘AntimicrobialContinue reading “Dr. Dunn Tours Seprod’s Milk and Dairy Production Plant”

MINISTER of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Dr Norman Dunn has declared that the Government has embarked on a game changing move with its decision to allow the use of intellectual property (IP) as collateral. “This undertaking is a bold and audacious endeavour that will potentially transform the business landscape andContinue reading “BOLD MOVE: Gov’t pushing plan allowing MSMEs to use intellectual property as collateral for loans”

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is upbeat about the prospect of commercial banks accepting intellectual property (IP) as collateral to provide financing to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). At the most recent Jamaica Observer Press Club where the concept of IP-backed financing to access business loans was discussed, JIPO’s Project Manager Kayanne Anderson stressedContinue reading “JIPO upbeat banks will accept IP as loan insurance”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will be launching a creative voices survey later this month to obtain empirical data on the cultural and creative industries (CCI). Deputy Chief Executive Officer (JBDC) Harold Davis said that the survey will help to provide an economic impact assessment of the sector. “It’s important to understand that ifContinue reading “JBDC to measure economic impact of creative, cultural industries”

As Jamaica’s resilience against the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fuel the economy’s gradual recovery from the resulting fallout, more persons are being encouraged to become entrepreneurs. This urging comes from Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, who was speaking during the recent Young Entrepreneurs AssociationContinue reading “More Persons Encouraged to Become Entrepreneurs”

A delegation comprising 17 companies from the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago is now in Jamaica on a trade mission. The four-day visit by the companies, which span construction, food and beverage, logistics, packaging and printing, chemicals as well as other sectors, is part of an effort to expand and promote bilateral export tradeContinue reading “Delegation from Trinidad on Four-Day Trade Mission to Jamaica”

Members of the country’s Muslim business community are being urged to seek collaboration and cooperation opportunities with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who made the call, said that such partnerships could bring many more Muslim investors to Jamaica. He was speaking recently atContinue reading “Industry Minister Urges Business Collaboration with Muslim Community”

Electrical products distributor and pipe manufacturer FosRich Company Limited has been hailed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, for its progressive business model. “FosRich has grown by leaps and bounds with new products, new locations, new partners, and an increase in employment from three employees. I have no hesitationContinue reading “FosRich Company Limited Lauded for Business Model”

Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) members are being encouraged by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, to capitalise on the country’s export opportunities, Speaking during a tour of the Wisynco Group’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in St. Catherine on Wednesday (November 9), Senator Hill said there is a US$4.5 billionContinue reading “Industry Minister Encourages JMEA Members to Export More”