The Trade Board Limited (TBL) continues to promote the Jamaica Trade Information Portal (JTIP), which provides exporters and importers with data on the regulatory requirements to conduct trade transactions via the Internet. On Thursday, October 6, representatives from the TBL presented the information portal to the United States Diplomatic Corps. The presentation demonstrated the tradeContinue reading “Trade Board Continues to Promote JTIP”
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Chartered Accountants Urged to Help Pitch SEZs
Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) are being urged to support the Government’s pitch about investment opportunities in the country, particularly the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call as he addressed a recent taxation webinar hosted by the ICAJ.Continue reading “Chartered Accountants Urged to Help Pitch SEZs”
Minister Hill Leads Jamaican Mission to Guyana – Aims for Enhanced Collaboration for Growth
A large Jamaican delegation of public and private sector entities will embark on a mission to Georgetown, Guyana, scheduled for October 2nd – 7 th 2022. The mission will be led by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce. The mission to Guyana aligns with the thrust by Minister Hill toContinue reading “Minister Hill Leads Jamaican Mission to Guyana – Aims for Enhanced Collaboration for Growth”
Special Economic Zones Act Amendments to Ensure International Obligations Compliance
SENATOR Aubyn Hill said changes made in the Senate on Friday to the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act are to ensure compliance with international obligations. The proposed amendments to the SEZ Act include not allowing entities that carry out intellectual property activities within SEZs to operate after March 31, 2023. According to Hill, these establishmentsContinue reading “Special Economic Zones Act Amendments to Ensure International Obligations Compliance”
House of Representatives Opens Debate on Special Economic Zone Amendment Act
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (September 27), opened the debate on the Special Economic Zone Amendment Act. The legislation seeks to ensure conformity with international standards of tax transparency and improve the efficiency of the regime’s administration. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, whoContinue reading “House of Representatives Opens Debate on Special Economic Zone Amendment Act”
Book on Development of Bureau of Standards Jamaica Launched
A book that chronicles the development of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) from its formative years into what has become one of the Caribbean’s foremost authorities on standardisation was launched on Thursday (September 29). Entitled ‘The Development of the Jamaica Bureau of Standards’, the book is authored by Revd. Dr. Artnel Henry, who wasContinue reading “Book on Development of Bureau of Standards Jamaica Launched”
NCRA Appeals to Block Makers to Maintain Standards
The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is making a special appeal to block makers to ensure that standards are maintained when making their products. Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, NCRA, Dr. Wendell Richards, said that checks carried out by inspectors have revealed substandard blocks from some block makers. Speaking at a recent JamaicaContinue reading “NCRA Appeals to Block Makers to Maintain Standards”
Digital Transformation Key to Improve Ease of Doing Business – Dr. Dunn
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is placing greater emphasis on digital transformation as a key tool to improve the ease of doing business as the country solidifies its position as the logistics destination of choice. Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said this is being done throughContinue reading “Digital Transformation Key to Improve Ease of Doing Business – Dr. Dunn”
Consumers Should Make CAC First Point of Contact – NCRA Official
Consumers who find themselves with substandard products are being reminded to make the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) their first point of contact for redress, prior to going to the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA). Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (September 27), Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate atContinue reading “Consumers Should Make CAC First Point of Contact – NCRA Official”
Global Services Apprenticeship Graduates Encouraged to be People-Focused
The first cohort of 114 persons graduating from the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, has been encouraged to cultivate a culture of positive engagement with the individuals with whom they will work. This was the charge from HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, while speaking during the recent graduation ceremony at Jamaica PromotionsContinue reading “Global Services Apprenticeship Graduates Encouraged to be People-Focused”
