The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) has officially launched its online registration and monitoring system as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Addressing the official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday (April 14), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. NormanContinue reading “DCFS Online Registration Now Operational”
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More Investment Needed To Increase Exports – Hill
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaican businesses need to invest more in the local manufacturing and export sectors. Although the sectors are recovering stronger, having recorded a more than 55 per cent increase in domestic exports over the past year, there is room for further expansion and development,Continue reading “More Investment Needed To Increase Exports – Hill”
Businesses Urged To Showcase Their Products At AICE 2022
Investors can benefit from Jamaica’s proximity to major global trading markets such as the United States and Canada, and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging local and international businesses to take advantage of this opportunity. Senator Hill was addressing a ceremony at the AC Hotel by Marriot inContinue reading “Businesses Urged To Showcase Their Products At AICE 2022”
Industry Minister Highlights Importance Of Digitalisation
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging industry leaders to be intentional about digitalisation as a strategic imperative to lower costs, improve efficiency and customer experience, and increase productivity and profits. Speaking at the fifth staging of the annual information technology and business conference, TechCon, Senator Hill said thatContinue reading “Industry Minister Highlights Importance Of Digitalisation”
Industry State Minister Emphasises Need For Self-Sufficiency
Jamaica must look to become more self-sufficient in imported commodities that can be produced locally, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. Speaking at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ meeting, at the AC Hotel Kingston, on April 21, Dr. DunnContinue reading “Industry State Minister Emphasises Need For Self-Sufficiency”
Jamaicans Can Protect Their Goods And Services With Trademarks
Jamaicans can protect their goods and services with trademarks in 126 foreign markets, through the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO). These markets are members of the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks, which uses the Madrid Protocol. This Protocol came into effect in Jamaica on March 27 of this year and will beContinue reading “Jamaicans Can Protect Their Goods And Services With Trademarks”
Local Entrepreneurs To Benefit From JBDC Accelerator Programme
Sixty local entrepreneurs within the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector are set to benefit from the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Accelerator Programme. The $60-million initiative is being funded jointly by the JBDC and the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). The 60 entrepreneurs form the fourth cohort of the six-month Accelerator Programme, whichContinue reading “Local Entrepreneurs To Benefit From JBDC Accelerator Programme”
Nothing But Praises For IGL’s New PSA Plant
Business and health sector leaders have welcomed the development of IGL Limited’s new Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant at Ferry in St. Catherine, which was established at a cost of nearly $100 million. The facility, which was commissioned into service recently by Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, will boostContinue reading “Nothing But Praises For IGL’s New PSA Plant”
Jamaica Will Benefit From Accession To Patent Cooperation Treaty
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says Jamaica’s accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) will lead to significant progress in strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and gross domestic product (GDP). “Ultimately, the PCT brings Jamaican creators within the world’s reach. They may seek protectionContinue reading “Jamaica Will Benefit From Accession To Patent Cooperation Treaty”
Register Early For World Free Zone Conference And Exhibition
Jamaican businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to register now to take advantage of a major investor networking opportunity, through Jamaica’s hosting of the World Free Zone Organization (WFZO) Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) 2022. The event, which is scheduled for June 13 to 17 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, isContinue reading “Register Early For World Free Zone Conference And Exhibition”
