THE Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) continues to press its case against misuse of the name Jamaica by producers who sell goods on the international market seeking to benefit from the brand value inherent in the name, although having no connection to the country. So far it has been a mission impossible, with presentations madeContinue reading “JIPO seeks country name protection for Jamaica”
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High crime levels will not stop investments – Hill
WITH THE murder rate in the country reeling at more than three persons per day since the beginning of the year, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill has expressed the view that criminal activity will not stop planned investments slated to take place in the country. Arguing that the Government has the issueContinue reading “High crime levels will not stop investments – Hill”
JBDC Virtual Biz Zone Resumes February 1
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will resume its weekly online series, ‘JBDC Virtual Biz Zone’, for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with its first webinar on February 1, beginning at 10:00 a.m. via the Zoom platform. Information on how to register is available at the JBDC website at www.jbdc.net or on any ofContinue reading “JBDC Virtual Biz Zone Resumes February 1”
JANAAC, Only Reference Point For COVID-19 Testing
As of Friday 28th January 2022, persons wishing to obtain information on approved COVID-19 testing facilities in Jamaica will only be able to do so through the public website of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), www.janaac.gov.jm. There are forty (40) approved COVID-19 testing facilities currently in Jamaica. The public may access the fullContinue reading “JANAAC, Only Reference Point For COVID-19 Testing”
Customs Officers Encouraged to Obey Code of Conduct
The nation’s customs officers are being encouraged to always adhere to the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Code of Conduct as they perform their daily tasks. Making the call, State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said they are doing “valiant work” to keep “our borders safe”, andContinue reading “Customs Officers Encouraged to Obey Code of Conduct”
Newly appointed Minister Hon. Aubyn Hill meets with MIIC staff at First General Meeting
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses divisional heads and staff at the first general staff meeting, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Tuesday, January 19, 2022. Minister Hill charged the divisional heads and staff to partner with him to serve people, investors and businesses differently by ensuringContinue reading “Newly appointed Minister Hon. Aubyn Hill meets with MIIC staff at First General Meeting”
Minister Hill meets with JANAAC’s CEO Sharonmae Shirley
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), in discussion with CEO, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley (2nd left); and Director, Strategic Planning, Business Development and Promotions, JANAAC, Cassetta Green (left). Also participating are Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett-Templer (3rd left); Advisors to the Hon. Minister, Bobby HoneyghanContinue reading “Minister Hill meets with JANAAC’s CEO Sharonmae Shirley”
JSE Has Given Exemplary Service – Senator Hill
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has given exemplary and well-recognised service to the economy. “The JSE has been the meeting place of investors with capital, and [budding] entrepreneurs… with great ideas. We have recorded some sterling successes [with] a well-structured, properly regulated andContinue reading “JSE Has Given Exemplary Service – Senator Hill”
Jamaica seeks bigger share of EU coffee market
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith has given the thumbs up to a joint effort between regional and local partners to increase Jamaica’s coffee export into the huge European Union (EU) market. Senator Johnson Smith told the launch of the initiative Thursday that she welcomed the collaborative project between JamaicaContinue reading “Jamaica seeks bigger share of EU coffee market”
Jamaica To Host AICE 2022 Global Free Zones Conference
More than 1,500 guests from some 140 countries are set to attend the Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) 2022 that is scheduled for June 13 to 17 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Jamaica, through the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), was selected to host the eighth annualContinue reading “Jamaica To Host AICE 2022 Global Free Zones Conference”
