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”
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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”
IP Week 2022
CLICK LINK HERE FOR FULL IP WEEK SCHEDULE Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day (Join us on social media and tell us about a book you have read) Sunday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. Transformed Life Church 63 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10 Open Invitation, hybridContinue reading “IP Week 2022”
Activities For Intellectual Property Week
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) has announced its activities for Intellectual Property Week, which will be observed from Sunday, April 24 to Friday, April 29. On Sunday, April 24, there will be a church service at the Transformed Life Church on Hagley Park Road in Kingston, followed by the official launch of Intellectual PropertyContinue reading “Activities For Intellectual Property Week”
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”
Jamaicans Abroad Assured That The Island Is Ready For Business
Jamaicans in the diaspora are being reassured of the country’s readiness to do business with them and wider global investors. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says with the announced removal of most of COVID-19 restrictions and some gradual reopening of all industries, “Jamaica is open for business, even asContinue reading “Jamaicans Abroad Assured That The Island Is Ready For Business”
