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Jamaica joins the rest of the world in observing World Antimicrobial Awareness Week from November 18 to 24, under the theme ‘Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance – Handle Antimicrobials with care’. The week will be marked with a series of activities to increase awareness and understanding of global antimicrobial resistance, through effective communication, education and training.Continue reading “Antimicrobial Awareness Week To Be Observed Nov. 18-24”

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The upcoming virtual investment conference, ‘Explore: Do Business Jamaica’, to be hosted by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), is an integral part of the drive to speed up the country’s economic recovery. Slated for Wednesday, November 17 and  Thursday, November 18, the conference aims to promote Jamaica’s growing sectors, investment opportunities and the island’s positive businessContinue reading “JAMPRO Hosts Virtual Investment Conference Nov. 17-18”

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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) will introduce local and international investors to a plethora of business opportunities in the country when it hosts the Explore: Do Business Jamaica Virtual Investment Conference on November 17–18, 2021. During the two-day event, the export marketing and investment promotion agency of the Jamaican Government will highlight emerging projects and newContinue reading “Jampro to host virtual investment confab”

In acknowledging the link between the growth of the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sector and the country’s economic recovery, Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce Audley Shaw says the Government remains committed in facilitating the development of a robust and enabling policy ecosystem. Speaking at the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) Success Summit held recently,Continue reading “Shaw reinforces support to MSME sector”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has organised a host of events to commemorate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which is being observed November 8 to12. The events include a Business Dialogue Forum on Monday (November 8) at 1:00 p.m.; JBDC Virtual Biz Zone on Tuesday (November 9) at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Opportunity EveningContinue reading “Exciting Activities For Global Entrepreneurship Week”

Local entrepreneurs are heralding the opportunities that now exist for Jamaicans due to digital transition. The stance was made at the recently concluded Wealth Summit on Digital Financial Inclusion hosted by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. All six presenters at the summit, who were drawn from the public and private sectors, advocatedContinue reading “Digital Currency Promises New Opportunities For MSMEs”

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), an arm of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, on Wednesday, November 10, handed over certificates to six local companies that are now-certified to international and national standards. Three companies received the ISO 9001:2015 stamp of approval. They are fertilizer and pesticide manufacturer and distributor, Newport-Fersan (Jamaica)Continue reading “Six Local Companies Receive Certification”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, during a meeting and tour of the Jamaica Customs Agency – ASYCUDA and JSWIFT platforms, Newport East, Kingston, on Monday, November 9, 2021. Others (from left) are Chief Information Officer & JSWIFT Project Manager, Jamaica Customs Agency, Andre Williams; CEO/Commissioner, Jamaica CustomsContinue reading “State Minister Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn tours Jamaica Customs Agency”