The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is working to reactivate its Aggregates Technical Committee. This forms part of efforts to address growing concerns regarding the condition of a number of roads islandwide. Senior BSJ Standards Development Officer, Shane Slater, told JIS News that the committee will comprise representatives of key stakeholder groups, including government agencies,Continue reading “BSJ Targeting Reactivation of Aggregates Technical Committee”
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JSEZA to Eliminate Annual Renewals of Operating Certificates
Effective April 1, 2025, the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) will revise the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework to make provisions for the elimination of annual renewals of SEZ Operating Certificates for Developers and Occupants. Under the revised framework, Operating Certificates for Developers will now extend for the duration of the licence agreement, whileContinue reading “JSEZA to Eliminate Annual Renewals of Operating Certificates”
Trade Administrator Calls for Strengthened Collaboration to Streamline Processes
Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Trade Board Limited, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake, has called for strengthened international collaboration to streamline trade processes, enhance digital infrastructure and harmonise regulatory standards. Speaking at the recent World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, Dr. Blake highlighted how nations can work together to enhance these collaborative efforts, paving theContinue reading “Trade Administrator Calls for Strengthened Collaboration to Streamline Processes”
MSME Business Roadshow Returns
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is advising of the return of its Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshow. The event is set to take place on Thursday, January 16, at the Twickenham Park Church of the Open Bible in St. Catherine, starting at 9:00 a.m. Under the theme ‘Start. Innovate.Continue reading “MSME Business Roadshow Returns”
MSME Business Roadshows for 2025 Kick Off on January 16
The Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshows for 2025 kick off on Thursday, January 16, at the Twickenham Park Church of the Open Bible in St. Catherine, commencing 9:00 a.m. Thursday’s staging is the first of three already slated for the year by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, which spearheads theContinue reading “MSME Business Roadshows for 2025 Kick Off on January 16”
MSME Business Roadshow Stops in St. Catherine
More than 70 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from St. Catherine benefited from a range of services to improve and grow their operations. The services were provided at the MSME Business Roadshow held on Thursday (January 16) at the Twickenham Park Church of the Open Bible in the parish. It was the first eventContinue reading “MSME Business Roadshow Stops in St. Catherine”
Business Roadshow Reaches More Than 1,200 MSMEs
More than 1,200 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have benefited from the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s MSME Business Roadshow, to date. Launched in 2023 in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the roadshow initiative aims to equip MSME owners across the island with the tools to grow their businesses and enterContinue reading “Business Roadshow Reaches More Than 1,200 MSMEs”
Exporters Empowered to Seize Opportunities in Global Markets
Scores of local entrepreneurs, exporters and persons looking to enter the export market gained valuable insights and tools to expand or seize business opportunities, at a two-day Export Information Workshop hosted by The Trade Board Limited (TBL). Held in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and ExportersContinue reading “Exporters Empowered to Seize Opportunities in Global Markets”
More Local Labs Urged to Get Certified to Int’l Standard
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for more local laboratories to get certified to international standard. He noted that certification by JANAAC Global Accreditation, the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) or the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), signals to the global marketplace that the entities are operatingContinue reading “More Local Labs Urged to Get Certified to Int’l Standard”
Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the need for a change in perception about workplace productivity. He said that productivity is not just about tasks completed within the confines of an office, noting that it should also be measured by other factors impacting the workforce. “It extends farContinue reading “Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity”
