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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left), addresses the Jetour Jamaica official launch and media viewing at the Jetour Showroom on Merrivale Avenue in Kingston on May 24. Source: JIS

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, pilots the Conch Export Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, during the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (May 22). The Senate has approved the Conch Export Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, providing payment flexibility and relief for stakeholders in the industry. The legislation was pilotedContinue reading “Senate Approves Conch Export Levy (Amendment) Act”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill Speaking in the Senate, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill gave a fulsome exposition on the merits of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority Act (NaRRA) 2026. Below is his full address:  Mr President, I rise to speak in support of the NaRRA bill. IContinue reading “Senator Aubyn Hill | NaRRA Act  will help Jamaica’s rehabilitation and good governance will prevail”

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy explaining procedures of the JIPO to Director General of the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, during a tour of the JIPO offices in Kingston on Monday (May 18). Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, has charged theContinue reading “JIPO Urged To Use IP To Drive Wealth Creation”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), shares a moment with (from left) Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Deputy President, Cecil Foster; President, Kathryn Silvera; Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited Chief Executive Officer, Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham; and JMEA Executive Director, Kamesha Turner Blake. The occasion was the third staging ofContinue reading “Industry Stakeholders Urged to Embrace Sophistication for Global Competitiveness”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has published a draft Technical Regulation for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods. This Technical Regulation establishes the rules governing the labeling of prepackaged foods, their importation, production, and commercialization in Jamaica. The Technical Regulation establishes the following: Source: Jamaica – New draft Technical Regulation for the Labeling of PrepackagedContinue reading “Jamaica – New draft Technical Regulation for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods”

Jamaica has moved closer to establishing a national intellectual property training institute after signing a letter of intent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The institute is envisaged as a national hub for intellectual property education, training and skills development, reflecting rising demand across Jamaica’s business, creative and innovation sectors. The agreement between WIPOContinue reading “New intellectual property training institute proposed for Jamaica”

Investment & Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, is participating in the 12th World Free Zones Organisation (World FZO) World Congress  held at the Panama Convention Centre from 12-14 May 2026 under the theme “Free Zones in the New Global Operating Model: Challenges and Opportunities.” The Congress brings together Heads of State (both the President of Panama andContinue reading “Minister Aubyn Hill advances Jamaica’s global investment position at World FZO Congress in Panama”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), shakes hands with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General, Daren Tang, after brief discussions inside the Courtesy VIP Lounge at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, following his arrival on Saturday (May 16) with a delegation for an official visit to JamaicaContinue reading “PHOTOS: Minister Hill Welcomes WIPO Director General”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), and Director General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, sign the Letter of Intent to cooperate on the proposed establishment of an Intellectual Property Training Institution (IPTI) in Jamaica. The signing ceremony was held on Monday (May 18) at the Ministry’s St.Continue reading “JIPO and WIPO Sign Letter of Intent to Establish IPTI In Jamaica”