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MINISTER of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright has initiated talks with the Alliance Craft Traders and Producers Association of Jamaica, the island’s largest organisation representing craft vendors and artisans. In a recent meeting the parties explored practical measures to strengthen Jamaica’s craft sector, including improving market access, enhancing productContinue reading “Craft talks”

A total of $315 million has, to date, been disbursed from the $1‑billion Jamaica Screen Fund to support film projects. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill provided the update while responding to questions during the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting on March 6 at Gordon House, as membersContinue reading “$315M disbursed from $1B Jamaica Screen Fund”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill has announced changes to the Cannabis Licensing Regulations that will allow community groups, comprising small ganja farmers, to cultivate up to 10 acres of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Quizzed about the challenges being faced by small players in the sector, Hill said steps are being takenContinue reading “New regulations coming to benefit small ganja farmers”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to exercise heightened caution when purchasing goods, particularly online, in light of growing concerns about unsafe or improperly labelled products in global markets. Director of Communications, Latoya Halstead, issued the call during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, where she highlighted findings from an OrganisationContinue reading “CAC Urges Consumer Caution in Online Shopping”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright believes artificial intelligence (AI) will reshape Jamaica’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, but not displace the human workforce that underpins it. Speaking at the launch of the Portmore Incubator and Linkages Forum at the Informatics Park on Wednesday, Seiveright said the sectorContinue reading “AI to reshape, not displace BPO workforce”

Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright, has sought to calm growing public anxiety about artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on Jamaica’s global services and business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. Speaking at the official launch of the Portmore Incubator and Linkages Forum at the Portmore Informatics ParkContinue reading “AI to reshape, not replace, Jamaica’s global services sector — Seiveright”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is calling for stronger collaboration among businesses, regulators and consumers to ensure that only safe and fit-for-purpose products are placed on the Jamaican market. Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dolsie Allen, made the appeal during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, March 4, where she underscoredContinue reading “CAC Urges Greater Collaboration to Ensure Safe Products Ahead of World Consumer Rights Day”

WESTERN BUREAU: Delano Seiveright, state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, says commerce, enterprise, and infrastructure expansion will be at the centre of Black River’s redevelopment and part of a broader strategy to transform Jamaica’s south-western corridor. Speaking at the opening of Level 8 Dining and Gaming Lounge on North Street inContinue reading “Commerce to anchor Black River’s post-hurricane redevelopment, says Seiveright”

The grand opening of Level 8 – Bakery, Dining and Gaming Lounge in Black River, St. Elizabeth, stands as a powerful declaration of confidence in the parish’s economic future, coming just months after Hurricane Melissa devastated the historic town. This, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. DelanoContinue reading “Level 8 Grand Opening Signals Confidence in Black River’s Future– State Minister Seiveright”