After serving the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) for over five years, Hyacinth “Cindy” Lightbourne demits office. Ms. Lightbourne who is a noted Attorney-at-Law, is credited to have led the Authority since being appointed Chairman in 2016 to its full operationalisation in the 2020/2021 financial year. She was instrumental in leading the strategic direction of theContinue reading “CLA Lauds Outgoing Chairman – Hyacinth “Cindy” Lightbourne”
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Minister Dunn commends FSPID for pursuing ISO certification and improved accreditation for testing labs
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn has commended the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) for making concerted efforts to improve its operational standards and to maintain and also gain international accreditation for its services. Addressing senior managers at the Gordon Town Road facilityContinue reading “Minister Dunn commends FSPID for pursuing ISO certification and improved accreditation for testing labs”
Minister Shaw Applauds the Contribution of Stalwarts of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in Renaming and Dedication Ceremony
The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, yesterday applauded the contribution of five former employees of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) for their outstanding contribution to national development in a Virtual Renaming and Dedication Ceremony in their honour. Sections of the compound of the BSJ have been renamed to honourContinue reading “Minister Shaw Applauds the Contribution of Stalwarts of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in Renaming and Dedication Ceremony”
Govt/ILO sign agreement to develop the agricultural sector
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw today (Thursday, February 4) signed an agreement with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to initiate a project to formalize 100 Jamaican farmers and fisherfolk. The virtual signing ceremony took place at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston between Minister Shaw and ILO Director, Dennis Zulu. The 11-monthContinue reading “Govt/ILO sign agreement to develop the agricultural sector”
Protection of IP Can Benefit MSMEs
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) says the protection of intellectual property (IP) can enhance the capacity to create wealth for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Speaking at a recent ‘Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Virtual Biz Zone’ session, Assistant Patent Manager, JIPO, Jason Wongsam, said that research and development is key to developingContinue reading “Protection of IP Can Benefit MSMEs”
Entrepreneurs Urged To Adapt To Changing Marketplace
Business operators and entrepreneurs are encouraged to remain cognisant of the need to adapt or modify their business model in response to changing market conditions and the needs of customers. Speaking at a recently held ‘Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Virtual Biz Zone’, Country Manager at Inova Solutions Jamaica, Jermaine McDonald, said evolution is crucialContinue reading “Entrepreneurs Urged To Adapt To Changing Marketplace”
Gift And Craft Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Be Creative
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging gift and craft entrepreneurs to convert natural resources into fashionable accessories. Speaking at a recent ‘JBDC Virtual Gift & Craft Biz Zone’ session, Product Development Officer at the JBDC, Donna-Gay Uter, said that items found in the everyday environment should be repurposed by Creatives. “We are encouragingContinue reading “Gift And Craft Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Be Creative”
Shaw looks to new areas of cooperation with India
With the appointment of a new High Commissioner-designate of Jamaica to the Republic of India, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, wants to explore greater levels of cooperation with the Government and people of India. Speaking during a courtesy call at his New Kingston offices on January 28, Minister Shaw congratulated theContinue reading “Shaw looks to new areas of cooperation with India”
Ministers Shaw and Dunn meet with Ambassador Designate to the Kingdom of Belgium H.E. Symone Betton-Nayo
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), in discussion with Ambassador Designate to the Kingdom of Belgium, H.E. Symone Betton-Nayo (centre); and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Mexico and Jamaica exploring collaboration on further bilateral trade
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has signalled his commitment to explore the possibilities of pursuing more cooperation with the Government of Mexico in areas such as knowledge transfer, and in particular, technological assistance. The Minister exchanged ideas on the matter with Her Excellency Sharon Saunders, Ambassador-Designate to Mexico, during a courtesyContinue reading “Mexico and Jamaica exploring collaboration on further bilateral trade”
