Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw has lauded the efforts of local coffee stakeholders even as Jamaica and Japan mark the third annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Launched on January 9, 2019, Blue Mountain Coffee Day recognizes the relationship between Jamaica and its largest Asian coffee market and is intended toContinue reading “Minister Shaw Acknowledges the Third Annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day”
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Research & training critical in expanding & developing Bamboo industry- Min Dunn
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, is asserting that research and training are critical to the development of the bamboo industry in Jamaica. “These are very important as we seek to develop this lucrative industry. This would give us the opportunity to accommodate a number of youngstersContinue reading “Research & training critical in expanding & developing Bamboo industry- Min Dunn”
Government Partners with Int’l Firms To Deliver Digital Marketing Solutions To MSMEs
The Government has partnered with two international firms to deliver digital marketing solutions and e-commerce opportunities to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The first partnership got under way in August 2019 with one entity, Kalou, a Google-affiliated small business online marketing solution. This initiative has resulted in increased online presence and access to resourcesContinue reading “Government Partners with Int’l Firms To Deliver Digital Marketing Solutions To MSMEs”
Gov’t Targets Manufacturing In COVID-19 Recovery
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is targeting the manufacturing sector as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) economic recovery strategy. He said that the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has identified areas for investment in agro-processing, cosmetics, packaging, medical cannabis or marijuana, personal and protective equipment (PPE) and medical disposablesContinue reading “Gov’t Targets Manufacturing In COVID-19 Recovery”
JBDC Boss Lady Helping Entrepreneurs Become Tax Compliant
In 2016, Certified Public Accountant Serika Sterling decided to take the leap to start a business that would assist micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) in becoming tax compliant. Mrs. Sterling tells JIS News that she had recognised at the time that entrepreneurs were not able to take advantage of opportunities due to lack ofContinue reading “JBDC Boss Lady Helping Entrepreneurs Become Tax Compliant”
Industry Minister Tours OGH After First Shipment Of Cannabidiol Oil
Following the first shipment of cannabidiol (CBD) oil to Delaware in the United States by Organic Growth Holdings (OGH) in Trelawny, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, toured the facility on December 18. The Minister was accompanied by State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. The tour of theContinue reading “Industry Minister Tours OGH After First Shipment Of Cannabidiol Oil”
CAC Encouraging Greater Use Of Its Mobile App
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging more Jamaicans to make use of its mobile application (app) in order to find the best prices for goods and services. The CAC Jamaica App, which was launched in December 2019, allows consumers to compare prices for products being sold across the island at businesses registered with theContinue reading “CAC Encouraging Greater Use Of Its Mobile App”
Senior Citizens Advised To Seek Help for Online Banking
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging senior citizens to request assistance to utilise the automated services and online platforms when banking. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, noted that the pandemic has resulted in financial institutions increasing the contactless services that they offer.Continue reading “Senior Citizens Advised To Seek Help for Online Banking”
CAC Provides Tips On Online Safety During COVID-19
There has been a significant increase in the use of information technology (IT) as persons work, study and conduct business from home due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. IT Manager at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Andrew Evelyn, tells JIS News, that with more persons going online using their phone, laptop orContinue reading “CAC Provides Tips On Online Safety During COVID-19”
115 Community Entrepreneurs To Benefit From JSIF’s $20-Million Enterprise Development Project
A total of 115 entrepreneurs from six communities across the island will benefit from business support under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) $20-million Enterprise Development Project. The entrepreneurs are from the communities of Salt Spring and Anchovy in St. James; Treadlight in Clarendon; and August Town, Greenwich Town and Denham Town in Kingston andContinue reading “115 Community Entrepreneurs To Benefit From JSIF’s $20-Million Enterprise Development Project”
