The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) secured $6.8 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved shoppers who transacted business with product and service providers between April 1 and November 30 this year. This was disclosed by CAC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank session on DecemberContinue reading “Consumer Affairs Commission Secures $6.8M In Compensation For Aggrieved Shoppers”
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Be Careful When Shopping at Local Online Stores
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging Jamaicans to take certain precautions when making purchases from local online vendors, who do not have a store-front. Director of Communications at the agency, Latoya Halstead, is advising consumers not to make full payment for an item before delivery. “I would recommend cash on delivery because these areContinue reading “Be Careful When Shopping at Local Online Stores”
Auditor General’s Department ISO 9001 certified
The Auditor General’s Department (AGD), is now the fourth Government entity that has been certified to the ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). This follows the entity’s completion of the sixteen-month preparatory process, which included a two-stage audit. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. AudleyContinue reading “Auditor General’s Department ISO 9001 certified”
Jamaica poised to become a major leader in the global CBD oil industry – Min. Shaw
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that Jamaica is poised to become a major leader in the burgeoning global CBD oil (cannabidiol) industry. CBD is the non-psychoactive medicinal compound, found in hemp plants and is known to provide a wide and diverse variety of wellness benefits. The global CDB market, evenContinue reading “Jamaica poised to become a major leader in the global CBD oil industry – Min. Shaw”
Inner-city communities to benefit from $20M grant funding under JSIF-ICDP II
Seven inner-city communities are to benefit from a $20 million grant funding under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) ICDP II Enterprise Development Project funded by the Government of Jamaica. The communities to benefit are August Town, Greenwich Town, Denham Town, Treadlight in Clarendon, Salt Spring, Anchovy in St. James and Mount Salem in St.Continue reading “Inner-city communities to benefit from $20M grant funding under JSIF-ICDP II”
Minister Shaw Calls for Export of Canned Ackee & Salted Fish
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, today said that the time has come for Jamaica to begin exporting canned ackee and salted fish in addition to canned ackee that the country already exports. Addressing a virtual meeting of the Food Security and Agribusiness Council, which is jointly chaired by Minister Shaw, MinisterContinue reading “Minister Shaw Calls for Export of Canned Ackee & Salted Fish”
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), presents Chief Executive Officer for the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, with the entity’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard
The passport production and issuance operations of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) have been certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). This follows the entity’s completion of the nine-month preparatory process, which included a two-stage audit. Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon.Continue reading “Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), presents Chief Executive Officer for the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, with the entity’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard”
Stakeholders Welcome Food Safety Management System
Public- and private-sector stakeholders have endorsed the new ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System (FSMS) that was recently unveiled by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). The Standard, which was launched by Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, is the NCBJ’s latest product/service offering. It outlines food-safety requirements for all interests alongContinue reading “Stakeholders Welcome Food Safety Management System”
Gov’t Targeting Value-Added Production From Bamboo
State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government is targeting the bamboo industry as part of a strategy to enhance sustainable economic growth. Dr. Dunn, who was speaking during a tour of the Peckham bamboo facility in Clarendon on Friday (December 4), said that focus is being placedContinue reading “Gov’t Targeting Value-Added Production From Bamboo”
AMCHAM Says Jamaica Ripe for Investment
President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM), Ann-Dawn Young Sang, is inviting United States (US) investors to look to Jamaica. She said that the country’s various competitive advantages – its near-shore offerings with being approximately 90 minutes from the closest US border, its strong services industry, dynamic marketplace and rigorous implementation ofContinue reading “AMCHAM Says Jamaica Ripe for Investment”
