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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), looks on as Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated), gets his pressure checked by Registered Nurse at Hospiten, Shi-Ann Campbell, on the opening day (March 22) of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo 2024, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Others in picture are Registered Nurse at Hospiten, Britney Clarke (seated left); Commercial Director at Hospiten, Chavaughane Miller (standing at left); and President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), Oral Heaven.

 

Industry Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Increase Productivity

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 27 Mar 2024    user   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has emphasised the need for Jamaica to ramp up its productivity and supply of goods and services to meet both international and local demand. Speaking at the opening of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo 2024, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on March 22, Mr. Hill argued that the country does not have “a market problem but a supply problem”, and as such is urging Jamaican businesses and entrepreneurs to focus on the supply side. He highlighted the potential for...


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Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Increase in Number of Cases Handled and Resolved by CAC

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 27 Mar 2024    user   
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) handled 1,292 complaints and resolved 893 up to February of the current fiscal year, an increase of 24 and 11 respectively, over the similar period in 2022/23. The figures were provided by the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, who addressed a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank. Mrs. Allen informed that most of the complaints received by the entity spanned three major categories – Other Services, which accounted for 25.69 per cent; Electrical Equipment and Appliances, 25.38 per cent; and Utilities, 13.41 per cent. “...


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An aerial view of Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited.

 

Gov’t Leveraging SEZs for Investment Growth

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 27 Mar 2024    user   
Businesses looking to optimise their supply chain operations and expand their global reach are being urged to take advantage of benefits available through the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) regime. The Zones, which are governed by the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), are designated areas across the country that offer special tax benefits and fiscal incentives, regulations and infrastructure to attract foreign and domestic business. The objective is to stimulate economic growth, boost employment, and encourage innovation by providing an environment conducive to business expansion...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers remarks during the final Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) ‘SEZ Unplugged’ workshop, hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Hotel on March 13.

JSEZA Concludes Highly Successful Special Economic Zone Training Workshop Series

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 27 Mar 2024    user   
The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has concluded a series of highly successful ‘SEZ Unplugged’ training workshops, which the entity organised as part of efforts to foster growth and development within special economic zones (SEZs). The workshops, which were held in February and early March, brought together industry experts, business leaders and stakeholders from various sectors to delve into key topics related to SEZs, investment promotion, regulatory compliance and sustainable business practices. In alignment with JSEZA’s mission to facilitate investment and drive...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 6.

Amendments to Regulations Governing Licensing Regime of Ganja Industry Being Finalised

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 26 Mar 2024    user   
Amendments to the Dangerous Drugs (Cannabis Licensing) (Interim) Regulations are being finalised. The Regulations will govern the licensing regime for the cultivation, harvesting, processing/manufacturing, transporting and retailing of ganja. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, provided details while addressing the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 6. “The Regulations are being finalised to give impact to the Cultivators (Transitional) Special Permit and the Community Special Permit, and the Alternative Development...


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Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, outlines details of a new data collection survey which the entity will launch during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024/25. She was speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, on Thursday (March 7).

CAC to Launch New Data-Collection Survey

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 26 Mar 2024    user   
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be launching a new data-collection survey during the forthcoming months. The exercise, which is intended to secure up-to-date information to enhance consumer protection in Jamaica, will be conducted through various channels. These include online platforms, telephone interviews and in-person interactions. CAC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, said the survey is being designed to collect data pertaining to “the needs and demands of consumers with all the changes that are taking place worldwide”. She was speaking during a Jamaica Information...


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Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (March 19).

MSMEs in Agriculture Sector Urged to Adhere to Hygiene and Food-Safety Practices

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 26 Mar 2024    user   
Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the agriculture sector are being encouraged to consistently adhere to hygiene and food-safety standards and practices. Director General for the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, says adherence is critical to the export potential of these businesses. “We often find some of the gaps being related to the hygienic practices of manufacturers and the frequency [with] which most of these institutions go through the process of seeking certification,” he said. This, the Director General added, “...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill.

 

Trade Board Launches ‘Export Jamaica’ Platform, New Logo

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 22 Mar 2024    user   
The Jamaica Trade Board Limited has launched a new trading platform that will better enable local manufacturers and exporters to unlock and take advantage of business opportunities across the globe. The online platform, dubbed ‘EXPORT Jamaica’, will provide businesspeople with information to identify and enter new markets and successfully promote and sell their products. Addressing the launch on Wednesday (March 6) at the ROK Hotel in Kingston, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill, who has responsibility for the Trade Board, hailed EXPORT Jamaica as “a groundbreaking...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 6.

$88 Billion in PIR for Manufacturing in 2023

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 21 Mar 2024    user   
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is reporting that in excess of $88 billion in Productive Input Relief (PIR) was approved last year to assist businesses. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the disclosure while addressing the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 6. “We approved PIR, which is Productive Input Relief, for the value of machinery and raw material used in manufacturing in excess of $88 billion last year… the year before that it was over $100 billion in value,” he noted. The PIR scheme facilitates duty-free...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), exchanges greetings with Head of Cooperation,  European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Aniceto Ruiz (left), while Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Justice Anderson, shares in the moment. Occasion was the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Case law Conference for the CARIFORUM Region, Mercosur and Chile, held recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.

Brand Jamaica Must Be Protected – Senator Hill

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 21 Mar 2024    user   
The Government continues to enhance the development and protection of the intellectual property (IP) rights of Jamaicans as a key contributor to national development, says Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. “Brand Jamaica and the excellence of our products and services must be protected and not infringed if they are to contribute meaningfully to Jamaica’s growth and development,” he noted. The Minister, who was addressing the recent CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Case law Conference at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston, said that...


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