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MSMEs Encouraged to Access Productive Inputs Relief Scheme

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 17 Feb 2023    user   
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to take advantage of the Government’s Productive Inputs Relief (PIR) scheme, which facilitates duty-free importation of specific items intended for productive use. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, extended the invitation while addressing the Honey Bun Foundation Advisory Committee cocktail reception at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (February 2). “[The] PIR can give you, especially our exporters and our manufacturers, a key footing to...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is positioned as an attractive investment destination.

Industry Minister Says Jamaica is Attractive Investment Destination

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 17 Feb 2023    user   
Jamaica is positioned as an attractive investment destination, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Addressing the Global Tourism Resilience Conference 2023 on February 15, at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona, Senator Hill informed that the country “grew by 8.2 per cent in the 2021 fiscal year and another 5.7 per cent up to September of last year, making it a very attractive investment destination”. Senator Hill assured investors that if they invest substantial sums of money in Jamaica, they are going to get substantial...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaking at the Global Tourism Resilience Conference 2023, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on February 15.

Senator Hill to Lead Delegation to Sierra Leone

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 17 Feb 2023    user   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, will head a delegation from Jamaica to Sierra Leone. “I’m going to take businesspeople to Freetown (the capital city) so that the connections can be made,” he noted. The Minister was speaking at the Global Tourism Resilience Conference 2023, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on February 15. He said that while in Freetown, the delegation will visit the “wonderful new airport that is about to be finished. We want to say, look, make Jamaica your airport in the West”. He noted...


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Be Careful of Persons Who Claim They Can Assist with Applications – CLA

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 17 Feb 2023    user   
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is advising current and potential clients to be cautious of persons claiming they can assist with application submission and other business processes of the Authority. The call has come from Acting Senior Director of Operations, O’Shane Williams, who is reminding the public that “the CLA is the only agency mandated by law to process applications and issue licences”. “Therefore, we are encouraging the public to engage us directly,” Mr. Williams emphasised. Prospective applicants and existing clients are being encouraged to utilise the services of Client...


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COX... I look forward to working with staff, the board of directors,the ministry and our public and private sector partners to growsignificantly Jamaica’s exports (Photo: JIS)

Jampro gets new head

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 15 Feb 2023    user   
THE board of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) has appointed Shullette Cox as its new president. Cox, who started her career at Jampro as an intern more than 20 years ago, was appointed vice-president in August 2013, and most recently led the Research, Advocacy and Project Implementation Division. In that role she led in supporting the implementation of investment projects as well as creating and advancing policies and reforms to make it easier to do business in Jamaica. Notably, she had oversight of various national programmes, including the National Competitiveness Council, and...


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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr Norman Dunn. Photo: JIS

Jamaica standard for telemedicine launched

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 15 Feb 2023    user   
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Persons accessing virtual healthcare in Jamaica can now have greater confidence that the services being delivered are of a high standard. This, as the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched the JS 359:2022 Jamaican Standard Specification for Telemedicine, which provides the framework through which telemedicine may be safely practised while upholding the integrity of the medical profession. The standard enables registered medical and other health and allied practitioners to use telemedicine tools in their daily practice, taking into consideration the importance of...


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Jamaica Standard for Telemedicine Launched

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 15 Feb 2023    user   
Persons accessing virtual healthcare in Jamaica can now have greater confidence that the services being delivered are of a high standard. This, as the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched the JS 359:2022 Jamaican Standard Specification for Telemedicine, which provides the framework through which telemedicine may be safely practised while upholding the integrity of the medical profession. The standard enables registered medical and other health and allied practitioners to use telemedicine tools in their daily practice, taking into consideration the importance of protecting patient...


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Government 'resolute' on trading with Africa — Hill

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 14 Feb 2023    user   
MINISTER of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill said the Government is resolute in its commitment to increase trade with the African continent. Speaking Wednesday at the Regional Headquarters of The University of the West Indies in Mona, St Andrew, during the African-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum held under the theme: 'Key Strategies for Trading/Investing in Africa — highlighting opportunities in Sierra Leone', the minister said the opening of an honorary consulate for the Republic of Sierra Leone in Jamaica, last Tuesday, will create more opportunities for both...


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PUBLIC PROCUREMENT READINESS PROJECT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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 14 Feb 2023    user   
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is inviting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to submit applications for the Public Procurement Readiness Project. The project will be implemented by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The project is seeking to target 150 MSMEs to increase their participation in the public procurement process, by enhancing their capacity to successfully bid for public sector contracts. Applicants should complete the application form online at: https://www.research.net/r/WPCR2K8 , or the website of the Ministry www.miic.gov...


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Managing Director of the Kinetic Group, Keon Hinds, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, February 8.

Businessman Says Greater Collaboration Needed to Capitalise on Foreign Opportunities

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 13 Feb 2023    user   
<p>Greater collaboration among local businesses is required to capitalise on export and investment opportunities in other countries, argues Managing Director of the Kinetic Group, Keon Hinds.</p> <p>Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on February 8, Mr. Hinds said this became a reality after his participation in the second trade mission to Guyana, led by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.</p> <p>“Senator Hill spoke about collaboration earlier and… when we got to Guyana, one of the persons that we...


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