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Supply and Delivery of Desktop Computers, Laptops and Tablets for the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce

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 04 Oct 2024    user   
SCOPE: Supply and Delivery of Desktop Computers, Laptops and Tablets for the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce, located at 4 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Proof of registration with the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) in the category of “Computer and Related Services”, “Computer Equipment, Parts & Supplies” and/or “Information Technology Systems and a Copy of a valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) or Tax Compliance Letter (TCL). PROCUREMENT METHOD: National Competitive Bidding CONTACT INFORMATIO N: Rashawn Morgan, Director, Public Procurement...


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Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘The Perfect Finish’ workshop series to be held on October 5, 12 19 and 26, at its Incubator & Resource Centre located at 76 Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The sessions will focus on merging metal and wood to make jewellery.

Jewellery Enthusiasts Reminded to Register for JBDC Workshop

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 01 Oct 2024    user   
Jewellery enthusiasts are being reminded to register for the upcoming Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) four-day workshop, ‘The Perfect Finish: Metal Meets Wood’, before the October 2 deadline. To be held every Saturday in October at the JBDC Incubator & Resource Centre, this immersive workshop will delve into advanced jewellery-making techniques, with a special focus on seamlessly combining metal and wood. Each session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering a unique opportunity for participants to hone their skills under the guidance of renowned jewellery artisans...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, engages Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer, at a craft product assessors workshop, held at the JBDC Incubator Resource Centre in St. Andrew today (September 26).

 

Framework for Quality and Standards in Craft Sector Being Strengthened

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 01 Oct 2024    user   
The framework for quality and standards in the craft sector is being strengthened to ensure that Jamaican made products reach new heights of global competitiveness, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Addressing a craft product assessors workshop at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Incubator Resource Centre in St. Andrew on September 26, the Minister said the craft sector is a vibrant contributor to Jamaica’s creativity, and must be expanded by standards and quality. “As we strengthen the framework for quality and standards in...


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CAC Reports Ease in Price Increases Between August and September

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 01 Oct 2024    user   
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has reported that between August and September 2024, there was a noticeable easing of price increases, compared to the sharp spikes seen in previous months. Making a Ministerial Statement in the Senate on September 27, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said the Commission will continue to monitor the prices of goods to ensure that there is fair pricing for all Jamaicans. “While West Indian Red Pepper still saw a significant 62 per cent price increase and Local Thyme followed with a 33 per cent rise, overall, price...


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Chief Privacy Officer and Managing Director of United Consulting International Limited, Najuequa Barnes, addresses Thursday’s (September 19) Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

SEZ Business Operators Urged to Register as Data Controllers

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 23 Sep 2024    user   
Business operators in Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are being urged to register as data controllers in an effort to mitigate risks and increase investor interest. Under the Data Protection Act, persons who hold, receive, use, collect or deal with personally identifiable information of any individual are considered data controllers, and must register with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). Chief Privacy Officer and Managing Director of United Consulting International Limited, Najuequa Barnes, outlined that SEZs share various categories of data related to employees,...


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Manager of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Inger Hainsley-Bennett (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies, Shellie Leon, participate in a recent JIS Think Tank.

COJ Establishes Anti-Money Laundering Unit

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 23 Sep 2024    user   
An Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Unit has been established within the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) to enhance regulatory compliance and transparency. This strategic move comes in response to the heightened scrutiny and monitoring efforts by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to combat money laundering and ensure financial integrity. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Manager for the Unit, Inger Hainsley-Bennett, shared that its primary focus is to leverage the new powers granted to Registrars, ensuring that the information provided by companies is...


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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Valerie Veira, delivers remarks during the recent Digital Jamaica Summit and Showcase at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

JBDC Embarking on Second Year of Digital Transition Programme

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 23 Sep 2024    user   
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is set to embark on the second year of its transformative digital transition programme. This undertaking is aimed at, among other things, assisting in propelling Jamaica into a fully digital economy. JBDC Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira, made the announcement in her remarks delivered during the Digital Jamaica Summit and Showcase, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Funded by the European Union, the €9.5-million initiative was officially launched in October 2023 to increase equitable access to information and...


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For the July-August period – after Hurricane Beryl impacted the island on July 3 as a Category 4 storm – CAC said the average prices of most basic food items remained relatively constant.

CAC: No sign of price gouging

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 23 Sep 2024    user   
Agency says cost of critical basic food items remains relatively constant Although there were concerns raised that some proprietors may have been unjustly increasing the prices of goods and services in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) said it has found no evidence to support this. The agency that is responsible for promoting competition and fair trading said its analysis of price changes for critical basic food items between June and August remained relatively constant. “While there were higher than normal increases in prices of agricultural items, there...


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Companies Office unveils beneficial ownership training platform

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 23 Sep 2024    user   
he Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) has launched its innovative Online Beneficial Ownership Training (OBOT) Platform to empower stakeholders with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of beneficial ownership. OBOT Platform, available at www.botrainingjamaica.com , will provide courses focused on beneficial ownership to the public. It offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the amendments to the Companies Act and their implications for transparency, accountability, and corporate governance. Developed by local educational company One-on-One, which is registered...


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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon Aubyn Hill (left), shakes hands with Executive Director of Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden, at the BSJ Starch Stakeholders’ Symposium on September 19 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, St. Andrew.

 

Industry Minister Promoting Investment in Starches

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 23 Sep 2024    user   
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the local starch industry as a major sector for investment to boost food security and economic prosperity. He noted that the sector has significant potential for commercial activities to serve local and export markets. Investing in the cultivation of produce such as sweet potato, cassava and breadfruit can empower small farmers, boost agricultural output, and strengthen rural economies, he said. The Minister was addressing the opening of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) two-day Starch Stakeholders’...


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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

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