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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), joins the Trade Board Limited (TBL) team in displaying the ISO 9001:2015 certification, which was officially presented by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), during a recent ceremony at the AC Hotel in Kingston. The TBL members (from left) are Public Relations Officer, Rushelle Whyte; Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake; and Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Renee White.

Trade Board Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

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 05 Dec 2024    user   
The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS). The certification was formally presented at a recent handover ceremony hosted by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) at the AC Hotel in Kingston. It is valid for the following scope of services provided by the TBL: issuance of trade licences/permits, certificates of origin and letters of origin; certification of motor vehicle and scrap metal dealers; and collation, validation and updating of information for the Jamaica Trade Information...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), converses with young male micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat, in recognition of International Men’s Day. The event held at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). From left are: Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), One-on-One Educational Services, Ricardo Allen; Managing Director, Dawson Trading Company Limited, Jordan Dawson, and CEO of Shavuot Farms, Joel Harris.

Minister Hill Encourages Jamaican Men to Build Strong Families

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 05 Dec 2024    user   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging men to continue improving their involvement with their families. Speaking during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat with selected young male Micro Small and Medium Sized-Enterprise (MSME) owners at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19), Minister Hill noted that strong families are the backbone of the Jamaican society. “If we don’t get families built back in this country, all the pushing that we do in government is not going to get the maximum result that we need...


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Hubmark: A Vision Realized by Howayne Harvey and Jahmone Salmon

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 21 Nov 2024    nicola.wint   
In the ever-evolving business landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America, Howayne Harvey and Jahmone Salmon, the co-founders of Hubmark and winners of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s (MIIC) MSME Business Pitch Competition, have carved a niche as visionaries revolutionizing branding, marketing, and IT for micro-businesses. Their journey, which began in 2018, was sparked by a realization of the struggles many small businesses faced with fragmented branding and outdated marketing strategies. Their defining moment came in 2022 when a significant revenue loss forced a pivot...


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MIIC’s MSME Business Pitch Competition Winner Christopher Bennett: Transforming Education through Innovation

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 18 Nov 2024    nicola.wint   
Christopher Bennett, founder of Edunomics Limited, is a trailblazer in e-learning, revolutionizing education by bridging the gap between qualifications and employment. Established during the COVID-19 pandemic, Edunomics initially offered classes for CXC exams. However, Bennett's vision quickly evolved as he realized the potential of online certifications as cost-effective alternatives to university degrees. The MSME Business Pitch Competition, held by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) in collaboration with the Development Bank of Jamaica, was a defining moment for...


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Hubmark: A Vision Realized by Howayne Harvey and Jahmone Salmon

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 18 Nov 2024    nicola.wint   
In the ever-evolving business landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America, Howayne Harvey and Jahmone Salmon, the co-founders of Hubmark and winners of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s (MIIC) MSME Business Pitch Competition, have carved a niche as visionaries revolutionizing branding, marketing, and IT for micro-businesses. Their journey, which began in 2018, was sparked by a realization of the struggles many small businesses faced with fragmented branding and outdated marketing strategies. Their defining moment came in 2022 when a significant revenue loss forced a pivot...


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Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Launches Week of Activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week

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 18 Nov 2024    user   
Kingston, Jamaica – November 16, 2024 – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), in collaboration with its agencies, will host a series of events to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), November 17-22. The week’s activities aim to drive innovation, support business growth, and provide essential resources for entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Jamaica. “Global Entrepreneurship Week offers a unique opportunity to showcase the resilience, creativity, and innovation of Jamaican entrepreneurs,” stated Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill,...


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

Senate Approves Motion to Formulate Elderly Care and Protection Act

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 29 Oct 2024    user   
The Senate, on Friday (October 25), approved a motion to formulate the Elderly Care and Protection Act, to safeguard Jamaica’s senior citizens. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, advised that during the next sitting of the Upper House, he will propose the appointment of a Special Select Committee to consider the motion. The committee will be chaired by Government Senator, Sherine Golding Campbell, and include colleague members – Charles Sinclair, Dr. Saphire Longmore and Kavan Gayle. The Opposition members are – Gabriela Morris, Sophia Fraser-Binns and...


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Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JIPO Encourages Creatives to Improve Their Knowledge of Copyright and Related Rights

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 29 Oct 2024    user   
Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, is urging Creatives across Jamaica to improve their understanding of copyright and related rights to protect their valuable intellectual creations. During a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, he advised that while copyright protection is automatic upon the creation of a work, knowledge is the key to navigating the complexities of the law. Mr. Rose explained that when it comes to copyright, “the person with the best evidence, if it becomes contentious, usually comes out on...


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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), listens to Country Manager, Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI), Gary Cole, during a tour of the company’s expanded operations at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on October 24.

JPI Expands Operations to Satisfy Local Demand

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 29 Oct 2024    user   
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has welcomed expansion of the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) operations in Jamaica, with its new 130,000-sq. ft. complex located at 693 Spanish Town Road. It is the latest acquisition by the company, resulting in the consolidation of its manufacturing, distribution and retail sales operations under one roof. Speaking with JIS News during a tour of the company’s factory space on Thursday (October 24), Minister Hill said an estimated 60 per cent of cartons used in Jamaica were imported over the last year. He noted that...


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Harold Davis appointed JBDC acting CEO

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 28 Oct 2024    user   
Valerie Veira demits office having head JBDC for several years Harold Davis has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) with the departure of long-time CEO, Valerie Veira, who has gone on retirement. Davis, who has been Veira’s Deputy serving in that capacity since the agency’s inception in 2001. He is a trained Industrial Engineer with over 25 years of experience in industrial development. With a Master of Science degree in Innovation Management and Leadership from the University of York, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in...


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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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