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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, addresses the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW): Business Dialogue Forum, at the JBDC’s Incubator offices, Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston, on Monday, November 8, 2021. GEW is being celebrated from November 8 – 14, under the theme “Reboot, Rethink Regenerate”. The aim of GEW is to inspire people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. Chief Executive Officer, JBDC, Valerie Veira; Deputy CEO, JBDC, Harold Davis; and Chief Visionary & CEO, Mobile Edge Solutions, Leighton Campbell, also gave remarks.
JBDC is driving this global movement in an effort to highlight emerging and creative industries, facilitate business to business discussions and encourage business start-ups on a national level.

Capitalise on Global Growth Trends – Minister Dunn

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 10 Nov 2021    user   
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, is urging entrepreneurs to take advantage of economic growth trends occasioned by the pandemic to drive their businesses. Addressing micro and small business enterprise (MSMS) owners on Monday, November 8 at a Business Dialogue Forum on the theme “Rebooting for Business in a Post-Pandemic Era”, the Minister encouraged the gathering to diversify into industries that are emerging as growth leaders. “Global disruptions have led to economic growth in many markets, such as manufacturing; logistics and...


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Spring Gardens Processors now exporting to Canada

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 05 Nov 2021    user   
Spring Gardens Processors (SGP), which is a company involved in the export development programme, Export Max III, recently made its first container shipment of canned ackees to Canada supplying a newly acquired major distributor. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Audley Shaw, who was on hand to witness the occasion, said, “I am pleased to see this opportunity for Spring Gardens Processors, which is a testament to the importance and success of the Export Max programme in developing companies and increasing exports from Jamaica.” Spring Gardens Processors is a manufacturer and food...


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JMEA expo hunts greater export opportunities for local suppliers

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 05 Nov 2021    user   
Ahead of its Expo Jamaica event scheduled to take place today, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) has cited the increased penetration of export markets by local suppliers as being top of the list of outcomes. “The main objective going into and coming out of this event is to make connections. The JMEA sees export as the way to go for Jamaica, especially as we seek to grow the manufacturing sector. Of course, we have a market here, but it is too small. So once we can find opportunities for local products, whether in the Diaspora, Caribbean, or internationally, we would...


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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Audley Shaw speaking during the virtual launch of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica's Client Services Programme last Wednesday, October 20, 2021. (Photo: JIS)

BSJ launches Client Services Programme for MSMEs

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 05 Nov 2021    user   
In a bid to enhance the productivity and international competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) recently launched the Client Services Programme (CSP). According to the BSJ, the programme forms part of its mandate to facilitate business development and trade. As such the public body will provide guidance to increase their capacity to produce consistent high-quality products and services; therefore, allowing them access to markets and deepen their reach in old markets. “The Client Services Programme seeks to hand-hold and guide...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, made a presentation at the virtual Caribbean Council Investor Roundtable meeting hosted by the Caribbean Council in London under Chatham House Rules, on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
The Caribbean Council is a London-based membership organisation, which works with companies which are investing in, and doing business with, the Caribbean and Central America. Their members include some of the most significant investors in the Caribbean.
Minister Shaw's address focused on a range of investment which enable opportunities in Jamaica including its business- friendly environment, robust telecommunications and modern road and network infrastructure et al.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Nigel Clarke, among others, also gave remarks.

Investment Minister Outlines Jamaican Opportunities To London-Based Caribbean Council

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 04 Nov 2021    user   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Honourable Audley Shaw, has detailed investment opportunities in Jamaica to the Caribbean Council, a London-based organization which supports trade, investment and development for a select group of major investors across the Caribbean and Latin America. The event was part of the organization’s meet the Minister Series of virtual events. Addressing the virtual gathering of high level UK based business executives on Thursday, October 28, the Minister highlighted current and potential investment ventures in Agriculture, Logistics, Manufacturing...


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WEHBY...I believe that the hybrid meetings will become the norm in the future. A hybrid meeting allows persons to participate at the same time using an electronic means and by being present in person.

Companies Act amendment will eliminate high legal costs — Senator Wehby

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 04 Nov 2021    user   
Senator Don Wehby, who is also group chief executive officer (CEO) of GraceKennedy (GK) Limited said companies have been footing a bill in the region of $1 million each in the pursuit of seeking court approval for holding hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs) under COVID-19 conditions. The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2021 allows companies to host general meetings in a virtual or hybrid format and allows the Registrar of Companies to grant an extension of time for the holding of an AGM to avoid any penalties that could arise if they are unable to hold the AGM within the time frame stipulated in...


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International Registrations under the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2021

Trademark applications in Jamaica

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 04 Nov 2021    user   
THE Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2021 (“the Act”) was enacted in June 2021. The Act is meant to, among other things, bring the Madrid Protocol into effect in Jamaica. The Madrid Protocol is a treaty whereby, inter alia, contracting countries agree to allow international applications to be registered in their country once the applicant has designated that country as one in which they wish to file an application. Contracting parties include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Cuba, Germany, the European Union and now Jamaica. The Madrid Protocol will allow entities and individuals who are...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Minister Shaw Hails Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission

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 04 Nov 2021    user   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has hailed the work of the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC), noting that the entity has remained “excellent” in protecting Jamaica’s producers against unfair trade practices. The Minister, in highlighting Jamaica’s excellent record in international trade jurisprudence, pointed out that the Executive Director for the ADSC, Andrea Marie Dawes, has been appointed by the WTO Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to serve as an expert on several panels to settle disputes between member countries, under the world body’s...


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Industry Minister to Present Keynote Address at Caribbean Future Summit

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 02 Nov 2021    user   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon Audley Shaw, has been selected to present the keynote address at the 2nd Annual Caribbean Future Summit, a live virtual event hosted by education technology recruitment company, Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE), on Friday, November 5, 2021. In his presentation to an audience of Caribbean investors, technology entrepreneurs, celebrities, politicians and business moguls, Minister Shaw will address the theme: From Diaspora Engagement to Investment – Connecting to the Caribbean’s Future Pillars- Tourism, Technology and Talent. The Minister...


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