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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill will lead a delegation of businessmen to Guyana and Suriname later this month. (Photo: JIS)

Hill to lead J’can business mission to Guyana, Suriname

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 16 May 2024    user   
Minister of Industry and Investment Senator Aubyn Hill is readying a delegation of businessmen and representatives from agencies within his ministry to participate in an export and investment business mission to Guyana and Suriname later this month. The mission, which will cover both countries, is slated for May 12-18. Shullette Cox, president of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) confirmed to Our Today in a telephone interview that 48 companies have so far expressed interest in Guyana and 38 for Suriname. The companies that confirmed their participation are from the technology,...


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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), cut the ribbon to open the new R.A. Williams Distributors Limited facility in the New Brunswick Village in St. Catherine, recently. Observing (from left) are Chief Operations Officer, R.A. Williams Distributors Limited, Jewel Reid; Founder and Chief Quality Officer, Evelyn Williams; and Chief Executive Officer, Audley Reid.

Pharmaceutical Market Expected to Earn US$97 Million This Year

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 16 May 2024    user   
The recent expansion of local pharmaceutical giant R.A. Williams Distributors Limited into Spanish Town, St. Catherine, is expected to contribute to the growth of the pharmaceutical market in Jamaica, which is projected to achieve US$97 million this year. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, in his address at the recent opening of the company’s new complex in the New Brunswick Village, said the projection was taken from the Statistics Portal for Market Data (STATISTA). “[The industry] is expected to grow by about five or six per cent in the next year,” the...


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

 

Online Platform Launched to Facilitate Training on Beneficial Ownership

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 16 May 2024    user   
Jamaica continues to fortify its position as a responsible player in the global financial landscape, with the recent launch of the Online Beneficial Ownership Training (OBOT) programme. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) and local educational company One-on-One, the platform possesses key features, such as a user-friendly interface, engaging multimedia content, customised learning paths, and real-time progress tracking. Speaking at the launch, held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Kingston on May 7,...


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President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) Shulette Cox makes a point in discussion with EY Caribbean’s Executive Chairman Wade George at the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall hotel in Montego Bay, St James, on Thursday. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)

Jamaica woos foreign investors at EY conference

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 16 May 2024    user   
Overseas businesses displaying optimism about island, say execs FOREIGN investors are displaying optimism about Jamaica’s business environment against the background of an economic reform programme that, among its highlights, has reduced the nation’s debt at a pace that ranks among the world’s fastest over the last decade. According to Ernst & Young (EY) Caribbean, the high level of investor interest is reflected in the fact that around 120 companies, representing more than 10 countries, are now gathered at its Strategic Growth Forum in Montego Bay to network and possibly make deals with...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), engages (from left) Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Kamesha Blake; President, JMEA, Sydney Thwaites; Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Head of Service Delivery and Responsible Officer at EAL (part of the Enginuity Group), Dr. Daniel Tromans, at the Manufacture 360° conference at the AC Hotel in St. Andrew, on May 8. It was hosted by the JMEA.

Government Continues to Implement Strategies to Enhance Skills Development in Labour Force

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 09 May 2024    user   
The Government continues to implement several strategies to enhance skills development in the labour force, says Minister without Portfolio with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. She said these are being undertaken to fill the gap between the skills available and those required, particularly in areas that are critical to modern manufacturing processes. “A large portion of employees within the industry don’t have the skills necessary to advance their careers. This gap ultimately manifests itself in delayed production, increased...


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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is inviting MSMEs to submit applications for the Public Procurement Readiness Project

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 08 May 2024    user   
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.jm or the website of JBDC www.jbdc.net . CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS


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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), shares a photo opportunity with participants during Thursday’s (April 18) Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative (BPGI) Innovation Round-Table Forum at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Head Office in Kingston. From left are Global Director, BPGI Microsoft Global Partner Solutions, Raamel Mitchell; Microsoft Country Manager, Yamile Bustamante Allen; Executive Director, Black Channel Partner Alliance, Alyssa Williams; and JAMPRO President, Shullette Cox. Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Shullette Cox, addresses Thursday’s (April 18) Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative (BPGI) Innovation Round-Table Forum, which was held at JAMPRO’s Head Office in Kingston.

Gov’t Committed to Executing Digital Transformation the ‘RITE’ Way

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 26 Apr 2024    user   
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the Government is committed to executing digital transformation the “RITE” way. RITE is an acronym for Respect, Inclusion, Trust and Efficiency. Addressing Thursday’s (April 18) Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative (BPGI) Innovation Round-Table Forum at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Head Office in Kingston, Senator Morris Dixon underscored that the country’s digital transformation journey is grounded in respect. “...


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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), interact with co-owners of Irie Gourmand, Andrea (second left) and Colleen Sybblis during the opening of last year's 'Christmas in July' at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

Applications Open for Christmas in July Trade Show

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 25 Apr 2024    user   
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is now accepting applications for this year’s staging of its ‘Christmas in July’ trade show. The event provides an opportunity for local producers of gifts and souvenir items to promote their products to alternative market segments. Products may be from the categories of desktop solutions, spa and aromatherapy, décor, clothing, fine art, jewellery, souvenirs, food, and products created from organic and natural fibres. Interested companies and individuals are being asked to complete an Expression of Interest Form via the TEF’s website at www.tef.gov.jm , and...


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Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Shantal English.

JIPO to Stage Several Activities for IP Week

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 25 Apr 2024    user   
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) has announced Intellectual Property (IP) Week celebrations, which will be staged from Sunday, April 21 to April 28. Intellectual Property Week, an annual event in Jamaica, coincides with World Intellectual Property Day, celebrated globally on April 26 each year. The week-long events aim to raise awareness and highlight the importance of Intellectual Property rights in driving innovation, creativity and economic growth. In an interview with JIS News, the agency’s Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, Shantal English, informed that the week’s activities...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers remarks at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ event held recently at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.

MSMES Being Positioned for Regional and International Success

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 25 Apr 2024    user   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to get prepared as the Government positions the sector to be competitive globally. The push aligns with Jamaica’s broader economic agenda, which prioritises diversification, export promotion, and inclusive growth. “Jamaica’s MSMEs must become known regionally and internationally as more efficient manufacturers of goods and ever-improving crafters of ingenious services that people will buy,” Minister Hill said. “Jamaica is changing for the better and the business...


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