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May 2022
 

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), presents the 100th licence for the Medicinal and Therapeutic Handling of Cannabis in Jamaica, to Board Director of Seven-10 Limited, Mrs. Hyacinth Symes, at a ceremony hosted by the Cannabis Licensing Authority, at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, in Kingston, on May 11. Sharing the moment (from second left) are Board Director of Seven-10 Limited’s parent-company, Pure Jamaican, Robert Wright and Board Director at Seven-10, Brian Wright.

Cannabis Legislation To Be Amended To Enhance Licensing Process

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 17 May 2022    admin   
To better facilitate the process of obtaining licences in the cannabis industry, key amendments to the legislation are expected to be made in the next few months. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, during the ceremonial issuance of the 100th licence for the handling of medicinal cannabis, on May 11. The 100th licence was presented to Pure Jamaica Limited’s Pharmaceutical Division, Seven-10, by Senator Hill, at the ceremony hosted by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, in Kingston. Senator...


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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing the second of the two-day Caribbean Food Security and Safety Sustainability Conference and Summit hosted by The Food Hygiene Bureau at the Medallion Hall Hotel, St. Andrew and online. The summit is being held from May 10 to 11 under the theme, ‘Global Impact on Food Security – Caribbean Resilience.’

Transformation Necessary For Food Security

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 17 May 2022    admin   
The Government is actively pursuing all opportunities to partner with regional and international stakeholders to transform Jamaica’s food sector in a manner that will ensure the country can sustain itself. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said this paradigm shift is intended to effectively address challenges to food security caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. “We are looking carefully at our supply chain systems and logistics generally because we have to ensure that the gap that we have is closed...


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Industry State Minister Emphasises Need For Self-Sufficiency

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 22 Apr 2022    admin   
Jamaica must look to become more self-sufficient in imported commodities that can be produced locally, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. Speaking at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ meeting, at the AC Hotel Kingston, on April 21, Dr. Dunn said this is imperative, in light of the logistics and supply chain challenges resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The State Minister also underscored the need for the country’s exports to be further...


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

Industry Minister Highlights Importance Of Digitalisation

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 22 Apr 2022    admin   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging industry leaders to be intentional about digitalisation as a strategic imperative to lower costs, improve efficiency and customer experience, and increase productivity and profits. Speaking at the fifth staging of the annual information technology and business conference, TechCon, Senator Hill said that as Minister, he welcomed the opportunity to discuss the value of digital maturity to Jamaica’s business competitiveness, both locally and globally. The virtual forum was hosted by local information...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), in conversation with Chairman, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Christopher Levy, during a ceremony at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston on Wednesday (April 13) held to provide an update on the staging of the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) eighth Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE 2022). Sharing in the moment (from second left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett and Chief Executive Officer, World Free Zones Organization, Dr. Samir Hamrouni. The Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) 2022 is scheduled for June 13 to 17 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. More than 1,000 persons from 157 countries are expected to attend the event.

Businesses Urged To Showcase Their Products At AICE 2022

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 22 Apr 2022    admin   
Investors can benefit from Jamaica’s proximity to major global trading markets such as the United States and Canada, and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging local and international businesses to take advantage of this opportunity. Senator Hill was addressing a ceremony at the AC Hotel by Marriot in St. Andrew on Wednesday (April 13), held to provide an update on the staging of the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) eighth Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE 2022). The global event is being staged jointly by the...


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