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Posted on 14/03/2025
Jamaica Ripe for Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Bu...
Posted on 14/03/2025
Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth
AUBYN Hill, the minister of industry, investment, and commerce, has made a sweeping call to private sector stakeholders to aid in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Beryl with an eye for more resilient structures. The minister, a St Elizabeth native, invited members of Lydford Mining Company and Jamaica Institution ...
Posted on 28/09/2021
Greater International Protection for Jamaican Companies
The Trade Marks Amendment Act of 2021 (TMA 2021) is a major development in Jamaica’s trade mark law. Jamaican company brands, logos, as well as Brand Jamaica are now able to obtain global protection. Under Section 69 of the Trade...
Posted on 27/09/2021
Many Benefits Come With Positive Credit Score
The Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) says there are many benefits for individuals having a positive credit score. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans-Roberts, said that there are increased opportunities for persons who have...
Posted on 27/09/2021
32 Product Standards Promulgated By BSJ
A total of 32 product standards were promulgated by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) in 2020. These are related to cannabis (3); hand sanitisers (1); toy safety (6); household and similar electrical appliances (5); fluorescent and led lamps (2);...
Posted on 27/09/2021
Consumer Alert
Prices of Approved/Accredited Private Laboratories/Medical Facilities Testing for SARS-COV-2 in Jamaica as at August 20, 2021. SEE FULL FLYER
Posted on 24/09/2021
CAC Protecting Consumers During The Pandemic
Director of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Western Region, Richard Rowe, says the agency remains committed to protecting consumers as the country continues to navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Addressing the CAC’s ‘Jamaica Consumer Talks: Frequently Asked Questions’ virtual forum...
Posted on 24/09/2021
JAMPRO Encourages Investment In Vegetable Farming
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is encouraging entrepreneurs to invest in vegetable cultivation for the hospitality sector. Manager for JAMPRO’s Sales and Promotions Division, with responsibility for agribusiness, Marlene Porter, says there are numerous market opportunities for fresh vegetables, especially in...
Posted on 24/09/2021
Kingston Creative Virtual Culture Forum
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at the virtual Kingston Culture Forum, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Friday, September 24, 2021. The forum is being hosted by Kingston Creative, under the theme “It all...
Posted on 23/09/2021
EXIM Bank Offers Trade Credit Insurance to Exporters
The National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) is encouraging exporters to take advantage of its Trade Credit Insurance (TCI) facility to protect their goods and services. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Manager, Business Origination at EXIM Bank,...
Posted on 23/09/2021
Agribusiness Ripe For Investment
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is pushing opportunities in agribusiness as it looks to facilitate greater levels of investment flows to assist the country’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Manager for JAMPRO’s Sales...
