Posted on 03/03/2022

Partnership Urged On Research Into Lead Exposure

Chairman of the Paint and Surface Coatings Technical Committee at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Johann Antoine, is calling for partnership on research to determine lead exposure levels in Jamaica. He noted that such collaboration is one of the...

Posted on 03/03/2022

JBDC Establishing Essential Oil Incubator

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is establishing an essential oils incubator that will provide manufacturing capacity for clients as well as further position the country to tap into the lucrative global industry. The development forms part of a project...

Posted on 03/03/2022

35 Receive Titles Under Land Ownership Programme

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has said that land ownership is an untapped area for economic growth and development, and requires urgent attention. The Minister, who was speaking at a recent titling ceremony...

Posted on 03/03/2022

Work Progressing On Amendments To Legislation Governing JaSEZA

Work is progressing on amendments to legislation governing the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JaSEZA) and the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. He was responding to questions...

Posted on 03/03/2022

Technology Seen As The Tool To Boost Agricultural Output

Vice President of Marketing at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Gabriel Heron, says increased investments, coupled with greater use of technology such as greenhouses and hydroponics, can result in major transformation of the agriculture sector. He made the remarks on Thursday...

Posted on 03/03/2022

Local Designers To Benefit From JBDC Festival Of The Cloth Workshop Series

Local designers in the fashion, gift and craft industry are to benefit from the ‘Festival of the Cloth Workshop Series’, being hosted by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The series is a three-part programme, which will focus on Design...

Posted on 01/03/2022

Bill To Encourage Development Of New Varieties Of Cannabis

The Government is seeking to encourage the development of new varieties of cannabis, under the New Plant Varieties (Rights of Breeders) Bill being developed by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said...

Posted on 26/02/2022

Committee Working to Finalise CAC, FTC Merger

The Committee overseeing the merger of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) and Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is working to finalise the supporting processes over the next six months. The timeline is in keeping with instructions from Minister of Industry, Investment...

Posted on 25/02/2022

Dept. Of Co-Operatives And Friendly Societies Launches Online Registration

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has applauded the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) on its use of digital technology to offer registration services to the public. Speaking at the virtual launch of the DCFS Online...