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April 2022
 

22 April 2022

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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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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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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IP Week 2022

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 22 Apr 2022    admin   
CLICK LINK HERE FOR FULL IP WEEK SCHEDULE Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day (Join us on social media and tell us about a book you have read) Sunday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. Transformed Life Church 63 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10 Open Invitation, hybrid format: https://hetransforms.online.church/ or https://www.youtube.com/user/hetransformsmetv Monday, April 25, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Official Launch of IP Week 2022 The Courtyard by Marriott New Kingston, In-person (by invitation) and Virtual. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92554089238?pwd=...


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Copyright and Related Rights Manager, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.

Activities For Intellectual Property Week

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 22 Apr 2022    admin   
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office ( JIPO ) has announced its activities for Intellectual Property Week, which will be observed from Sunday, April 24 to Friday, April 29. On Sunday, April 24, there will be a church service at the Transformed Life Church on Hagley Park Road in Kingston, followed by the official launch of Intellectual Property Week on Monday (April 25) via Zoom. A round-table discussion will be held on Tuesday (April 26) in observance of World Intellectual Property Day, under the theme ‘IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future’. The discussion will take place in a...


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Executive Director of the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC), Andrea Marie Dawes (third left), with members of her staff, at the agency’s offices in New Kingston, St. Andrew.

ADSC Protecting Local Companies From Unfair Trading Practices

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 22 Apr 2022    admin   
The Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC) has been giving Jamaican producers protection against unfair trading practices for more two decades and is gaining local and international recognition. Established 21 years ago, its mandate is to administrate the trade remedies regime in Jamaica, with a core function to defend productive and manufacturing activity on the island under the rules of international trade agreements to which Jamaica is a party. Its work is bolstered as a signatory member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and similar bodies. The Commission pursues its...


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Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority’s (JSEZA) Senior Director for Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement, Ainsley Brown.

JSEZA Sets Sights On Multi-Trillion-Dollar ESG Market

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 22 Apr 2022    admin   
The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is positioning Jamaica to tap into the multi-trillion-dollar Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment market. ESG investing refers to putting money in companies, which, through their environmental performance, social impact and governance issues, are focused on balancing people, planet and profits. It is becoming increasingly popular as investors seek long-term value and alignment with sustainability and climate-related objectives. According to the United States (US) Sustainable and Impact Investing Trends biennial report, the...


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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, conversing with Country Representative (Ag), USAID Jamaica Alex Gainer, during the official launch of the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies’ Online Registration and Monitoring System (ORMS) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (April 14).

DCFS Online Registration Now Operational

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 22 Apr 2022    admin   
The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) has officially launched its online registration and monitoring system as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Addressing the official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday (April 14), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said the project supports Government’s strategic priority for better facilitation of businesses. He informed that the project aims to reduce the delays faced by groups in completing registration as provident, cooperative or friendly...


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

More Investment Needed To Increase Exports – Hill

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 22 Apr 2022    admin   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaican businesses need to invest more in the local manufacturing and export sectors. Although the sectors are recovering stronger, having recorded a more than 55 per cent increase in domestic exports over the past year, there is room for further expansion and development, he said. “I want Jamaican businesses to begin to invest in manufacturing and preparing and providing services for export. We need to see a lot more, because unless we export a lot more, we cannot become a rich country,” said Senator Hill. He...


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