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October 2024
 

01 October 2024

CAC Reports Ease in Price Increases Between August and September

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 01 Oct 2024    admin   
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has reported that between August and September 2024, there was a noticeable easing of price increases, compared to the sharp spikes seen in previous months. Making a Ministerial Statement in the Senate on September 27, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said the Commission will continue to monitor the prices of goods to ensure that there is fair pricing for all Jamaicans. “While West Indian Red Pepper still saw a significant 62 per cent price increase and Local Thyme followed with a 33 per cent rise, overall, price...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, engages Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer, at a craft product assessors workshop, held at the JBDC Incubator Resource Centre in St. Andrew today (September 26).

 

Framework for Quality and Standards in Craft Sector Being Strengthened

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 01 Oct 2024    admin   
The framework for quality and standards in the craft sector is being strengthened to ensure that Jamaican made products reach new heights of global competitiveness, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Addressing a craft product assessors workshop at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Incubator Resource Centre in St. Andrew on September 26, the Minister said the craft sector is a vibrant contributor to Jamaica’s creativity, and must be expanded by standards and quality. “As we strengthen the framework for quality and standards in...


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Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘The Perfect Finish’ workshop series to be held on October 5, 12 19 and 26, at its Incubator & Resource Centre located at 76 Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The sessions will focus on merging metal and wood to make jewellery.

Jewellery Enthusiasts Reminded to Register for JBDC Workshop

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 01 Oct 2024    admin   
Jewellery enthusiasts are being reminded to register for the upcoming Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) four-day workshop, ‘The Perfect Finish: Metal Meets Wood’, before the October 2 deadline. To be held every Saturday in October at the JBDC Incubator & Resource Centre, this immersive workshop will delve into advanced jewellery-making techniques, with a special focus on seamlessly combining metal and wood. Each session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering a unique opportunity for participants to hone their skills under the guidance of renowned jewellery artisans...


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Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

We have, therefore, placed much energy and enthusiasm into the development of this website to provide timely information on the Ministry, our agencies and programmes.

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