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October 2024
 

29 October 2024

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), listens to Country Manager, Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI), Gary Cole, during a tour of the company’s expanded operations at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on October 24.

JPI Expands Operations to Satisfy Local Demand

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 29 Oct 2024    admin   
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has welcomed expansion of the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) operations in Jamaica, with its new 130,000-sq. ft. complex located at 693 Spanish Town Road. It is the latest acquisition by the company, resulting in the consolidation of its manufacturing, distribution and retail sales operations under one roof. Speaking with JIS News during a tour of the company’s factory space on Thursday (October 24), Minister Hill said an estimated 60 per cent of cartons used in Jamaica were imported over the last year. He noted that...


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Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JIPO Encourages Creatives to Improve Their Knowledge of Copyright and Related Rights

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 29 Oct 2024    admin   
Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, is urging Creatives across Jamaica to improve their understanding of copyright and related rights to protect their valuable intellectual creations. During a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, he advised that while copyright protection is automatic upon the creation of a work, knowledge is the key to navigating the complexities of the law. Mr. Rose explained that when it comes to copyright, “the person with the best evidence, if it becomes contentious, usually comes out on...


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

Senate Approves Motion to Formulate Elderly Care and Protection Act

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 29 Oct 2024    admin   
The Senate, on Friday (October 25), approved a motion to formulate the Elderly Care and Protection Act, to safeguard Jamaica’s senior citizens. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, advised that during the next sitting of the Upper House, he will propose the appointment of a Special Select Committee to consider the motion. The committee will be chaired by Government Senator, Sherine Golding Campbell, and include colleague members – Charles Sinclair, Dr. Saphire Longmore and Kavan Gayle. The Opposition members are – Gabriela Morris, Sophia Fraser-Binns and...


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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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