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JAMPRO Hosts Investment Forum

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 06 Dec 2024    admin   
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently hosted its Local Direct Investment Forum, under the theme: ‘Jamaica Business Gateway: Unlocking Economic Potential Through Digital Transformation’. Held in the Business Auditorium at its Head Office at 18 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston, the forum provided key insights into how Jamaica’s business landscape is evolving through innovative solutions like the Jamaica Business Gateway (JBG) online platform. It also addressed the critical need for better understanding of the regulatory processes to promote efficiency in business interactions with...


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

Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity

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 06 Dec 2024    admin   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the need for a change in perception about workplace productivity. He said that productivity is not just about tasks completed within the confines of an office, noting that it should also be measured by other factors impacting the workforce. “It extends far beyond that, encompassing the innovations we foster, the relationships we build, and the strategies we implement to create meaningful, sustainable progress,” the Minister said. “Productivity is about working smarter; finding better tools, skills or...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (back row, fourth left), and Manager, National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Navenia Wellington Ford (back row, third left), share a photo opportunity with representatives of nine organisations which received certification during the National Certification Body of Jamaica’s (NCBJ) Certificate Handover Ceremony on Wednesday (November 13) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

More Local Labs Urged to Get Certified to Int’l Standard

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 06 Dec 2024    admin   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for more local laboratories to get certified to international standard. He noted that certification by JANAAC Global Accreditation, the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) or the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), signals to the global marketplace that the entities are operating at the highest level. “Certification affirms your readiness to meet the highest demands in quality, ensuring Jamaica’s standing in international markets,” Senator Hill said. “It’s not a requirement by law,...


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Acting Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Althea Matthews (second left), shares a moment with her team (from left) Director of Public Education and Public Relations, Roshane Reid; Export Certification Administrator, Ockeem Thomas; and Senior Legal Counsel, Kanika Tomlinson, at the successful conclusion of a recent virtual Export Information Workshop hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).

Exporters Empowered to Seize Opportunities in Global Markets

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 06 Dec 2024    admin   
Scores of local entrepreneurs, exporters and persons looking to enter the export market gained valuable insights and tools to expand or seize business opportunities, at a two-day Export Information Workshop hosted by The Trade Board Limited (TBL). Held in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), the free online sessions provided participants with critical knowledge on leveraging export opportunities and navigating international markets effectively. Day one featured a dynamic presentation and...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), joins the Trade Board Limited (TBL) team in displaying the ISO 9001:2015 certification, which was officially presented by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), during a recent ceremony at the AC Hotel in Kingston. The TBL members (from left) are Public Relations Officer, Rushelle Whyte; Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake; and Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Renee White.

Trade Board Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

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 05 Dec 2024    admin   
The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS). The certification was formally presented at a recent handover ceremony hosted by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) at the AC Hotel in Kingston. It is valid for the following scope of services provided by the TBL: issuance of trade licences/permits, certificates of origin and letters of origin; certification of motor vehicle and scrap metal dealers; and collation, validation and updating of information for the Jamaica Trade Information...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), converses with young male micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat, in recognition of International Men’s Day. The event held at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). From left are: Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), One-on-One Educational Services, Ricardo Allen; Managing Director, Dawson Trading Company Limited, Jordan Dawson, and CEO of Shavuot Farms, Joel Harris.

Minister Hill Encourages Jamaican Men to Build Strong Families

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 05 Dec 2024    admin   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging men to continue improving their involvement with their families. Speaking during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat with selected young male Micro Small and Medium Sized-Enterprise (MSME) owners at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19), Minister Hill noted that strong families are the backbone of the Jamaican society. “If we don’t get families built back in this country, all the pushing that we do in government is not going to get the maximum result that we need...


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Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Launches Week of Activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week

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 18 Nov 2024    admin   
Kingston, Jamaica – November 16, 2024 – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), in collaboration with its agencies, will host a series of events to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), November 17-22. The week’s activities aim to drive innovation, support business growth, and provide essential resources for entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Jamaica. “Global Entrepreneurship Week offers a unique opportunity to showcase the resilience, creativity, and innovation of Jamaican entrepreneurs,” stated Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill,...


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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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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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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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