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Harold Davis appointed JBDC acting CEO

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 28 Oct 2024    admin   
Valerie Veira demits office having head JBDC for several years Harold Davis has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) with the departure of long-time CEO, Valerie Veira, who has gone on retirement. Davis, who has been Veira’s Deputy serving in that capacity since the agency’s inception in 2001. He is a trained Industrial Engineer with over 25 years of experience in industrial development. With a Master of Science degree in Innovation Management and Leadership from the University of York, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in...


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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

MSMEs Encouraged to Help Shape Country’s Digital Future

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 25 Oct 2024    admin   
Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to play their part in shaping Jamaica’s digital future. The call came from Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, who recently participated in the JIS TV programme, ‘Get the Facts’. “Digital transformation is no longer a nice thing to have; it’s a need to have,” Mr. Davis said, as he outlined the transformative potential of the Digital Jamaica Project, which is set to enhance the country’s digital landscape. He also emphasised the urgency of...


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Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, October 23.

JIPO Executive Director Calls for More Support for CMOs

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 25 Oct 2024    admin   
Executive Director at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, is urging the public, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to enhance their support for Collective Management Organisations (CMOs). These include the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP), Jamaica Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY), and the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS). During a JIS ‘Think Tank’, held at the agency’s head office on Wednesday, October 23, Ms. Bellamy emphasised the critical role of CMOs in protecting the rights of Jamaica’s creative individuals. She...


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Cheryl Martin Tracey (right), director of field operations at Consumer Affairs Commission makes a point during a recent Business Forum held at the offices of the Jamaica Observer. Looking on is (from left) Tara Francis, legal officer and CEO, Dolsie Allen

CAC says not all increases mean price gouging

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 25 Oct 2024    admin   
Amid heightened, mostly informal complaints and rants from consumers concerned about price increases in the market, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has sought to inform the public that not all cases amounts to price gouging. Price gouging, which the entity said was more linked to unexplained increases, occurs when the cost of an item becomes two or three times more than the actual price. The phenomena, which is largely triggered by events such as natural disasters and other crisis periods, usually impacts supply chain cycles, creating an imbalance in demand and supply. “An increase in...


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Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.

JIPO Helps Foster Growth and Effectiveness of CMOs

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 25 Oct 2024    admin   
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) plays a crucial role in fostering the growth and effectiveness of Collective Management Organisations (CMOs), which are vital to the protection and management of intellectual property rights for creative individuals. Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, JIPO, Shantal English, informed JIS News that the Office’s assistance includes hosting quarterly meetings with CMOs to provide updates on office activities, new laws, and regulatory changes, such as the Copyright Amendment Act 2023. “The recent amendment has been pivotal in legitimising the operations...


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

JANAAC Awards ISO15189: 2012 Accreditation to Grenadian Medical Testing Lab

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 25 Oct 2024    admin   
The Spice Isle Imaging Centre Inc. Laboratory has made history as the first and only medical testing lab in Grenada to be accredited by JANAAC Global Accreditation to the ISO15189:2012 standard. The certification is for medical testing in haematology and transfusion medicine. Accredited medical laboratories can readily demonstrate conformance to defined standards and best practices and provide the assurance of competence in the analyses that they undertake. Addressing the official virtual Accreditation Awards Ceremony held on Wednesday (October 23), Minister of Industry, Investment and...


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Trade Board Limited sponsors Trade Agreements Award at JMEA’s M&E Awards Gala

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 25 Oct 2024    admin   
The Trade Board Limited (The Jamaica Trade Board) sponsored the Jamaica Trade Board Award for Champion Medium Exporter in Manufacturing through Trade Agreements, as part of its ongoing commitment to boosting Jamaica’s export sector. The award was part of the prestigious Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association’s (JMEA’s) Manufacturers and Exporters (M&E) Awards, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the utilization of trade agreements by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with total export...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), is in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of Global Services Sector (GSS) company, Centerfield, Kris Barton (right) and Senior Vice President, Eddie Choi, during the official opening of the company’s Portmore, St. Catherine, location on Tuesday (October 22).

BPO Employees Urged to Strive for Excellence

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 25 Oct 2024    admin   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has charged the more than 900 employees at Centerfield’s new offices in Portmore to focus on productivity and excellence. Delivering the keynote address during Tuesday’s (October 22) official opening of the location at Lot 2, Congreve Park, Port Henderson, Minister Hill told the workers that it is in their interest to ensure that “this business continues to grow”. “This investment is great for Jamaica and an attitude of excellence is necessary for it to be sustained. Uphold excellence and increase productivity. You...


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Supply and Delivery of Desktop Computers, Laptops and Tablets for the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce

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 04 Oct 2024    admin   
SCOPE: Supply and Delivery of Desktop Computers, Laptops and Tablets for the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce, located at 4 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Proof of registration with the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) in the category of “Computer and Related Services”, “Computer Equipment, Parts & Supplies” and/or “Information Technology Systems and a Copy of a valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) or Tax Compliance Letter (TCL). PROCUREMENT METHOD: National Competitive Bidding CONTACT INFORMATIO N: Rashawn Morgan, Director, Public Procurement...


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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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