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HILL... The Special Economic Zone Act is therefore being amended to ensure that it meets these substance requirements as well as to address administrative issues which have been identified.

Special Economic Zones Act Amendments to Ensure International Obligations Compliance

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 03 Oct 2022    admin   
SENATOR Aubyn Hill said changes made in the Senate on Friday to the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act are to ensure compliance with international obligations. The proposed amendments to the SEZ Act include not allowing entities that carry out intellectual property activities within SEZs to operate after March 31, 2023. According to Hill, these establishments will be taken out of operation as they have been deemed to create increased potential for harm since there are no special requirements to govern these activities within the zones. Hill said while it is believed that there are no entities...


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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 27).

House of Representatives Opens Debate on Special Economic Zone Amendment Act

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 03 Oct 2022    admin   
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (September 27), opened the debate on the Special Economic Zone Amendment Act. The legislation seeks to ensure conformity with international standards of tax transparency and improve the efficiency of the regime’s administration. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, who opened the debate, said profit shifting from one jurisdiction to another is a global challenge, for which it has been determined that a global solution is required. He noted that the Organization of Economic Cooperation and...


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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), converses with former Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Revd. Dr. Artnel Henry, during the launch event for his book, ‘The Development of the Jamaica Bureau of Standards’ on Thursday (September 29) at the Courtyard by Marriott, Kingston.

Book on Development of Bureau of Standards Jamaica Launched

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 03 Oct 2022    admin   
A book that chronicles the development of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) from its formative years into what has become one of the Caribbean’s foremost authorities on standardisation was launched on Thursday (September 29). Entitled ‘The Development of the Jamaica Bureau of Standards’, the book is authored by Revd. Dr. Artnel Henry, who was the BSJ’s Executive Director for 27 years, from 1973 to 2000. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, in her remarks at the launch held at the Courtyard by Marriott, Kingston, hailed the tome as a documentation of an important aspect...


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Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, at the National Compliance Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Wendell Richards, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 27).

NCRA Appeals to Block Makers to Maintain Standards

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 03 Oct 2022    admin   
The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is making a special appeal to block makers to ensure that standards are maintained when making their products. Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, NCRA, Dr. Wendell Richards, said that checks carried out by inspectors have revealed substandard blocks from some block makers. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Dr. Richards reminded block makers that there is a compulsory standard. “Note, as well, that Jamaica sits on a fault line [and] we spend more time in a building than...


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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Industry Conference, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on September 29. The two-day conference is being held under the theme ‘End to End Logistics: Opportunities in an era of uncertainty’.

Digital Transformation Key to Improve Ease of Doing Business – Dr. Dunn

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 30 Sep 2022    admin   
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is placing greater emphasis on digital transformation as a key tool to improve the ease of doing business as the country solidifies its position as the logistics destination of choice. Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said this is being done through initiatives such as the National Business Portal, the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) and the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) platforms, as well as the Jamaica Trade Information Portal. He was addressing the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU...


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Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, at the National Compliance Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Wendell Richards, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (September 27).

Consumers Should Make CAC First Point of Contact – NCRA Official

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 30 Sep 2022    admin   
Consumers who find themselves with substandard products are being reminded to make the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) their first point of contact for redress, prior to going to the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA). Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (September 27), Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate at the NCRA, Dr. Wendell Richards, said that for a consumer to get redress, the CAC must be their first point of contact. “When they come directly to the NCRA, what we can only do is investigate or we can...


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Several of the 114 participants in the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, during their recent graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston.

Global Services Apprenticeship Graduates Encouraged to be People-Focused

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 30 Sep 2022    admin   
The first cohort of 114 persons graduating from the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, has been encouraged to cultivate a culture of positive engagement with the individuals with whom they will work. This was the charge from HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, while speaking during the recent graduation ceremony at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston. “As you are now skilled and empowered to take up management and leadership roles in the global services sector, ensure that you put the people first. This creates a win-win...


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Senator Aubyn Hill, minister of industry, investment and commerce, is engaged in an animated discussion with Godiva Golding, CEO of STEAMHouse Network Limited — an education hub that teaches the principles of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through integrated project-based approaches — at the closing ceremony and mini expo for the 2022 Scotiabank Vision Achiever programme.

Minister Hill at the 2022 Scotiabank Vision Achiever Ceremony

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 29 Sep 2022    admin   
The Business Social today highlights scenes from the recently held Scotiabank Vision Achiever, a 17-week, seven-module programme, led by ActionCOACH Marcia Woon Choy. The programme, designed to impart core competencies required for running a profitable business, includes training in sales, systemising business processes, marketing and understanding business financials but more importantly, building each participant's capacity as a leader.


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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the opening ceremony for a virtual validation workshop on the draft of the National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy and Implementation Plan, on Tuesday (September 27).

Jamaica First in Region to Significantly Advance Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy

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 29 Sep 2022    admin   
Jamaica is the first country in the region to make significant progress in the development of a National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy and Implementation Plan. Spearheaded by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), the Policy seeks to ensure that consumers are protected from unsafe goods and unfair business practices, and that they are empowered to defend their rights and welfare. Speaking today (September 27) at the opening ceremony for a virtual validation workshop on the draft of the policy, State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), receives a token from District Vice President, Scotiabank, Yvette Anderson, during the closing ceremony for the 2022 Scotiabank Vision Achiever Programme, held on Tuesday (September 20), at the AC Marriott Hotel, in Kingston.

Top SMEs in Scotiabank Vision Achiever Programme Rewarded

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 29 Sep 2022    admin   
Top performers in the 2022 Scotiabank Vision Achiever Programme, Kiddist Cowans of Jesse’s Gifts and Decor; Nastasia Morrison of HomeMaid; and Rushane Somas of Somas Furnishings, have been rewarded. The entrepreneurs each received a $250,000 grant from the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ); $250,000 towards digital online marketing from Trend Media; advertising from the Gleaner Company Limited, valued $200,000; and $200,000 gift vouchers from Ashley Furniture. The People’s Choice award went to Jesse’s Gifts and Decor, followed by EFFIT, and Davene Jonas Styles in second and third place,...


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