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Regional Manager for the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) North American offices, Shane Angus (second left), participates in a panel discussion at the recently held Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) Expo and Power Lunch in Davie, Florida. Also participating (from left) are Attorney-at-Law and panel discussion moderator, Marlon Hill; representative from the United States Export-Import Bank, Elena Méndez; and Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forest.

JAMPRO Presents Business Opportunities to Jamaican Diaspora in South Florida

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 22 Sep 2022    admin   
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently partnered with the Jamaica-USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) and the Jamaica Consulate General for Southeast States, to host JUSACC’S annual Power Lunch and Business Expo in Davie, Florida. The event brought together stakeholders from the Jamaican diaspora and the business community in Florida to network and learn about opportunities in Jamaica. As an event sponsor, JAMPRO seized the opportunity to promote the export and investment prospects in Jamaica that members of the diaspora can take advantage of. Regional Manager for JAMPRO’s North...


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The Consumer Affairs Commission’s (CAC) Director of Research, Racquel White, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on (Tuesday) September 13.

Average 8.51 Per Cent Increase in Textbook Prices – CAC

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 22 Sep 2022    admin   
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has reported the findings of this year’s annual school textbook survey, which was conducted between August 8 and 12. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (September 13), the CAC’s Director of Research, Racquel White, said the findings revealed that there was an average 8.51 per cent increase in textbook prices. “In the Greater Kingston Metropolitan Area, it’s just about seven per cent and among the rural towns it was a little higher, as there was an 11 per cent increase. [The prices for] more than half of the books that we looked at were between one per...


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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, in discussion with Interim Chief Executive Officer, Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Daenia Ashpole, during the CanEX Jamaica Conference and Business Expo at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on September 16.

Jamaica Poised to Become A Major Medical Cannabis Industry Player

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 21 Sep 2022    admin   
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says with medical cannabis gaining significant international traction, Jamaica remains on the cusp of being a major legal transshipment hub. Speaking at the fifth CanEX Jamaica Business Conference and Expo, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on September 16, Dr. Dunn said there is every reason to believe that Jamaica will become a huge part of this “lucrative” market, adding that “the best is yet to come.” “One significant industry development this year was that, in February, we...


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Managing Director, National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Lisa Bell (left), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Kamesha Blake, display a folder with the partnership agreement signed by both organisations for the ‘EXIM Ecommerce Funder’, to assist small and medium-sized enterprises, on Friday (September 16), at the Bank’s headquarters in St. Andrew. Observing is Business Development Consultant, EXIM Bank, Winston Lawson.

EXIM Bank sets up $100m loan fund for SMEs to expand digital footprint

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 21 Sep 2022    admin   
THE NATIONAL Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) has allocated $100 million for an e-commerce fund to assist small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) expand their digital footprint. Through a partnership with the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), the ‘EXIM Ecommerce Funder’ will finance up to 80 per cent of the associated costs of critical inputs for SMEs that are in the process or are interested in trading on an e-commerce platform. SMEs can access up to $5 million at a rate of five per cent per annum. It is a medium-term, non-revolving, secure loan, with up to...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (fifth right, standing); HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (right, seated); and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (left, seated), are flanked by graduates of the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme during the inaugural graduation ceremony at JAMPRO’s head office in Kingston, on Wednesday (September 14).

First 114 Apprentices Graduate from Global Services Sector Programme

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 21 Sep 2022    admin   
The first cohort of 114 persons, who participated in the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, have graduated and are now expected to bolster the leadership capacity in the rapidly growing industry. The programme, which was launched in 2020, allows GSS firms to upskill their employees into new areas of management and provides the workers with the necessary training to fill supervisory and managerial roles. The graduates, who successfully completed rigorous assessments, have qualified for the industry-endorsed National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training...


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

More Young Men Urged to Enter GSS Sector

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 19 Sep 2022    admin   
More young men are being urged to join the pool of workers in the country’s Global Services Sector (GSS). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call, while addressing the recent graduation ceremony for the first set of 114 graduates of the GSS apprenticeship programme. “I want to see a lot more men in here…we need to take these young men who are strong and get them in this programme so other forces don’t take them,” he said. The apprenticeship programme is a flagship initiative of the GSS Project, which is a five-year, US$15 million undertaking...


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We Have Another 114 Export Workers in Jamaica Says Hill at GSS Graduation 

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 15 Sep 2022    admin   
In a clever reference to the export of knowledge services through Jamaica’s growing BPO Sector, Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill said the graduation of 114 GSS apprentices under the Global Services Sector Project should be seen as added support for Jamaica’s growing export industry. “Talent continues to be Jamaica’s competitive advantage in the global outsourcing space and is one of the main areas of discussion when engaging investors for the country.” The GSS Project is a five-year initiative between the Government of Jamaica and Inter-American Development Bank. It seeks to support the...


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Go for the Unpensioned | Investment Minister Urges VM Wealth

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 07 Sep 2022    admin   
With just 12 per cent of the working population having a pension and/or retirement scheme, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill has encouraged VM Pensions Management Limited to go after the remaining market share. The minister was speaking at the launch of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association Retirement Account (JMEARA) on Tuesday, during which the JMEA and VM Group entered into a partnership which will see the financial services provider offering a number of solutions as part of a 'Bundled Benefits' to members of the business lobby group. As part of...


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JANAAC CEO Elected New IAAC Vice-Chair

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 05 Sep 2022    admin   
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation ( JANAAC ), Sharonmae Shirley, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC). Ms. Shirley, who has been a member of the IAAC since 2010, was appointed the role of Vice-Chair on August 19, following a unanimous vote during elections held at the IAAC’s 30th General Assembly meeting in the city of Antigua, Guatemala from, August 12-19, 2022. While she has been elected to serve a two-year term as Vice-Chair, she will continue her duties as a member of the International Laboratory...


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Aubyn Hill Says KFC Price Reduction a Welcome Move for Consumers

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 03 Sep 2022    admin   
Kingston, Jamaica – Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce has welcomed the reduction in price announced by Restaurants of Jamaica, operators of KFC for some of its products. The Minister said the reduction is appropriate given a similar announcement issued last month by the Jamaica Broilers Group. “I have no doubt that many Jamaicans will welcome this response by KFC which is how reasonable business operators function in a free market economy. Where there is a reduction in the cost of items anywhere in the value chain, consumers should feel the...


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