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Jamaica’s national accreditation agency has been rebranded with a new name and refreshed identity that better reflects the entity’s position as a globally recognised accreditation organisation. The new-look JANAAC Global Accreditation will focus on promoting global trade, increasing consumer confidence and market access through internationally accepted accreditation and training services. The revamped image, including newContinue reading “JANAAC Rebrands as Global Accreditation Organisation”

‘Christmas in July’ will be bigger and better this year as the trade show celebrates its 10th anniversary. The two-day event will be held at the National Arena from Thursday, July 11 to Friday, July 12, providing a larger venue to accommodate the growing interest and participation. The show will open at 9:00 a.m. eachContinue reading “Christmas in July Goes Big for 10th Anniversary”

Diaspora members are being encouraged to sign up for government business missions as the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce commences engagements in some non-traditional markets in July. Since last year, the Ministry has spearheaded a series of export and investment business missions to the Caribbean, United States, Canada and London. “This year, we’re doingContinue reading “Diaspora Members Encouraged to Sign Up for Gov’t-Led Business Missions”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging companies to embrace the use of technology across sectors for increased productivity, to meet international demand and drive Jamaica’s global competitiveness. “The use of smart technology helps to streamline processes, automate tasks and optimise resource allocation across industries, such as manufacturing, agriculture,Continue reading “Industry Minister Encourages Companies to Embrace Technology”

Capacity Building for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kingston, St. Catherine, St. Thomas and Portland The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is inviting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to submit applications for the Public Procurement Readiness Project. The project will be implemented by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). TheContinue reading “PUBLIC PROCUREMENT READINESS PROJECT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Myne (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, are engaged in discussion with Commissioner General, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Ainsley Powell, during Tuesday’s (May 14) official opening ceremony for the Revv Up RegistrationContinue reading “Photos: Revv Up Registration EXPO Opening Ceremony”

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is placing emphasis on environmental sustainability as the country develops as a logistics hub. JSEZA’s Chief Executive Officer, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, said the entity has received recognition from international bodies such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for including sustainable practices in assessing permit applicationsContinue reading “Environmental Sustainability a Priority for SEZ Development”

The Caymanas Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in St. Catherine will be transformed into a mini municipality once fully developed, says Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton. She disclosed this during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get the Facts’ television programme. The transformative project, being led by the PortContinue reading “Caymanas SEZ to Be Transformed into a Mini Municipality”

Overseas businesses displaying optimism about island, say execs FOREIGN investors are displaying optimism about Jamaica’s business environment against the background of an economic reform programme that, among its highlights, has reduced the nation’s debt at a pace that ranks among the world’s fastest over the last decade. According to Ernst & Young (EY) Caribbean, theContinue reading “Jamaica woos foreign investors at EY conference”

Minister of Industry and Investment Senator Aubyn Hill is readying a delegation of businessmen and representatives from agencies within his ministry to participate in an export and investment business mission to Guyana and Suriname later this month. The mission, which will cover both countries, is slated for May 12-18. Shullette Cox, president of Jamaica PromotionsContinue reading “Hill to lead J’can business mission to Guyana, Suriname”