Martin Philips is an international trade specialist with almost 20 years of experience in policy and driving economic growth. He has done so by working across a range of public bodies in facilitating areas of international trade, trade compliance procedures and regulations and business and trade facilitation through execution and oversight of government programmes. AsContinue reading “Martin Philips”
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Danielle O’Neil
Miss Daneille O’Neil is an Information Systems and Data Protection professional. Miss O’Neill holds a Master’s of Science in Information Systems Management and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. Her degrees are fortified with certifications in Fortinet; Systems Auditing; Controls and Assurance; and Privacy Law and Data Protection. She is expanding her expertise as anContinue reading “Danielle O’Neil”
Keriece Harris
Keriece Harris is a communication specialist who leads the corporate communications and public relations branch. She holds a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication from the University of The West Indies, Mona Campus and a Bachelor’s of Arts (Honours) in Speech Communication from University of Waterloo, Canada. She is also a Certified Digital MarketingContinue reading “Keriece Harris”
Damian Clarke
Damian Clarke is an ICT infrastructure manager with over a decade of experience in ministerial government service. He currently holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computing with Management Studies (Data Communications Major) and Master’s of Science degree in Information Systems Management as an IT Project Management Major. Mr. Clarke worked at the Westmoreland MunicipalContinue reading “Damian Clarke”
World Consumer Rights Day to Focus on Sustainable Living
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be engaging consumers across Jamaica through a series of educational and interactive activities in observance of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2025. These engagements, under the local theme ‘Sustainable Living – Fi All Ah Wi’, are designed to encourage environmentally responsible consumption and promote sustainable practices in key areasContinue reading “World Consumer Rights Day to Focus on Sustainable Living”
Event Held to Showcase Jamaican Craft
The inaugural Craft and Coffee 2025, held on Tuesday (March 11), showcased the creative works of Jamaican artisans that can tap into the global US$906.8 billion handicraft market. The event was conceived in response to the need to identify innovative approaches tailored to the needs of the craft industry of Jamaica and aligned with theContinue reading “Event Held to Showcase Jamaican Craft”
50 Entrepreneurs to Receive Business Support Under REAP
Fifty entrepreneurs from vulnerable communities in St. James, Clarendon, and Kingston and St. Andrew will benefit from business training and support under the Realise, Embrace, Achieve Your Purpose (REAP) Entrepreneurship Programme. Being implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) through its Community Renewal Programme (CRP), REAP is designed to empower entrepreneurs to become agentsContinue reading “50 Entrepreneurs to Receive Business Support Under REAP”
JSEZA Takes Potential Investors on Site Tours
The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is taking investors on the road with the launch of its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Site Tours, which aim to connect potential investors with available spaces within designated SEZ areas. The launch ceremony was held on Wednesday (February 26), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in Kingston. After theContinue reading “JSEZA Takes Potential Investors on Site Tours”
Jamaican Firms Urged to Keep a Close Eye on Trade Tensions
Amid rising fears of trade tensions, local firms are being urged to prioritise supply chain mapping to spot potential supply disruptions and develop contingency plans. Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown, in making the call, said that supply chain mapping was a successful strategyContinue reading “Jamaican Firms Urged to Keep a Close Eye on Trade Tensions”
Government Engages with US Trade Representative on New Tariff Regime
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is actively engaging with the United States (US) Trade Representative and other relevant authorities “to seek urgent clarification” on the new US tariff regime. Speaking at the opening of EXPO Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on April 3, heContinue reading “Government Engages with US Trade Representative on New Tariff Regime”
