Hailing from a small farming community in St. Andrew East Rural, Julia Bonner Douett always knew that her passion would, one day, lead to much success. The current Director of Standards at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Mrs. Bonner Douett will grace the stage at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, on October 16,Continue reading “Director of Standards at BSJ Gets Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service”
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What’s in a name? Company name, business name & trademarks
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet If you asked Shakespeare, a name is quite irrelevant. If you ask a business, a name is very important especially as it relates to its brand and image. With a name being soContinue reading “What’s in a name? Company name, business name & trademarks”
Industry Minister Highlights Low Unemployment Rate
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is welcoming the decline in Jamaica’s unemployment rate, which stood at 4.5 per cent as of April 2023. Making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (October 6), Senator Hill argued that the significant achievement of gettingContinue reading “Industry Minister Highlights Low Unemployment Rate”
America’s capital market told Jamaica wants investments, not loans
The capital market in America is getting a nudge that Jamaica wants investments, not loans with the acknowledgement that markets are rewarding Jamaica after years of painful adjustments. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator Aubyn Hill, who is now in New York marketing the island as investment ready highlighted that Jamaica, which was viewed asContinue reading “America’s capital market told Jamaica wants investments, not loans”
Gov’t’s duty-free import scheme for key sectors yields $1.4b in benefits
A Government scheme that allows companies to import certain items duty-free in areas such as agriculture and tourism generated benefits totalling $1.4 billion for the period 2021 – 2023, Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister Aubyn Hill says. Senator Hill made the announcement during his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Nation Debate in the SenateContinue reading “Gov’t’s duty-free import scheme for key sectors yields $1.4b in benefits”
MSME Business Roadshow Landing Page
MSME Business Roadshow Landing Page Overview The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), presents a national initiative the “MSME Business Roadshow”. The Ministry, along with our portfolio agencies and several other private and public sector partners, will be travelling across the island for a series ofContinue reading “MSME Business Roadshow Landing Page”
Industry Minister Highlights Low Unemployment Rate
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is welcoming the decline in Jamaica’s unemployment rate, which stood at 4.5 per cent as of April 2023. Making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (October 6), Senator Hill argued that the significant achievement of gettingContinue reading “Industry Minister Highlights Low Unemployment Rate”
Jamaican delegation holds high-level investment meetings in New York
A high-level delegation from Jamaica, led by Senator Aubyn Hill, the country’s minister of industry, investment and commerce, recently held investment discussions in New York with several private and governmental organisations, aimed at boosting investments in Jamaica. Coordinated by the Jamaican Consulate in New York, in collaboration with JAMPRO New York’s office, the 39-member delegation,Continue reading “Jamaican delegation holds high-level investment meetings in New York”
World Standards Day to Be Observed October 14
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will join other national standards bodies around the globe on Saturday (October 14) to commemorate World Standards Day 2023, under the theme ‘Shared Vision for a Better World: Incorporating SDG 3’. This year’s celebration aims to increase the understanding of how standardisation is significant in achieving the United NationsContinue reading “World Standards Day to Be Observed October 14”
Programme to Improve Service Delivery Across All Agencies of Government
The Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) are working to formalise a framework to improve service delivery across all agencies of government. This collaboration forms part of the Service Excellence Programme, which was launched in July 2022 to implement the Service Excellence Policy. The policy outlines the key principles andContinue reading “Programme to Improve Service Delivery Across All Agencies of Government”
