A ‘4E’ strategy has been developed by the Trade Board Limited (TBL) to identify and resolve issues surrounding Jamaica’s exports. Trade Administrator and TBL Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, says this is among the strategies that are being pursued by the agency to support the country’s export growth. He was speaking atContinue reading “Trade Board Limited Develops ‘4E’ Export Strategy”
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Trade Board Limited to Establish ‘Export Academy’
The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has announced that plans are in place to establish an ‘Export Academy’ to help bolster Jamaica’s export capacity. The platform will be a free online service provided by the Government through the entity. Trade Administrator and TBL Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, informed that the academy willContinue reading “Trade Board Limited to Establish ‘Export Academy’”
Hill points to opportunities in cybersecurity
ROSE HALL, St James — Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill is looking for a silver lining in the increasing frequency of cyber attacks, pointing to potential careers for Jamaicans who can help thwart those intent on wreaking havoc in the digital space. There is a need, he said, for the country toContinue reading “Hill points to opportunities in cybersecurity”
More Entities Encouraged to Utilise JANAAC’s Services
More public and private entities are being encouraged to utilise the expertise of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) to ensure that the quality of their products and services meet international standards. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call during the JANAAC ‘CEO Breakfast’ at The JamaicaContinue reading “More Entities Encouraged to Utilise JANAAC’s Services”
Do not source cheap raw materials to reduce production costs – JBDC
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to produce high-quality products for the international market. Senior business development officer at the JBDC, Colin Coley, made the assertion at the second JBDC Virtual Biz Zone Webinar in the Trade Series themed ‘Cost vs Quality: The Manufacturing Saga’ on MayContinue reading “Do not source cheap raw materials to reduce production costs – JBDC”
JANAAC to Add Fourth Standard to Scope of Services
The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is in the process of adding a fourth standard to its scope of services. “This fourth standard is for the accreditation of calibration laboratories to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard and is important for Jamaica, in support of our metrology system,” said the agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SharonmaeContinue reading “JANAAC to Add Fourth Standard to Scope of Services”
Sagility’s New Angels Facility to Provide Over 1,200 Jobs
Global service provider Sagility officially opened its fifth facility on Tuesday (June 6) at Angels in St. Catherine, which will provide employment for more than 1,200 more Jamaicans. They will add to the more than 3,600 persons who are already engaged at four centres in Kingston. Sagility provides business process management services in healthcare. MinisterContinue reading “Sagility’s New Angels Facility to Provide Over 1,200 Jobs”
JANAAC ‘CEO Breakfast’ Resumes on June 9
The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) ‘CEO Breakfast’ will resume on Friday (June 9). The event is slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, starting at 8:00 a.m. It is being held to commemorate World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2023, under the theme ‘Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade’. Keynote speaker willContinue reading “JANAAC ‘CEO Breakfast’ Resumes on June 9”
Gov’t looking to expand BPO sector
Minister of Industry, Investment, and Commerce Aubyn Hill says the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is a vital asset to Jamaica’s labour force that the Ministry wants to expand. Hill said it is estimated that the BPO sector contributes approximately $136 billion to the Jamaican economy annually, noting that this is equivalent to about sixContinue reading “Gov’t looking to expand BPO sector”
DBJ and JBDC launches new year-long pilot grant programme to provide capacity building support to MSMEs
The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), in collaboration with the Jamaica Business and Development Corporation (JBDC), have launched a new year-long pilot capacity development programme to support local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Known as the Growth and Expansion of MSMEs Through Innovation (GEMINI) Grant Programme, the initiative is to replace the DBJ’s VouchersContinue reading “DBJ and JBDC launches new year-long pilot grant programme to provide capacity building support to MSMEs”
