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A large Jamaican delegation of public and private sector entities will embark on a mission to Georgetown, Guyana, scheduled for October 2nd – 7 th 2022. The mission will be led by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce. The mission to Guyana aligns with the thrust by Minister Hill toContinue reading “Minister Hill Leads Jamaican Mission to Guyana – Aims for Enhanced Collaboration for Growth”

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is making a special appeal to block makers to ensure that standards are maintained when making their products. Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, NCRA, Dr. Wendell Richards, said that checks carried out by inspectors have revealed substandard blocks from some block makers. Speaking at a recent JamaicaContinue reading “NCRA Appeals to Block Makers to Maintain Standards”

A book that chronicles the development of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) from its formative years into what has become one of the Caribbean’s foremost authorities on standardisation was launched on Thursday (September 29). Entitled ‘The Development of the Jamaica Bureau of Standards’, the book is authored by Revd. Dr. Artnel Henry, who wasContinue reading “Book on Development of Bureau of Standards Jamaica Launched”

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (September 27), opened the debate on the Special Economic Zone Amendment Act. The legislation seeks to ensure conformity with international standards of tax transparency and improve the efficiency of the regime’s administration. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, whoContinue reading “House of Representatives Opens Debate on Special Economic Zone Amendment Act”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is placing greater emphasis on digital transformation as a key tool to improve the ease of doing business as the country solidifies its position as the logistics destination of choice. Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said this is being done throughContinue reading “Digital Transformation Key to Improve Ease of Doing Business – Dr. Dunn”

Consumers who find themselves with substandard products are being reminded to make the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) their first point of contact for redress, prior to going to the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA). Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (September 27), Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate atContinue reading “Consumers Should Make CAC First Point of Contact – NCRA Official”

The first cohort of 114 persons graduating from the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, has been encouraged to cultivate a culture of positive engagement with the individuals with whom they will work. This was the charge from HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, while speaking during the recent graduation ceremony at Jamaica PromotionsContinue reading “Global Services Apprenticeship Graduates Encouraged to be People-Focused”

JAMAICA IS on the verge of implementing a new National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy, which will better empower consumers to make informed choices. On Tuesday, representatives of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, along with stakeholders met online for a virtual consultation workshop with two overseas consultants, JohnContinue reading “CAC, stakeholders finalise new consumer protection policy”

Jamaica is the first country in the region to make significant progress in the development of a National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy and Implementation Plan. Spearheaded by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), the Policy seeks to ensure that consumers are protected from unsafe goods and unfair business practices, and that they are empowered toContinue reading “Jamaica First in Region to Significantly Advance Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy”

Top performers in the 2022 Scotiabank Vision Achiever Programme, Kiddist Cowans of Jesse’s Gifts and Decor; Nastasia Morrison of HomeMaid; and Rushane Somas of Somas Furnishings, have been rewarded. The entrepreneurs each received a $250,000 grant from the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ); $250,000 towards digital online marketing from Trend Media; advertising from the GleanerContinue reading “Top SMEs in Scotiabank Vision Achiever Programme Rewarded”