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On Thursday July 21, 2022 Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill toured the production set of “Get Millie Black,” an HBO produced television series based on the novel of the same name by Man Booker Prize-winning author, Marlon James. Senator Hill was accompanied by Sancia Bennett Templer, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce,Continue reading “Investment Minister Tours Jamaican Set of HBO Film, “Get Millie Black””

There were high praises for the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) at today’s JANAAC FDA Recognition and Accreditation Awards, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. Delivering the keynote address, Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill announced that JANAAC has been approved by the United States FoodContinue reading “High Praises for JANAAC and BSJ at FDA Recognition and Accreditation Awards”

Senator Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, is encouraging Jamaican entrepreneurs, based locally and in the Diaspora, to have their businesses showcased on the world stage by using the opportunity offered at the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022 (AICE 2022) to be held in Montego Bay, JuneContinue reading “Investment Minister Encourages Local & Diaspora Participation in World Free Zones Exhibition & Conference”

    CLICK LINK HERE FOR FULL IP WEEK SCHEDULE       Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day (Join us on social media and tell us about a book you have read) Sunday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. Transformed Life Church 63 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10 Open Invitation, hybridContinue reading “IP Week 2022”

The Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC) has been giving Jamaican producers protection against unfair trading practices for more two decades and is gaining local and international recognition. Established 21 years ago, its mandate is to administrate the trade remedies regime in Jamaica, with a core function to defend productive and manufacturing activity on the islandContinue reading “ADSC Protecting Local Companies From Unfair Trading Practices”

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) has announced its activities for Intellectual Property Week, which will be observed from Sunday, April 24 to Friday, April 29. On Sunday, April 24, there will be a church service at the Transformed Life Church on Hagley Park Road in Kingston, followed by the official launch of Intellectual PropertyContinue reading “Activities For Intellectual Property Week”

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is positioning Jamaica to tap into the multi-trillion-dollar Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment market. ESG investing refers to putting money in companies, which, through their environmental performance, social impact and governance issues, are focused on balancing people, planet and profits. It is becoming increasingly popular as investorsContinue reading “JSEZA Sets Sights On Multi-Trillion-Dollar ESG Market”

The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) has officially launched its online registration and monitoring system as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Addressing the official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday (April 14), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. NormanContinue reading “DCFS Online Registration Now Operational”

Jamaica must look to become more self-sufficient in imported commodities that can be produced locally, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. Speaking at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ meeting, at the AC Hotel Kingston, on April 21, Dr. DunnContinue reading “Industry State Minister Emphasises Need For Self-Sufficiency”

Investors can benefit from Jamaica’s proximity to major global trading markets such as the United States and Canada, and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging local and international businesses to take advantage of this opportunity. Senator Hill was addressing a ceremony at the AC Hotel by Marriot inContinue reading “Businesses Urged To Showcase Their Products At AICE 2022”