New Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, welcomes the merger of the industry and commerce portfolios with agriculture, which he says “opens the doors for a lot of opportunities for growth and for expansion in industry and in agriculture”. The Minister, speaking to JIS News, shortly after taking the oath ofContinue reading “Ministry Focusing on Growth in Industry and Agriculture”
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Hon. Karl Samuda Takes Charge!
The Hon. Karl Samuda now holds the portfolio of Minister of Industry, Commerce & Agriculture and Fisheries. He has taken charge of this new Ministry, along with the Hon. JC Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio. Minister Samuda officially takes up office on March 8, 2016. Other members of the Cabinet are the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,Continue reading “Hon. Karl Samuda Takes Charge!”
Drafting of Interim Regulations for Cannabis Industry Underway
The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Ganja, this week, gave instructions for drafting of interim regulations for the Cannabis industry to begin. The instructions came after an exhaustive process including consultation with key stakeholders by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA). The Interim Regulations will govern the licensing regime for the cultivation, harvesting, processing/manufacturing, transporting and retailing ofContinue reading “Drafting of Interim Regulations for Cannabis Industry Underway”
BSJ Steps Up Activities against Faulty Block Makers
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is intensifying its activities to increase the compliance rate among block makers. Already, a number of manufacturers have brought their operations up to standard, since the agency raised concern about the high percentage of faulty hollow concrete blocks on the market. Director of the Regulatory Division at the BSJ,Continue reading “BSJ Steps Up Activities against Faulty Block Makers”
Work Far Advanced On Policy for Bamboo Industry
Work currently being undertaken by the Government to develop a policy for Jamaica’s emerging bamboo industry, could be completed by year-end. State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, who has oversight for the sector, tells JIS News that the Ministry, which is piloting the initiative under its Bamboo Products Industry Project (BPIP),Continue reading “Work Far Advanced On Policy for Bamboo Industry”
Customs to Implement Measures for Busy Christmas Season
The Jamaica Customs Agency will be implementing a number of measures at the various ports of entry, in anticipation of the increase in activities during the upcoming Yuletide season. Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reese, said among the measures will be the deployment of additional personnel to the air and seaports. He also mentioned thatContinue reading “Customs to Implement Measures for Busy Christmas Season”
Food Exporters Urged to Become Compliant with Global Labelling Standards
The country’s food exporters are being urged to become compliant with global labeling requirements in order to increase access to international markets. Certified Food Scientist, Dr. André Gordon, said that roughly 10 per cent of Caribbean food products entering major markets over the past 10 years have been rejected due to improper product labelling. The marketsContinue reading “Food Exporters Urged to Become Compliant with Global Labelling Standards”
Argentine Cluster Policy Specialists on Exploratory Mission in Jamaica
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) recently welcomed a team of Argentine specialists from the Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises (SEPYME), a division of the Argentine Ministry of Industry. The team was on an exploratory mission with the goal of meeting and discovering the different sectors of economic growth in Jamaica, with the aim of establishingContinue reading “Argentine Cluster Policy Specialists on Exploratory Mission in Jamaica”
JAMPRO Facilitates US$350 Million Free Zone Investment
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has facilitated investment totalling over US$350 million for a free zone to be opened in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, with provision of some 2,500 jobs. The companies operating in the zone will also provide 300 engineering scholarships to Jamaican students. Speaking at a press briefing on October 27, to announce theContinue reading “JAMPRO Facilitates US$350 Million Free Zone Investment”
The Logistics Hub: a platform for the efficient flow of business activity
A country’s ability to build and maintain its global competitive advantages — a country’s competitiveness — is perhaps the single most important hurdle that we have to address to implement a successful economic growth strategy. As such, the principal approach of Government will be to facilitate and unlock domestic and overseas investments from the privateContinue reading “The Logistics Hub: a platform for the efficient flow of business activity”
