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The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is taking its Business Mobile to the eastern parishes of St. Thomas, St. Mary and Portland this month. The service facilitates customers outside of the Corporate Area with the filing of documents. “We are inviting customers and stakeholders in those areas to take advantage of the opportunity to regulariseContinue reading “COJ Business Mobile Goes to Eastern Jamaica This Month”

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) now has the power to verify businesses’ membership and beneficial ownership information, as outlined in recent amendments to the Companies Act that took effect on April 1, 2023. Registrar of Companies and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the COJ, Shellie Leon, explained that prior to the change, “someoneContinue reading “COJ Empowered to Verify Businesses’ Membership and Beneficial Ownership Information”

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister Senator Aubyn Hill says the government will have to get a grasp of artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in a bid to craft sound policy. Mr. Hill says with the cross-cutting implications of AI to business and all sectors, the policy framework cannot be left behind.  “Look, it’s here.Continue reading “Gov’t must embrace AI, says Hill”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaicans should be prepared to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a new phenomenon, which, if properly managed, can be extremely useful. AI is the ability of a computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly undertaken by humans. Addressing the media and businessContinue reading “Jamaicans Must Prepare to Embrace AI – Senator Hill”

Plans are in place to update and expand the Jamaica Trade Information Portal (JTIP), says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The upgrade will see the platform becoming more user-friendly and accessible in Spanish and French. The portal provides access to information on cross-border activities for business owners and investors,Continue reading “Jamaica Trade Information Portal to Be Updated and Expanded”

MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are being urged to further tap into overseas markets, through export, by taking advantage of the opportunities presented under a number of preferential trade agreements to which Jamaica is a party. Speaking at a Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) webinar, manager for client relations, marketing and research at theContinue reading “MSMEs urged to utilise trade agreements to bolster exports”

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will collaborate with key partners to introduce an additional 35 government processes to the ‘Jamaica Business Gateway’ over the next two years. The virtual platform, which was launched by JAMPRO on Wednesday (May 17) at the AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston, allows ready access to some of theContinue reading “35 More Processes to Be Added to Jamaica Business Platform”

Returning residents who are interested in starting a business are being encouraged to utilise the recently launched Jamaica Business Gateway for assistance. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who gave the advice, said the electronic platform will assist persons to overcome obstacles associated with business development. “Please go to theContinue reading “Returning Residents Urged to Utilise Jamaica Business Gateway”

To facilitate a greater ease of doing business with the country, State marketer Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) said it is now in the final stages of rolling out the Jamaica Business Gateway. The platform, which will serve as an online portal for government processes, is to allow members of the private sector to readily accessContinue reading “Jampro to launch new business gateway portal”

Local businesses are being encouraged to utilise the various trade agreements that are available under preferential terms to boost earnings and increase exports for the country. Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, in making the call, said that these agreements give local producers a competitive advantage in accessing regional and internationalContinue reading “Exporters Urged to Make Use of Preferential Trade Agreements”