The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is playing its part to strengthen Jamaica’s export market by ensuring that the quality of the products that are exported meet international standards. Since the agency was established in 2007, they have been robustly seeking to get as many certification bodies as possible and other conformity assessment entitiesContinue reading “JANAAC Ensures Exports Meet Int’l Standards”
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Businesses Invited to Participate in Outsource2Jamaica 2023 Conference
Companies operating in the Global Services Sector (GSS) as well as businesses in the finance, tourism, agriculture and logistics industries are being invited to participate in the Outsource2Jamaica 2023 Conference. The event, being organised by the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), is slated for May 10 and 11 at the Jewels Grande Montego BayContinue reading “Businesses Invited to Participate in Outsource2Jamaica 2023 Conference”
Business Path Being Cleared for Medicinal Cannabis Industry Players
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is moving to make doing business within the medicinal cannabis industry easier. Speaking at a press conference, held at Jamaica House on April 13, Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said efforts will be made to ensure that the Jamaican market has all the medicinal cannabis itContinue reading “Business Path Being Cleared for Medicinal Cannabis Industry Players”
JAMPRO Endorses ‘Ahead of the Curve’ Theme for Outsource2Jamaica Conference
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has endorsed the theme for the upcoming Outsource2Jamaica Conference and commended the organisers for selecting one reflecting current developments in the outsourcing industry. The conference, being organised by the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), is slated for May 10 and 11 at the Jewels Grande Montego Bay All-Inclusive Resort andContinue reading “JAMPRO Endorses ‘Ahead of the Curve’ Theme for Outsource2Jamaica Conference”
April 27 & 28 Are Buyers’ Days at Expo Jamaica
The first two days of Expo Jamaica 2023 have been reserved exclusively for buyers to transact business with exhibitors. Expo Jamaica will be held from April 27 to 30 at the National Indoor Sports Centre and the National Arena in Kingston, under the theme: ‘Connecting the World to Jamaica.’ Speaking at a recent Jamaica InformationContinue reading “April 27 & 28 Are Buyers’ Days at Expo Jamaica”
Expo Jamaica to Help Re-Energise Exports
Expo Jamaica 2023 provides the opportunity for businesses to jump-start exports coming out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, says President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood. “We see this as an event to re-energise our manufacturers, who are now gearing up and putting behind us, the recovery mode or survival modeContinue reading “Expo Jamaica to Help Re-Energise Exports”
Ministry Continues to Advocate for Inclusion of More Farmers in Cannabis Industry
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce continues to advocate for the inclusion of more Jamaican farmers in the cultivation of ganja as part of efforts to develop the sector and tap into its potential economic benefits. State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, has said that the Government’s Alternative Development ProgrammeContinue reading “Ministry Continues to Advocate for Inclusion of More Farmers in Cannabis Industry”
Government Partners with FAO to Strengthen Int’l Competitiveness in Hot Pepper Industry
The Government has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to implement a project to strengthen the country’s international competitiveness in the hot pepper industry. The project, titled ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’, is expected to be completed byContinue reading “Government Partners with FAO to Strengthen Int’l Competitiveness in Hot Pepper Industry”
Outstanding Micro-Entrepreneurs Awarded
A total of 20 micro-entrepreneurs who benefitted from grants under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) II, cycles one and two, were recognized for their outstanding achievements by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). The entrepreneurs are from the communities of Denham Town, August Town and Greenwich Town in Kingston and St. Andrew, Treadlight inContinue reading “Outstanding Micro-Entrepreneurs Awarded”
‘Play by the rules’ when doing business in other countries
Minister of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill says that Jamaicans doing business in other countries ‘must play by the rules’ as they work to achieve success in their endeavours. “Live properly, clean, and don’t mess with the law. Make sure you follow the path in every country you operate in,” he said. “Don’tContinue reading “‘Play by the rules’ when doing business in other countries”
