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January 2021
 
  • Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn (left) in dialogue with General Manager, Carib Cement Company Limited (CCCL), Yago Castro, dur… https://t.co/ltBJDJ2aow — Posted: 7 hours 29 min ago
  • Health and Safety Officer, Carib Cement Company Limited (CCCL), Mario Downer (r), presents Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, w… https://t.co/j26LEYKPp6 — Posted: 7 hours 33 min ago
  • Projects Manager, Carib Cement Company Limited, Christopher Bryan (right), listens keenly to Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn,… https://t.co/XRq4ccKghS — Posted: 7 hours 39 min ago

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right), listens to Technical Specialist at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm (right), during a tour of the Peckham bamboo facility in Clarendon on Friday (December 4). Others (from left) are Deputy Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Clive Mundle; and Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, Phillip Henriques.

Gov’t Targeting Value-Added Production From Bamboo

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 15 Dec 2020    admin   
State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government is targeting the bamboo industry as part of a strategy to enhance sustainable economic growth. Dr. Dunn, who was speaking during a tour of the Peckham bamboo facility in Clarendon on Friday (December 4), said that focus is being placed on boosting value-added production from bamboo. “We are in a haste to return Jamaica to a period of solid growth, and bamboo is one of those things that we have looked at in the quest to produce viable products from the plant, which we have abound,” he pointed...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), presents Chief Executive Officer for the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, with the entity’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard certificate. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the agency’s head office on Constant Spring Road in Kingston, on Wednesday (December 9). Others (from left) are National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) Manager, Navenia Wellington Ford; ISO Standards Ambassador, Reginald Budhan; and World Bank Resident Representative, Ozan Sevimili.

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), presents Chief Executive Officer for the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, with the entity’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard

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 15 Dec 2020    admin   
The passport production and issuance operations of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) have been certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). This follows the entity’s completion of the nine-month preparatory process, which included a two-stage audit. Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who has portfolio responsibility for the NCBJ, formally presented PICA’s certificate to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Wynter, during a ceremony at the agency’s head office on Constant...


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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank session on October 30.

Over 8,000 Permits Approved Through JSWIFT Since June

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 04 Dec 2020    communications   
Over 8000 import and export permits have been approved by the Trade Board Limited, through the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) portal, since June 2020. JSWIFT is a single electronic platform providing fully automated access to all cross-border regulatory agencies, enabling traders and their representatives to transact all businesses online. The one-stop-shop allows importers and exporters to apply for licenses, permits, certificates, and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank session on October 30...


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JSWIFT Project Manager and Chief Information Officer at the Jamaica Customs Agency, Andre Williams. ​

JSWIFT Exceeding Turnaround Time For Processing Trade Documents

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 04 Dec 2020    communications   
The Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) has been doing same day processing for approximately 50 to 70 per cent of documents submitted daily, thereby exceeding expectations of the online portal. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, JSWIFT Project Manager and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), André Williams said that the Trade Board Limited (TBL), which is the first agency to implement the single window, has significantly cut its processing time since beginning the pilot programme in June 2020. “The previous service level agreement with TBL indicates a...


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Regional Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission, Richard Rowe.

Consumers Encouraged To Use Proper Channels To Seek Redress

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 04 Dec 2020    communications   
Consumers are being encouraged to use the proper channels to seek redress for issues they have with products purchased. Speaking at a virtual event, ‘Jamaican Consumer Talks’, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Regional Officer, Richard Rowe, noted that the process of redress has the three ‘Rs’ – repair, replace or refund. “The first option for the vendor is to repair the item. During that period, you are entitled to a loaner item. It applies to just about anything that has a warranty on it, including a car, refrigerator or a phone. If the repair doesn’t work, then you should expect it to be...


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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

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  • Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn (left) in dialogue with General Manager, Carib Cement Company Limited (CCCL), Yago Castro, dur… https://t.co/ltBJDJ2aow — Posted: 7 hours 29 min ago
  • Health and Safety Officer, Carib Cement Company Limited (CCCL), Mario Downer (r), presents Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, w… https://t.co/j26LEYKPp6 — Posted: 7 hours 33 min ago
  • Projects Manager, Carib Cement Company Limited, Christopher Bryan (right), listens keenly to Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn,… https://t.co/XRq4ccKghS — Posted: 7 hours 39 min ago

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