Access to Jamaican business information improved in 2009

Author: Kadian Brown
Title: Priority on Strengthening MSME Sector
Source: JIS Bulletin Board 2009 Year in Review
Date Published: January 11, 2010
URL: http://www.jis.gov.jm/BulletinBoard/Bulletin-Jan-11-2010.pdf

Abstract:
This article looks back at some of the initiatives taken by the Jamaican government's Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce in 2009 to strengthen the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, entrepreneurship, investment and commerce.

In particular, two of these initiatives involved establishing information centres throughout the island to provide better access to business information. These were the estbalishment of Export Centres/Business Information Points (ECBIP) and Jamaica
Business Information Centres (JAMBIC).

Excerpt:

The Ministry through the designated agencies, launched Export Centres/ Business Information Points (ECBIP) throughout the island. A partnership involving
the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) and Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI), this project aims to positively impact national export performance and competitiveness, while providing
standardised business information.


To further boost business development and entrepreneurship, the JBDC opened Jamaica
Business Information Centres (JAMBIC) at the Small Business Association of
Jamaica (SBAJ) in Kingston; Northern Caribbean University in Manchester; Royal Mall in Port Antonio, Portland; and St. Ann Chamber of Commerce in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

Another Export and Business Information Centre Opened in Jamaica

Title: JAMBIC/Export and Business Information Centre Opened in Ocho Rios
Source: Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ocho Rios
Date Published: Sunday, July 19, 2009
URL: http://jis.gov.jm/commerce_science/html/20090719T200000-0500_20472_JIS_JAMBIC_EXPORT_AND_BUSINESS_INFORMATION_CENTRE_OPENED_IN_OCHO_RIOS.asp

Excerpt from Source:
The new Ocho Rios JAMBIC/Export Centre and Business Information Point (ECBIP) seeks to provide e-business services, Internet access to web-enabled Government services, market information and distance learning opportunities, among other services. It is a collaborative effort of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce and the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation’s, The Source.

The launch of the Centre has now increased the number of JAMBIC/ECBIP Centres established across the island to 11.

Abstract:
Article discloses information about the location of a newly opened business information centre established to support Jamaican entrepreneurs and businesses in the parish of St. Ann. Information is provided about the services being offered by the centre as well as the organisations behind the establishment of the centre.

Barbados to establish National Research and Science Centre

Title: Barbados to establish National Research and Science Centre

Date Published: Saturday, March 14, 2009

Source: BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS): Caribbean Net News

URL: http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/barbados/barbados.php?news_id=14935&start=0&category_id=26

Abstract:

Barbados Government announces the plans to establish a research institution or centre to drive innovation and research for development in making Small and Medium Enterprises more competitive.

Portland Gets Export Centre/Business Information Point

Author: ASTON G. BAILEY
Title: Portland Gets Export Centre/Business Information Point
Source PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Date Monday, March 09, 2009
URL http://jis.gov.jm/agriculture/html/20090309T200000-0500_18788_JIS_PORTLAND_GETS_EXPORT_CENTRE_BUSINESS_INFORMATION_POINT.asp

Abstract:
The article reports on the opening of a new business or export information centre in Jamaica in the rural parish of Portland. Location and the funding behind the centre is revealed. Also discussed are the intentions behind the establishment of the centre.

Excerpt from Source:

Business related information and support will be more accessible to Portlanders, with the opening of the Jamaica Exporters Association/Rural Agricultural Development Authority's (JEA/RADA) Export Centre and Business Information Point, in Port Antonio, on Thursday(March 5).

JTI Reports Marked Success with Export Centre/Business Information Point Project

Title: JTI Reports Marked Success with Export Centre/Business Information Point Project
Source: KINGSTON (JIS)- Jamaica Information Service
Date Friday, February 06, 2009


URL: http://jis.gov.jm/commerce_science/html/20090206T090000-0500_18330_JIS_JTI_REPORTS_MARKED_SUCCESS_WITH_EXPORT_CENTRE_BUSINESS_INFORMATION_POINT_PROJECT.asp

Abstract:

Details are given about the Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI) Export Centre/Business Information Point (EC/BIP)project. This is a project set up to serve Small and Medium Enterprises in Jamaica. Business Facilitation Manager at the JTI, Marlene Porter, provides an evaluation of the project, its implementation, successes and the activities surrounding its implementation. Also revealed in Porter's comments, is the purpose of the project and the aspirations of the impact it will have on the target group (SMEs).

Export and Business Information Centre comes to Westmoreland

Title: Westmoreland Gets Export/Business Information Centre
Source: MONTEGO BAY (JIS):
Date: Monday, February 09, 2009

URL: http://jis.gov.jm/commerce_science/html/20090209T090000-0500_18377_JIS_WESTMORELAND_GETS_EXPORT_BUSINESS_INFORMATION_CENTRE.asp

Abstract:

Report on the launch or opening of an export and business information centre for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Jamaica. The opening took place at the Savanna-La-Mar Civic Centre on Great George Street. It was conducted by Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI), in partnership with the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce. The hopes, mission, objectives and expectations about how the centre will serve the SME sector in Westmoreland are expressed by President of the JTI, Robert Gregory.