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Former Minister of Inductry and Ciommerce Anthony Hylton

Hylton urges JA to take its case against T&T to the CCJ

KINGSTON, MAY 11, 2016- Former Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, G. Anthony Hylton, is recommending that Jamaica takes on-going right of entry argument with Trinidad and Tobago to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) the dispute mechanism set up under the Treaty of Chaguaramas to settle such disputes.

May 10, 2016
Published in local news

Health Concepts International President, Dr. Jacqueline Watson (left), greets Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, at a lecture on medical tourism, at the Caribbean School of Medical Sciences, in Kingston, on December 16. President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, looks on.

Industry Minister Sees Bright Future for Medical Tourism

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Anthony Hylton, says the Government will continue to promote and facilitate investments in the very lucrative medical tourism sector. Medical tourism refers to persons travelling to another country for medical care, based on affordability.

December 19, 2015
Published in Health

Industry Minister Highlights Expansion of Nutraceutical Sector

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Government continues to formalise the country’s nutraceutical sector, to strategically place the country in a position to take advantage of this expanding industry.

December 12, 2015
Published in Health

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left); and General Manager of World Brands Services, Tamara Garel-Thompson, look at the features of a box of herbal tea, being pointed out by Executive Chairman and Founder of E.G. Wellness Brands Limited, Dr. Henry Lowe. Occasion was the launch of a line of wellness teas, developed by E.G. Wellness Brands, on Wednesday (Dec. 9), at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston.

Gov’t Developing Legislation To Protect Local Herbs

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Government is in the process of developing new legislation to safeguard the rights of plant breeders as a new area of intellectual property (IP) protection in Jamaica.

December 12, 2015
Published in Agriculture

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), presents Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Albert Gordon, with a Certificate of Conformity to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008. Occasion was the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Breakfast Forum at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on December 8. The ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification, which is offered by the NCBJ, is designed to improve the quality of goods or services in public and private organisations by putting the customer at the centre of all business decisions.

Private Sector Entities Urged To Get Management Systems Certified

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton, is appealing to private sector entities to bring their management systems up to international standards by getting certified through the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ).

December 9, 2015
Published in Business & Economy

Jamaica Could Stand Out In Ganja Industry – Minister Hylton

NEGRIL, WESTMORELAND, NOV. 17, 2015 -Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says there are many opportunities for Jamaica to become a standout country in a regulated and legal marijuana industry.

November 18, 2015
Published in Agriculture

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, gives his remarks at a press conference to provide an update on the status of the Cannabis Industry Regulatory Framework, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday, August 13.

Recommendations to guide ganja industry regulations by the end of September.

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton, says he expects to receive final recommendations to guide the development of the regulations for the ganja industry by the end of September.

August 15, 2015
Published in Business & Economy

Investment, Industry and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses the opening of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic at the Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Wednesday (July 22). Listening are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JBDC, Valerie Viera (left); and Deputy CEO, Harold Davis.

Startups Urged To Exercise Care When Seeking Bank Loans

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister Anthony Hylton, is advising potential business operators to exercise prudence when seeking to obtain startup loans.

July 26, 2015
Published in Business & Economy

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