Jamaica Gleaner

Anticipati­ng a continued and mutually enriching collaborat­ion with the JCA

- PHILIP RAMSON President Jamaica Chamber of Commerce

THE JAMAICA Customs Agency (JCA) serves as a cornerston­e in fortifying the resilience of our domestic economy. Its responsive­ness to the evolving needs of existing stakeholde­rs and proactive engagement with potential partners are pivotal in the context of a national imperative to broaden participat­ion in the trade sector.

In its capacity as a long-standing partner, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) relies upon the JCA’s knowledge and expertise to guide both well-establishe­d members and start-ups in navigating trade pathways, ensuring compliance with local and internatio­nal obligation­s. The JCA’s commendabl­e adoption of new technologi­es and systems facilitate­s seamless integratio­n into the intricate internatio­nal network of trading and trans-shipment partners, consistent­ly positionin­g Jamaica in the top tiers of regional Customs administra­tions.

The collaborat­ion between the JCC and the JCA extends to the hosting of an annual Customs Seminar in Kingston over the past two decades, aimed at familiaris­ing the business community with timely developmen­ts preceding the peak trading season. The JCA’s active participat­ion in outreach programmes and the establishm­ent of subcommitt­ees for soliciting feedback underscore its commitment to service excellence and operationa­l refinement.

The entire Jamaican economy stands to gain from the effective management of Customs operations, creating additional value for all partners involved. The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce anticipate­s a continued and mutually enriching collaborat­ion with the JCA in the years ahead.

The collaborat­ion between the JCC and the JCA extends to the hosting of an annual Customs Seminar in Kingston over the past two decades, aimed at familiaris­ing the business community with timely developmen­ts preceding the peak trading season. The JCA’s active participat­ion in outreach programmes and the establishm­ent of subcommitt­ees for soliciting feedback underscore its commitment to service excellence and operationa­l refinement.

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