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Middle managers conference marks 14 years of empowering leaders

May 24, 2024
Export Trends, Market Trends
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The 14th Make Your Mark Middle Managers Leadership Conference, a highly anticipated event, commenced today with a captivating opening ceremony. This marked another significant milestone in its esteemed 14-year history of empowering middle managers with unparalleled leadership development opportunities.

Dr Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd, Managing Director of Make Your Mark Group (MYMG), delivered the convenor’s opening remarks, emphasising the significance of the conference as a catalyst for middle managers’ leadership development.

“The Middle Managers Leadership Conference represents a beacon of hope and opportunity for middle managers seeking to enhance their skills, drive organisational success, and shape the future of leadership excellence. It is a privilege to convene such a distinguished gathering of industry leaders and aspiring professionals, united in our mission to champion change, adaptability, and strategy in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape,” she stated.

Sydney Thwaites, President of the Jamaica Manufacturers & Exporters Association, representing over 500 manufacturers, large and small, extended greetings from the business sector. In his statement, he underscored the pivotal role of middle management in organisations, stating, “Middle management, your role is crucial. You set the tone of our organisations, translate the strategy into action, and shape our communication with stakeholders. Your strengths and contributions are invaluable to the team.”

Meanwhile, Pearnel Charles Jr, Minister of Labour and Social Security, commended the Make Your Mark Group for organising yet another excellent conference. He stated, “The Make Your Mark Group, under the astute guidance of its founder, Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd, has carved a niche in business and youth development, not just within our shores but internationally. The spirit of this organisation, centred on fostering growth, development, and individual empowerment, resonates deeply with the mandate of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, where our mission is the empowerment of individuals and their families and where we seek to promote a culture of productivity as a tool for national development.”

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Mr. Sydney Thwaites

President

Mr. Thwaites has over 28 years of experience in financial services, petrochemicals, and consulting, with a global reach spanning the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. He co-founded Lubricating Specialties Company Jamaica in 2015, revitalizing the local lubricant manufacturing industry. With a solid track record of organizational leadership, Mr. Thwaites has developed and negotiated long-term partnerships with major global companies, closed various debt and equity financing deals, and delivered consistent growth and returns. Known for his dynamic

leadership, trustworthy and ethical approach, and keen market understanding, he has served as CEO of LSC USA and held advisory roles with the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the Petroleum Quality Institute of America.

Licenses, Permits, and Certificates: A Quick Guide

Apply for the necessary licenses, permits, and certifications at the following Agencies:

  • Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Division: Contact for exportation of agricultural produce. A certified packaging facility is required. Specifications and guidelines can be obtained from PQPI.
  • Veterinary Services Division: Contact for export permits/licenses related to the following:
    • Apicultural products
    • Bee products
    • Animals and animal by-products
  • Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Agency (JACRA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Coffee
    • Coconut
    • Cocoa
    • Spices (including Pimento, Nutmeg, Ginger, and Turmeric).
  • Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Cannabis
    • Hemp
  • Mines and Geology Division: Contact for exporting the following minerals:
    • Bauxite
    • Limestone
    • Aggregates
    • Gravel
    • Alumina
    • Cement
    • Rock
    • Stone
    • Soil
  • National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Scrap products (metals, batteries, etc.)
    • Hazardous materials
    • Endangered species.
  • Trade Board Limited: Contact for exporting the following:
    • Scrap metal (including scrap batteries and scrap gold)
    • Coffee
    • Ammunition (explosives and firearms)
    • Plasma
    • Wood (Lignum Vitae and log wood only)
    • Jewellery (excluding those from earth metals)
    • Brown Sugar
  • Ministry of Health and Wellness: Contact for exporting pharmaceutical products.

Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ): Consult with the BSJ for guidance on processed food prior to exporting. This includes information on standards, labelling and market requirements.

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