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WT/TPR/G/359/REV.1 |
G-IV§6 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
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(...) Implementation of key objectives of the Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development continued to be pursued. Areas of priority over the review period included strengthening linkages, increasing visitor arrivals, accessing new markets, developing new products, attracting new investments, building new partnerships and developing human capital. (...)
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WT/TPR/G/359/REV.1 |
G-IV§8 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) The Government encourages the development of environmentally sustainable manufacturing and has, where possible, provided assistance to develop stakeholders' capacity in standards, quality management, marketing and customer service. In particular, such assistance is offered to MSMEs.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/359/REV.1 |
G-IV§9 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) The Government is inviting greater private sector engagement in manufacturing and is also implementing policy responses to these challenges. Such policy responses include encouraging investment in and public-private partnerships which develop alternatives to fossil fuels and renewable energy solutions and make available cheaper sources, such as LNG. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/359/REV.1 |
G-IV§12 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Government is seeking to enhance the development of the agriculture industry through the use of agro-parks, which were established in 2012; encourage youth engagement through initiatives, such as the Youth in Agriculture Programme; and develop a sustainable private sector led sugar cane industry that strengthens the economic, social and environmental resilience of sugar dependent areas, which is being done through infrastructure upgrades and the provision of quality housing. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/359/REV.1 |
G-IV§29 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Jamaica is in the process of developing a National Investment Policy by 2018, which will support the realization of the country's national sustainable development goals and the country's overall development strategy as set out in the GOJ's medium term economic programme and Vision 2030. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/359/REV.1 |
S-Summary§11 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
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Internal taxes |
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(...) The Environmental Protection Levy on all manufactured goods (local and foreign) entered into force on 1 June 2015. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/359/REV.1 |
S-Summary§19 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) The Government has been making efforts to lower generation costs by diversifying electricity generation, by replacing aged generating units with more modern and efficient generation facilities, and by encouraging renewable energy. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/359/REV.1 |
S-II§7 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) The authorities stated that there are instances where a court may refer to the provisions of a treaty to which Jamaica is a party even though it has not been incorporated into domestic law. [2]
[2] This could possibly occur, for example, in relation to certain environmental and human rights matters.
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WT/TPR/S/359/REV.1 |
S-Table-II.1 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Table 2.1 Selected trade-related legislation, revised, amended or newly issued since 2011
Area Legislation
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Bills to be enacted (...)
Shipping (Pollution Prevention, Response, Liability and Compensation) Bill (still not enacted into law)
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WT/TPR/S/359/REV.1 |
S-II§21 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In WTO negotiations, Jamaica is a member of the following groups: the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of countries, G-90 (ACP, African Group and LDC), G-33 (agriculture), "W/52 Co-sponsors" (geographical indications), and Small and Vulnerable Economies (SVEs). Jamaica emphasizes that special and differential treatment must be a fundamental pillar of the work of the WTO and must be appropriately reflected in any outcomes in the negotiations. Jamaica is a proponent of the WTO Work Programmes on Small Economies, supporting the view that the needs and priorities of SVEs must be addressed fully and in all areas of the WTO. Therefore, Jamaica: (...)
b. advocates that the scope and structure of any disciplines of fisheries subsidies must be flexible in design and implementation, including the provision of technical assistance and capacity-building support that may be needed ; (...)
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