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QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING Thursday, January 12, 2012 A G E N D A CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME APOLOGIES ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING – October 6, 2011 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT DISCUSSION
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QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING • Thursday, January 12, 2012 • A G E N D A • CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME • APOLOGIES • ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA • MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING – October 6, 2011 • CHAIRMAN’S REPORT • DISCUSSION • Submission of a proposal on Tax Reform (specifically geared to the local Book Industry) • Revision of the Textbook Policy • Plans for the Kingston Book Festival to be held March 2012 • Participation in the 2012 London “Meet Jamaica” programme • ANY OTHER BUSINESS • ADJOURNMENT Presented by Franklin McGibbon
Website: www.bookindustryja.com • Twitter: @bookindustryja • Facebook: Book Industry Association of Jamaica; BIAJ Jamaica Board of Directors (2011-2012) Franklin McGibbonBIAJ Director/DistributionManaging Director, Meto Corporation Limited Kellie MagnusBIAJ Director/PublishingEditorial Director, Jackmandora Nigel WalkerBIAJ Director/Recruitment & MembershipSales Manager, Bookmania Limited Damani JohnsonBIAJ Director/Development InitiativesEducational Promotions Rep., Kingston Bookshop Dr. Norman MarshallBIAJ ChairmanManaging Director, Sangster’s Bookstores Elizabeth RamesarBIAJ Vice Chairman/Company SecretaryPublications Coordinator, Jamaica Observer Limited Carl CarbyBIAJ Director/TreasurerExecutive Chairman, Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Ltd. Sharon NeitaBIAJ Director/Special ProjectsExecutive Director, The Book Merchant Limited Presented by Franklin McGibbon
Discussion Segment • Submission of a proposal on Tax Reform • Revision of the Textbook Policy • Plans for the Kingston Book Festival to be held March 2012 • Participation in the 2012 London “Meet Jamaica” programme Presented by Franklin McGibbon
1. Submission of a proposal on Tax Reform Background • In 2005, the GOJ enforced a law on the books requiring Local Printers to charge GCT on printing of books. • The BIAJ protested as this would make local books uncompetitive. • A compromise was reached. The publisher would apply for a waiver each time they are printing. • In late 2011, GOJ stopped approving discretionary waivers. • BOOKS PRINTED LOCALLY IS AT AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE, THIS MUST BE CHANGED IMMEDIATELY • BIAJ now proposing that GCT on printing of books be removed altogether. Presented by Franklin McGibbon
1. Submission of a proposal on Tax Reform (Cont’d) Previous Procedure Suggested procedures stated below. • Make 2 copies of the Printer's Invoice • Retain 1 copy for your file, and send 1 Original plus 1 Copy Invoice along with cover letter attached to Ministry of Finance (ensure that a photocopy of the cover letter is also made for the Bearer to ask the person receiving the documents to sign and date, then return immediately to Bearer) • Documents should be left and picked up back within 7 to 14 days. Presented by Franklin McGibbon
1. Submission of a proposal on Tax Reform (Cont’d) Books on CDs At the ports, Tax is applicable to Educational/Literary CDs at the discretion of the Customs Official. BIAJ proposing that the Tariff codes for CDs be further defined to recognize Educational and Literary CDs in Tax free category. Presented by Franklin McGibbon
2. Revision of the Textbook Policy • Dec 2011, MOE requested feedback on MOE Draft Policy Guidelines for provision of educational materials. • Technical Committee set up to review and submit findings to Board by January 27, 2012. • Document to be emailed to Members. • Individual feedback to be sent to Committee. Presented by Franklin McGibbon
2. Revision of the Textbook Policy (Cont’d.) Technical Review Committee • Dorothy Noel (CHAIR)- Outstanding work in Educational Publishing at Secondary & Primary school levels • LunettFearon- Great accomplishments in Educational Publishing at Earlychildhood & Primary school levels • Ian Randle - Outstanding work in Educational & Trade categories up to Tertiary • Diane Browne - Accomplished Author with experience in and outside of MOE (including Lit 123) • Paul Bryan - Experienced Retailer, Wholesaler, Distributor with decades of Book Industry experience • Shirley Carbyasked to give any assistance possible, as she has authored several documents on National Textbook Policy etc.. • One other person with digital/multimedia experience may be added Presented by Franklin McGibbon
2. Revision of the Textbook Policy (Cont’d.) Mandate To review Draft MOEPolicy Guidelines for the provision of educational materials on behalf of the BIAJ, respond to its provisions, and make recommendations to represent the considered views of the local book industry. This to be done and submitted to BIAJ's Board by January 27, 2012. Presented by Franklin McGibbon
3. Kingston Book Festival (March 2012) Presentation by Kellie Magnus BIAJ Director/ Publishing See Separate Presentation on KBIF… Presented by Franklin McGibbon
4. 2012 London “Meet Jamaica” programme Presentation by Joy Walcott Project Manager - London 2012 Initiative Corporate Communications Jamaica Promotions Corporation Head Office, 18 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I. Tel: +1 876-978-7755, 978-3337 Ext: 2162 Fax: +1 876-946-0090, E-mail: jwalcott@jamprocorp.com Website: http://www.tradeandinvestjamaica.org See Separate Presentation on Meet Ja… Presented by Franklin McGibbon
Thank you Presented by Franklin McGibbon
