Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reaffirmed that Jamaica remains a top destination for doing business, citing the Government’s expanded support for investors, entrepreneurs, and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). He noted that thousands of MSMEs and individuals have been engaged through the Ministry’s business roadshow series, which connect entrepreneursContinue reading “Minister Hill Champions Jamaica as Top Business Destination”
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NCRA Records Seven Per Cent Year-on-Year Increase in Site Inspections
In 2024, the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) conducted 4,870 site inspections, up from 4,550 in 2023. This represents a seven per cent increase and is attributed to intensified monitoring of products at each site inspected. These details are contained in the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ) 2024, an annual publication of theContinue reading “NCRA Records Seven Per Cent Year-on-Year Increase in Site Inspections”
Caribbean Countries Encouraged to Take Greater Advantage of EU Partnership Agreement
Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Belize, and The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, is encouraging Caribbean countries to take greater advantage of trade opportunities under the EU-Caribbean Economic Partnership Agreement. Speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 on Tuesday (July 29), at the MontegoContinue reading “Caribbean Countries Encouraged to Take Greater Advantage of EU Partnership Agreement”
Minister Hill Underscores Need for Increased Energy Investments to Support Growth
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for increased regional and international investment in energy infrastructure to support growth and development across the Caribbean. “We need energy that is available, that is affordable, that is accessible, and consistent. Unless we have that, we are not going to develop theContinue reading “Minister Hill Underscores Need for Increased Energy Investments to Support Growth”
Jamaica Well on the Way to Becoming Top Destination for Investments in Caribbean
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is well on its way to becoming a top destination for business and investment in the Caribbean, thanks to a series of economic and structural reforms. Addressing the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. JamesContinue reading “Jamaica Well on the Way to Becoming Top Destination for Investments in Caribbean”
Prime Minister Welcomes Global Investors to Caribbean Investment Forum
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the Caribbean’s unified vision for investment-led transformation, as he welcomes global investors to Jamaica for the 2025 staging of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF). In a video message at the forum’s opening ceremony on Tuesday (July 29), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St.Continue reading “Prime Minister Welcomes Global Investors to Caribbean Investment Forum”
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Jamaica Business Gateway
Want to know how to grow your business? Access Jamaica Business Gateway. Through the GATEWAY, entrepreneurs and large businesses can easily access business information; providing guidance on government requirements; and offers personalised support for registered investments. Did you know you can REGISTER an investment idea? Within the Jamaica Business Gateway platform and investment facilitation process,Continue reading “Jamaica Business Gateway”
Get Funding Support
The range of financial support available to nano businesses through to corporations is vast, especially those facilitated by the agencies of Jamaica’s Business Ministry. The agencies primarily tasked with exploring and providing financing are: EXIM As the country’s ‘export credit agency’, EXIM Bank provides financing for the export and import of goods and services toContinue reading “Get Funding Support”
Get Ready To Export
Through the Jamaica’s Business Ministry, there are several avenues through which entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, large companies and corporations can Get Ready To Export. Trade Board Limited Export Academy Trade Board Limited has a groundbreaking platform to equip Jamaican businesses with the necessary training to successfully export their goods and services. EXPORT ACADEMYContinue reading “Get Ready To Export”
