Exporters and export-ready firms are being encouraged to take advantage of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Enterprise Developmental Export Growth (EXPORT MAX) programme, which is being redesigned to provide more targeted assistance. Speaking at a recent ‘Exporter Information Session’ at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, JAMPRO President, Shullette Cox, said the revamping processContinue reading “JAMPRO Redesigning ‘Export Max’ Programme”
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GoJ building better business environment with new reforms
The Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has launched its ‘Building Better Business, Together’ communications campaign to increase public awareness of numerous reforms that have been implemented to improve the experience of doing business in Jamaica. The business reforms agenda, a result of collaborative and partnership efforts among government ministries, Departments, and Agencies, is spearheaded by theContinue reading “GoJ building better business environment with new reforms”
Hill says ‘banks must go find productive people
Minister of Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill is encouraging banks to support small business operators who are seeking to grow and expand their businesses. The minister recently issued the challenge during the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s launch of EXPO 24 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. Hill, who reflected on theContinue reading “Hill says ‘banks must go find productive people”
Jamaica to build offshore database
JAMAICA PLANS to develop an offshore company registry as its next step in the process to attract a portion of the funds that flow to International Financial Service Centres (IFSC) like the Cayman Islands, Switzerland, and others. “The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will establish, operate, and maintain the offshore business registry to facilitate theContinue reading “Jamaica to build offshore database”
Trade Board reinstates Japanese auto inspector
Dr Hugh Blake, trade administrator and CEO at the Trade Board Limited (TBL), says a new contract with Auto Terminal Japan (ATJ) commenced on February 1, 2024, and will run for five years, ending on January 29, 2029. The Trade Board, through its communications unit, said on Tuesday, January 29, that six bids were receivedContinue reading “Trade Board reinstates Japanese auto inspector”
Aubyn Hill Prods Bankers to Find, Invest in Local Businesses – Our Today
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator Aubyn Hill, has stressed the importance of the banking sector investing in local enterprises that strengthen the economy. Speaking at the media launch for the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce Industry EXPO on January 31, Hill recounted the story of Marcia Nicely, founder of Marc Corporate Uniforms, and howContinue reading “Aubyn Hill Prods Bankers to Find, Invest in Local Businesses – Our Today”
Big Businesses Urged to Support MSME Sector
Large Jamaican companies are being implored to do all they can to support local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, in making the call, said that the MSME sector is a key contributor to the economy and must be protected at all costs. HeContinue reading “Big Businesses Urged to Support MSME Sector”
Project STAR Listed on Jamaica Social Stock Exchange
Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) is now listed on the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE). The JSSE provides a platform to assist social-sector organisations to attract long-term funding to make their projects sustainable. Project STAR is a social and economic transformation programme created by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), in partnership withContinue reading “Project STAR Listed on Jamaica Social Stock Exchange”
PRESS RELEASE: Jamaica Secures CARICOM Approval for CET Suspension on Imports of Lithium-ion Batteries to Sustain Renewable Energy Growth
Kingston, Jamaica – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is pleased to announce that the CARICOM Secretariat has authorised the suspension of the Common External Tariff (CET) in respect of the importation of lithium-ion batteries into Jamaica. This decision follows the intervention made by Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, InvestmentContinue reading “PRESS RELEASE: Jamaica Secures CARICOM Approval for CET Suspension on Imports of Lithium-ion Batteries to Sustain Renewable Energy Growth”
JBDC Hosts Two-Day Workshop on Filing Taxes
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), in partnership with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), will host a two-day workshop from January 31 to February 1, 2024 to assist businesses with filing their taxes. Dubbed ‘Tax Talk’, the workshops will be held via the Zoom platform, starting at 10:00 a.m. daily. To be conducted by Tax EducationContinue reading “JBDC Hosts Two-Day Workshop on Filing Taxes”
