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Since its inception as a pilot project in 2011 with 15 MSMEs, the Enterprise Development for Export Growth – Export Max Programme – has grown consistently to address the supply-side challenges faced by exporters and export-ready firms. With a sharp focus on enhancing internal capabilities encompassing finance, management, technology, productivity, and general business processes, theContinue reading “JAMPRO’S EXPORT MAX PROGRAM COHORT III CELEBRATES SUCCESSES AT CLOSING CEREMONY”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says a recent “mission” to several major business hubs in the United States (US) and Canada, exploring investment opportunities for the island, was largely successful. The tour, which included stops in Toronto, New York and Washington DC, and dubbed ‘Export and Investment Business Mission’,Continue reading “Industry Minister Says Recent Mission to Business Hubs Was A Success”

For 37 years, EXIM has prioritized operating at optimal quality standards, as Jamaica’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) and the Caribbean’s first and only Export Credit Agency (ECA) The Bank has always lauded itself on ensuring that its strategic imperatives are clearly outlined and are facilitated by detailed, efficient processes and procedures, to guarantee client satisfaction.Continue reading “SEAL OF APPROVAL: EXIM Bank Recertified”

The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) top Caribbean executive Tariq Alli said that the hemispheric bank is championing the growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to drive the sustained economic growth of Jamaica. Pointing to IDB studies that indicate MSMEs, which number about 400,000, contributing around 44 per cent to Jamaica’s gross domestic product,Continue reading “IDB champions MSMEs to lead economic growth”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill hopes the gap between the Ministry and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME’s can be bridged by the MSME Business Roadshow. The roadshow, hosted by the ministry as well as the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB, will provide business development services for MSME’s in Jamaica. The roadshowContinue reading “US$250,000 Earmarked for MSME Business Roadshow”

JAMAICA is expected to roll out soon, measures to address the issue of scamming within the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. “The policymaking people are working. There are two or three security companies in Jamaica who are taking an initiative. It will be announced in about three to six months,” said president of the Global ServicesContinue reading “Scammers under pressure Steps being taken to address problems in BPO sector”

MONTEGO BAY, St James — As Jamaica hunts its share of the US$4.4-trillion global beauty industry, local stakeholders are being urged to practise sustainable development. The appeal came from president of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) Shulette Cox as she delivered the opening address at the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) in Montego Bay last FridayContinue reading “Jampro head urges sustainability in beauty sector”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is looking to strengthen engagement with the local micro, small and medium sized enterprises. The Ministry has launched a MSME Business Roadshow in conjunction with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Dwayne Haynes, Director of Technical Co-ordination and Monitoring in the Ministry, said the series, which begins in July,Continue reading “Industry Ministry and IDB launch MSME Business Roadshow”

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has been making a positive impact with its ‘Step-Up Export with Trade Agreements’ initiative, which was launched in May 2022. The project has two overarching goals, which are to promote the benefits of the nine preferential Trade Agreements/Arrangements managed by the entity and increase awareness of the underutilised/inactive agreements. TheseContinue reading “Trade Board Promotes Benefits of Agreements”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) joins the United Nations (UN) and the rest of the world in recognizing the contributuions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as we celebrate World MSME Day, under the theme “Building a Stronger Future Together”.  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone ofContinue reading “Minister Aubyn Hill Lauds MSMEs on MSME Day 2023”