The Government is moving closer to developing legislation to regulate and guide the social enterprise sector in Jamaica. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said that consultations are being undertaken with the relevant stakeholders to finalise a submission to Cabinet “after which we will continueContinue reading “Developing Social Enterprise Legislation”
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Construction, Technology Contracts Secured from Trade Mission to Guyana
Jamaica’s recent trade mission to Guyana was a success, with several contracts established, especially in construction and technology, to supply Guyana with building materials and technological support. The construction supplies, which are soon to be exported, will aid in the development of roads, hospitals, schools and lower- to upper-income housing solutions. In addition, local informationContinue reading “Construction, Technology Contracts Secured from Trade Mission to Guyana”
Exporters urged to see Guyana as emerging trade frontier
Around 60 business operators and managers recently returned to Jamaica after embarking on a mission in Guyana to scout more trade opportunities. The delegation, which visited between January 24 and 27, was one of the first major initiatives after the rebrand of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce as Jamaica’s Business Ministry. “We’reContinue reading “Exporters urged to see Guyana as emerging trade frontier”
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT READINESS PROJECT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is inviting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to submit applications for the Public Procurement Readiness Project. The project will be implemented by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The project is seeking to target 150 MSMEs to increase their participation in the public procurement process,Continue reading “PUBLIC PROCUREMENT READINESS PROJECT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS”
Jamaica, Guyana Partnership strengthened through Trade Mission
Jamaica’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has led a second Trade Mission to Guyana with over 70 members representing 40 companies forming the Jamaica Delegation. This Trade Mission to Guyana was very privileged to have the Vice President of Guyana, the Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo address a special questionContinue reading “Jamaica, Guyana Partnership strengthened through Trade Mission”
Tax Talk for Registered Businesses
Owners and operators of registered businesses are being invited to participate in a virtual workshop dubbed ‘Tax Talk 2023’, being organised by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) in partnership with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). The event will be held over two days on Tuesday (January 31) and Wednesday (February) 15 at 7:30 p.m. andContinue reading “Tax Talk for Registered Businesses”
Intellectual Property Being Positioned as Collateral for MSME Loan Access
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators will soon be able to use their Intellectual Property (IP) as collateral to access loans from financial institutions. This was disclosed by Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, during an interview with JIS News on Thursday (January 26). Ms. Bellamy said the SecurityContinue reading “Intellectual Property Being Positioned as Collateral for MSME Loan Access”
Guyana hosts the largest private sector delegation from the Caribbean
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment, & Commerce led an inward Jamaica Private Sector delegation, facilitated by the Guyana Government, Office of Investment (Guyana Invest). Meetings have been held in collaboration with key stakeholders of the Government and Private agencies with over sixty-nine (69) companies fromContinue reading “Guyana hosts the largest private sector delegation from the Caribbean”
Jamaican Business Minister backs local content focus in Guyana … Encourages large Jamaica business delegation to find partners
Jamaicans believe that there are abundant business opportunities in Guyana and the country’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill said Tuesday that the Guyana Government’s focus on local content is no deterrent. Hill is leading a 75-member business delegation to Guyana, just three months after he visited the country with a smaller delegation. According toContinue reading “Jamaican Business Minister backs local content focus in Guyana … Encourages large Jamaica business delegation to find partners”
Closing the pension gap
RESEARCH carried out by the International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, which was released last month, has found that more than a third of retirees are either unpensioned or do not have an income to sustain them. Coming out of the study, “The ILO has warned that old age-relatedContinue reading “Closing the pension gap”
