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Local entrepreneurs are heralding the opportunities that now exist for Jamaicans due to digital transition. The stance was made at the recently concluded Wealth Summit on Digital Financial Inclusion hosted by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. All six presenters at the summit, who were drawn from the public and private sectors, advocatedContinue reading “Digital Currency Promises New Opportunities For MSMEs”

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) will introduce local and international investors to a plethora of business opportunities in the country when it hosts the Explore: Do Business Jamaica Virtual Investment Conference on November 17–18, 2021. During the two-day event, the export marketing and investment promotion agency of the Jamaican Government will highlight emerging projects and newContinue reading “Jampro to host virtual investment confab”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has organised a host of events to commemorate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which is being observed November 8 to12. The events include a Business Dialogue Forum on Monday (November 8) at 1:00 p.m.; JBDC Virtual Biz Zone on Tuesday (November 9) at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Opportunity EveningContinue reading “Exciting Activities For Global Entrepreneurship Week”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn (3rd left), along with (from left) Trade Administrator & CEO, Trade Board Limited, Dr. Hugh Blake; CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Velma Ricketts Walker;  Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett-Templer, Chief Information Officer & JSWIFT Project Manager, Jamaica Customs Agency, Andre Williams; and  Deputy Commissioner, Customs Operations,Continue reading “Minister Dunn tours the Jamaica Customs Agency – ASYCUDA and JSWIFT Platforms”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, is urging entrepreneurs to take advantage of economic growth trends occasioned by the pandemic to drive their businesses. Addressing micro and small business enterprise (MSMS) owners on Monday, November 8 at a Business Dialogue Forum on the theme “RebootingContinue reading “Capitalise on Global Growth Trends – Minister Dunn”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, during a meeting and tour of the Jamaica Customs Agency – ASYCUDA and JSWIFT platforms, Newport East, Kingston, on Monday, November 9, 2021. Others (from left) are Chief Information Officer & JSWIFT Project Manager, Jamaica Customs Agency, Andre Williams; CEO/Commissioner, Jamaica CustomsContinue reading “State Minister Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn tours Jamaica Customs Agency”

In a bid to enhance the productivity and international competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) recently launched the Client Services Programme (CSP). According to the BSJ, the programme forms part of its mandate to facilitate business development and trade. As such the public body will provide guidanceContinue reading “BSJ launches Client Services Programme for MSMEs”

Ahead of its Expo Jamaica event scheduled to take place today, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) has cited the increased penetration of export markets by local suppliers as being top of the list of outcomes. “The main objective going into and coming out of this event is to make connections. The JMEA sees exportContinue reading “JMEA expo hunts greater export opportunities for local suppliers”

Spring Gardens Processors (SGP), which is a company involved in the export development programme, Export Max III, recently made its first container shipment of canned ackees to Canada supplying a newly acquired major distributor. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Audley Shaw, who was on hand to witness the occasion, said, “I am pleased to seeContinue reading “Spring Gardens Processors now exporting to Canada”

Senator Don Wehby, who is also group chief executive officer (CEO) of GraceKennedy (GK) Limited said companies have been footing a bill in the region of $1 million each in the pursuit of seeking court approval for holding hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs) under COVID-19 conditions. The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2021 allows companies to hostContinue reading “Companies Act amendment will eliminate high legal costs — Senator Wehby”