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Event Held to Showcase Jamaican Craft
The inaugural Craft and Coffee 2025, held on Tuesday (March 11), showcased the creative works of Jamaican artisans that can tap into the global US$906.8 billion handicraft market. The event was conceived in response to the need to identify innovative approaches tailored to the needs of the craft industry of Jamaica and aligned with theContinue reading “Event Held to Showcase Jamaican Craft”
MSME Business Roadshow Returns
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is advising of the return of its Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshow. The event is set to take place on Thursday, January 16, at the Twickenham Park Church of the Open Bible in St. Catherine, starting at 9:00 a.m. Under the theme ‘Start. Innovate.Continue reading “MSME Business Roadshow Returns”
Christmas In July!!
A Tourism Linkages Network Initiative…Mark your calendars! Save the date: July 12-13, 2023 for the Christmas in July Tradeshow at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica. Discover the ultimate destination to shop for Jamaican-made products for the holidays. Experience the vibrant culture and get your hands on authentic gift items crafted by Jamaica’s finestContinue reading “Christmas In July!!”
Gov’t Committed to Executing Digital Transformation the ‘RITE’ Way
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the Government is committed to executing digital transformation the “RITE” way. RITE is an acronym for Respect, Inclusion, Trust and Efficiency. Addressing Thursday’s (April 18) Microsoft Black Partner Growth InitiativeContinue reading “Gov’t Committed to Executing Digital Transformation the ‘RITE’ Way”
Jamaica Ripe for Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Business: TransformingContinue reading “Jamaica Ripe for Business”
Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth
AUBYN Hill, the minister of industry, investment, and commerce, has made a sweeping call to private sector stakeholders to aid in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Beryl with an eye for more resilient structures. The minister, a St Elizabeth native, invited members of Lydford Mining Company and Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) to tour communitiesContinue reading “Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth”
St Elizabeth gets chance to earn up to $3m in grants
MSME Business Roadshow gets to STETHS on March 6 Entrepreneurs in south-western Jamaica have a chance to earn a cash grant of up to $400K from the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce’s (MIIC) Business Pitch Competition, slated for Thursday, March 6 during the MSME Business Roadshow in Santa Cruz at the St. Elizabeth TechnicalContinue reading “St Elizabeth gets chance to earn up to $3m in grants”
Shadine Salmon pumps $300K of MIIC 2023 MSME Business Pitch Grant into Xquisite Events
KINGSTON, JAMAICA; FEBRUARY 19, 2025: Balloons are big business in Central Jamaica, thanks to Shadine Salmon and her Xquisite Events. Through her artistry, she creates beautiful decorations for corporate events, gender reveals, weddings, christenings, and engagement parties. Her three-year-old business has enjoyed significant revenue growth since claiming one-of-three Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce (MIIC)Continue reading “Shadine Salmon pumps $300K of MIIC 2023 MSME Business Pitch Grant into Xquisite Events”
Export dream realised for Paris Ruby Gourmet Cakes
KINGSTON, JAMAICA; February 19, 2025: In November 2024, Zelecia Smith sent her first monumental package — 170 Paris Ruby Gourmet fruitcakes to Florida. Paris Ruby Gourmet, Smith’s micro, home-based operation, has become an international export success story. Her inaugural shipment has placed her cakes on the shelves of Broward Meat and Fish Company in Margate, Florida, markingContinue reading “Export dream realised for Paris Ruby Gourmet Cakes”
