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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says he wants to see more micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) listed on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange this year. He also urged MSMEs to take advantage of the recent amendment of the Income Tax Act, which allows companies toContinue reading “Industry Minister Wants More MSMEs Listed on Junior Market of Stock Exchange”

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”

More than 70 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from St. Catherine benefited from a range of services to improve and grow their operations. The services were provided at the MSME Business Roadshow held on Thursday (January 16) at the Twickenham Park Church of the Open Bible in the parish. It was the first eventContinue reading “MSME Business Roadshow Stops in St. Catherine”

More than 1,200 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have benefited from the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s MSME Business Roadshow, to date. Launched in 2023 in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the roadshow initiative aims to equip MSME owners across the island with the tools to grow their businesses and enterContinue reading “Business Roadshow Reaches More Than 1,200 MSMEs”

The Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshows for 2025 kick off on Thursday, January 16, at the Twickenham Park Church of the Open Bible in St. Catherine, commencing 9:00 a.m. Thursday’s staging is the first of three already slated for the year by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, which spearheads theContinue reading “MSME Business Roadshows for 2025 Kick Off on January 16”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for more local laboratories to get certified to international standard. He noted that certification by JANAAC Global Accreditation, the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) or the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), signals to the global marketplace that the entities are operatingContinue reading “More Local Labs Urged to Get Certified to Int’l Standard”

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently hosted its Local Direct Investment Forum, under the theme: ‘Jamaica Business Gateway: Unlocking Economic Potential Through Digital Transformation’. Held in the Business Auditorium at its Head Office at 18 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston, the forum provided key insights into how Jamaica’s business landscape is evolving through innovative solutions likeContinue reading “JAMPRO Hosts Investment Forum”

Scores of local entrepreneurs, exporters and persons looking to enter the export market gained valuable insights and tools to expand or seize business opportunities, at a two-day Export Information Workshop hosted by The Trade Board Limited (TBL). Held in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and ExportersContinue reading “Exporters Empowered to Seize Opportunities in Global Markets”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the need for a change in perception about workplace productivity. He said that productivity is not just about tasks completed within the confines of an office, noting that it should also be measured by other factors impacting the workforce. “It extends farContinue reading “Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity”

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS). The certification was formally presented at a recent handover ceremony hosted by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) at the AC Hotel in Kingston. It is valid for the following scope of services provided byContinue reading “Trade Board Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification”