He noted that Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator Aubyn Hill, have already issued directives and convened meetings to craft immediate strategies that will help small enterprises resume operations. Minister Seiveright emphasised that the Government, in collaboration with private partners, aid agencies, and civil society, is working onContinue reading “Minister of State Delano Seiveright says the Government is moving decisively to address the needs of micro and small businesses severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.”
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Port Authority, BPO sector show resilience after hurricane
The Port Authority of Jamaica and the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), representing the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, have been lauded for their rapid recovery efforts and resilience following the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island early last week. Gloria Henry, vice-president of the Port Authority with responsibility for PortmoreContinue reading “Port Authority, BPO sector show resilience after hurricane”
Seiveright ready for new challenge at ‘super ministry’
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Newly minted Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Central, Delano Seiveright, has welcomed the decision of Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to appoint him minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Investment, which is led by Senator Aubyn Hill. “This is a new challenge and one thatContinue reading “Seiveright ready for new challenge at ‘super ministry’”
Craft traders and small businesses key for Ocho Rios comeback – Seiveright
ST ANN, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Delano Seiveright says the Government is applying strong, coordinated, all-hands-on-deck focus to the recovery of Ocho Rios’ tourism and business ecosystem following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, especially for the small operators whose livelihoods depend on the sector. Seiveright joinedContinue reading “Craft traders and small businesses key for Ocho Rios comeback – Seiveright”
Seiveright optimistic for winter tourist season, despite Melissa blow
… calls on SMEs to reopen as key step towards national recovery While most hospitality workers in hurricane-battered western Jamaica come from communities still without electricity, water, and other essentials, Delano Seiveright remains hopeful that the upcoming winter tourist season can be salvaged. “We remain optimistic that we will still have a winter tourist season,”Continue reading “Seiveright optimistic for winter tourist season, despite Melissa blow”
Seiveright unveils strategy to sharpen Jamaica’s manufacturing competitiveness
Delano Seiveright, the state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), says Jamaica’s manufacturing sector is poised for renewed growth under a comprehensive strategy that seeks to sharpen competitiveness, attract investment, and create sustainable jobs across the industry. Seiveright outlined the initiative following a tour of the Wisynco Group’s Lakes Pen manufacturingContinue reading “Seiveright unveils strategy to sharpen Jamaica’s manufacturing competitiveness”
Business leaders welcome Seiveright
Major endorsements for new state minister in Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce SEVERAL of the island’s top business leaders have welcomed the decision of Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to appoint Delano Seiveright minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC). Among those who have endorsed Seiveright is president ofContinue reading “Business leaders welcome Seiveright”
MIIC STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TO ADVANCE POST-HURRICANE STRATEGY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, welcomed a high-level delegation from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for a two-day technical mission focused on collaborating with the Ministry and the Government to support Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts and strengthen long-term economic resilience. The meeting, led by Senator the Honourable AubynContinue reading “MIIC STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TO ADVANCE POST-HURRICANE STRATEGY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE”
MINISTER AUBYN HILL TO REPRESENT JAMAICA AT 61ST COTED MEETING IN GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, will represent Jamaica at the Sixty-First Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), scheduled for November 20–21, 2025, in Georgetown, Guyana. Minister Hill will attend on behalf of Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of ForeignContinue reading “MINISTER AUBYN HILL TO REPRESENT JAMAICA AT 61ST COTED MEETING IN GEORGETOWN, GUYANA”
Industry Ministry Keeping Close Watch on Prices Following Hurricane Melissa
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill says his ministry is monitoring commercial activities to prevent price gouging following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The Minister was speaking on Friday (November 7) during a tour of Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) at Rockfort in Kingston, where he viewed the company’s CEMEXContinue reading “Industry Ministry Keeping Close Watch on Prices Following Hurricane Melissa”
