Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has been tasked with developing a strategic plan to support the reopening of small community shops across Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a special press briefing at Jamaica House onContinue reading “Minister Aubyn Hill to Lead Strategic Plan for Reopening Community Shops”
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Jamaica Hosts ISO Technical Committee Meetings
Standardisation representatives from more than 30 countries gathered in Montego Bay, St. James, from October 13 to 17 for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 323 (Circular Economy) meetings. Hosted by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), the high-level event attracted professionals, academics, policymakers, environmental experts, and private-sector leaders, all working towards reshapingContinue reading “Jamaica Hosts ISO Technical Committee Meetings”
Jamaica Provides Supportive Environment for Investors
Addressing participants at the Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, Senator Hill highlighted the island’s investor-friendly policies, streamlined procedures, and duty-free incentives for agro-processing and other industries. “You can put in a factory, register with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, work withContinue reading “Jamaica Provides Supportive Environment for Investors”
MIIC URGES BUSINESSES TO PRIORITISE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS AS TROPICAL STORM MELISSA APPROACHES
The Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, is urging all Jamaican businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors to take every precaution as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches the island. Companies are advised to ensure the wellbeing of staff, secure facilities and equipment, safeguard vital records and systems, and maintain clear communication with employees and localContinue reading “MIIC URGES BUSINESSES TO PRIORITISE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS AS TROPICAL STORM MELISSA APPROACHES”
MIIC Strengthens Jamaica’s Business Environment Through COJ Expansion and Digital Innovation
The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, hosted a press conference today, led by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, with Permanent Secretary Sancia Bennett Templer and Shellie Leon, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). The COJ, oneContinue reading “MIIC Strengthens Jamaica’s Business Environment Through COJ Expansion and Digital Innovation”
JBDC Provides Training for MSMEs in Data Privacy and Protection Practices
With the growing call for Jamaican businesses to expand into the export market, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has underscored the importance of data protection as a critical driver of global competitiveness for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). In response, the JBDC recently hosted a two-day workshop under the theme ‘Data Privacy: AContinue reading “JBDC Provides Training for MSMEs in Data Privacy and Protection Practices”
