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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reaffirmed that Jamaica remains a top destination for doing business, citing the Government’s expanded support for investors, entrepreneurs, and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). He noted that thousands of MSMEs and individuals have been engaged through the Ministry’s business roadshow series, which connect entrepreneursContinue reading “Minister Hill Champions Jamaica as Top Business Destination”

In 2024, the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) conducted 4,870 site inspections, up from 4,550 in 2023. This represents a seven per cent increase and is attributed to intensified monitoring of products at each site inspected. These details are contained in the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ) 2024, an annual publication of theContinue reading “NCRA Records Seven Per Cent Year-on-Year Increase in Site Inspections”

Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Belize, and The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, is encouraging Caribbean countries to take greater advantage of trade opportunities under the EU-Caribbean Economic Partnership Agreement. Speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 on Tuesday (July 29), at the MontegoContinue reading “Caribbean Countries Encouraged to Take Greater Advantage of EU Partnership Agreement”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for increased regional and international investment in energy infrastructure to support growth and development across the Caribbean. “We need energy that is available, that is affordable, that is accessible, and consistent. Unless we have that, we are not going to develop theContinue reading “Minister Hill Underscores Need for Increased Energy Investments to Support Growth”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is well on its way to becoming a top destination for business and investment in the Caribbean, thanks to a series of economic and structural reforms. Addressing the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. JamesContinue reading “Jamaica Well on the Way to Becoming Top Destination for Investments in Caribbean”

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the Caribbean’s unified vision for investment-led transformation, as he welcomes global investors to Jamaica for the 2025 staging of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF). In a video message at the forum’s opening ceremony on Tuesday (July 29), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St.Continue reading “Prime Minister Welcomes Global Investors to Caribbean Investment Forum”

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Chief of Operations for the Caribbean Region, Karisa Ribeiro, says the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme remains instrumental in driving the expansion of several micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Jamaica. “To date, over 1,400 MSMEs and 50 ecosystem institutions have received direct assistance under the programme;Continue reading “IDB Official Affirms BIGEE’s Role in Driving MSME Growth Across Jamaica”

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector as a key driver of long-term economic growth. “Our economic stability must be converted into strong and sustainable economic growth… . We are focused on that; this is where our micro, small andContinue reading “MSMEs A Key Growth Driver – Minister Hill”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) on Friday (July 18) held its inaugural Upcycling Competition awards ceremony at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) offices in Kingston. The initiative enabled participants to showcase their artistic skills by transforming discarded materials into unique and functional pieces. Chief Executive Officer of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, told JIS NewsContinue reading “CAC Hosts Upcycling Competition”