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Delano Seiveright Kingston, Jamaica—Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) Delano Seiveright has reiterated the importance of investing in Jamaica’s children as a foundation for building a stronger and more prosperous nation. Minister Seiveright delivered the keynote address at the launch of Global Humanity Network Inc’s (GHN) beyond the backpackContinue reading “Minister Seiveright champions investment in Jamaica’s children”

Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright shares a moment with Jamaican-born American entrepreneur, music executive and philanthropist Cleopatra Bernard during a courtesy call at the ministry on Friday, August 7. Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce Delano Seiveright is urging Jamaican entrepreneurs toContinue reading “Seiveright urges Jamaican investors to think beyond apartments”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), and the Republic of South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Alvin Botes, engage in conversation with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, Kathryn Silvera, during a High-Level Ministerial Luncheon at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on WednesdayContinue reading “JMEA President Optimistic South African Deputy Minister’s Visit Will Boost Trade Ties”

(From left) Chairperson of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) Dr Nadeen Spence, state minister in the Ministry of Industry Delano Seivwright, chief executive officer of the CLA Farrah Blake, and president of the Ganja Growers and Producers Association Maurice Ellis reacting to the official amendments of the Dangerous Drugs Act (Cannabis Licensing) (Interim) Regulations documentContinue reading “CLA bullish on future of medicinal ganja industry”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has proposed the creation of a Jamaica-South Africa Investment Delivery Group to help drive and strengthen trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. “South Africa’s outward direct investment position of US$153.6 billion tells us your firms are already looking outward… operating beyond theContinue reading “Minister Hill Proposes Special Group to Advance Jamaica-South Africa Trade and Investment”

Chairman of Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL), Jeffrey Hall (right), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, on his arrival at the company’s headquarters on Monday (August 3). Looking on (from second left) are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; and Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ)Continue reading “Jamaica, Ghana Exploring Stronger Trade and Investment Ties”

Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright addressing the Marriott International Luncheon at the 30th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership and Investment Summit and Trade Show held at the Hyatt Regency Miami in downtown Miami, Florida, last Friday. Jamaica is positioning itself as one of the Caribbean’s mostContinue reading “‘There has never been a better time to invest in Jamaica’… Seiveright tells international power brokers in Miami”

Delano Seiveright, Jamaica’s minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Dr Andy Ingraham, founder, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers, during the Marriott International Luncheon at the 30th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership and Investment Summit and Trade Show,Continue reading “Seiveright courts more investment”

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, addresses stakeholders during a consultation on the development of Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Master Plan, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 16. (Photo: JIS) Kingston, Jamaica — The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is moving to digitise itsContinue reading “JSEZA to digitise application process to improve ease of doing business”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Government will be meeting with the Castor Oil Association and honey producers to explore creating a geographical indication (GI), to help protect and market locally produced goods. Minister Hill was speaking during aContinue reading “Government to Meet with Castor Oil Association and Honey Producers”