State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright met with representatives of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the US Embassy in Kingston on Tuesday morning to discuss development finance options and ways to mobilise private-sector investment in Jamaica’s priority sectors. Among those in attendance at the meeting wasContinue reading “Seiveright discusses development finance options with US officials”
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State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public education, industry training, and enhanced support for local businesses by the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC). Following a high-level meeting with the Commission on January 8, State Minister Seiveright underscored the growing importance of tradeContinue reading “State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses”
Welder Sends Sparks Flying Through HEART/NSTA Trust Incubator Programme
At 27 years old, Nicarlo Lewis is steadily building a name for himself as the owner and operator of Mighty Weld Services, a growing welding business based in Comfort Hall, Manchester. His journey from a high-school dropout to a certified welder and business owner, supported by the HEART/NSTA Trust Incubator Programme, is one shaped byContinue reading “Welder Sends Sparks Flying Through HEART/NSTA Trust Incubator Programme”
Fish and Bammy Vendors in Border Grateful for Government Intervention – Jamaica Information Service
Sales are picking up for vendors at the popular Border food stop, following Government’s intervention to reconstruct the stalls that were flattened during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The popular roadside eatery, located on the St. Elizabeth-Westmoreland boundary, is well known for local favourites such as fish, bammy and festival. The rebuilding of the clusterContinue reading “Fish and Bammy Vendors in Border Grateful for Government Intervention – Jamaica Information Service”
Major Hotel Developments to Generate Significant Employment Opportunities
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says significant employment opportunities are to be generated by several major hotel developments, scheduled to open or reopen in the coming months and years. Speaking at a recent graduation ceremony hosted by the Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative (CJSDI), in conjunctionContinue reading “Major Hotel Developments to Generate Significant Employment Opportunities”
Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’
For the second-consecutive year Yard Mas pulled out all the dramatics for its official band launch. Held at Palace Cineplex at Sovereign Centre on Sunday, under the theme Galleria, conceptualised by Yard Mas Director Richard “Richie Ras” Spence and guided by the vision of Anna-Lisa Gutherie, the band’s new creative director, costumes became moving masterpiecesContinue reading “Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’”
CAC Warns Against Excessive Pricing Beyond Trade Act Declaration
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has cautioned that it will not overlook excessive pricing of items beyond those listed in the declaration under the Trade Act. The current declaration, issued by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on October 24, ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s landfall four days later, clearly specifies the materials andContinue reading “CAC Warns Against Excessive Pricing Beyond Trade Act Declaration”
Over 600 MSMEs Receive Support
More than 600 entities across Trelawny, Hanover, St. Elizabeth and St. James have received direct assistance as the Government intensifies support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) following Hurricane Melissa. The support programme, which is being led by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, includes the reconstruction of a cluster of 44 smallContinue reading “Over 600 MSMEs Receive Support”
Industry minister seeking restoration of bridge at Border Fishing Village
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill has written to Works Minister Robert Morgan to seek intervention in facilitating renovations to an existing roadway at a connecting bridge at the Border Fishing Village in St Elizabeth. Senator Hill says this will facilitate an installation of a safe walking pathway for business owners andContinue reading “Industry minister seeking restoration of bridge at Border Fishing Village”
Commerce ministry ramps up MSME recovery support
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has stepped up coordinated support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as part of the government’s broader economic recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. State minister in the ministry, Delano Seiveright said that while restoration of electricity, water and telecommunications services has beenContinue reading “Commerce ministry ramps up MSME recovery support”
