Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Myne (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, are engaged in discussion with Commissioner General, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Ainsley Powell, during Tuesday’s (May 14) official opening ceremony for the Revv Up RegistrationContinue reading “Photos: Revv Up Registration EXPO Opening Ceremony”
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Environmental Sustainability a Priority for SEZ Development
The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is placing emphasis on environmental sustainability as the country develops as a logistics hub. JSEZA’s Chief Executive Officer, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, said the entity has received recognition from international bodies such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for including sustainable practices in assessing permit applicationsContinue reading “Environmental Sustainability a Priority for SEZ Development”
Caymanas SEZ to Be Transformed into a Mini Municipality
The Caymanas Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in St. Catherine will be transformed into a mini municipality once fully developed, says Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton. She disclosed this during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get the Facts’ television programme. The transformative project, being led by the PortContinue reading “Caymanas SEZ to Be Transformed into a Mini Municipality”
Jamaica woos foreign investors at EY conference
Overseas businesses displaying optimism about island, say execs FOREIGN investors are displaying optimism about Jamaica’s business environment against the background of an economic reform programme that, among its highlights, has reduced the nation’s debt at a pace that ranks among the world’s fastest over the last decade. According to Ernst & Young (EY) Caribbean, theContinue reading “Jamaica woos foreign investors at EY conference”
Online Platform Launched to Facilitate Training on Beneficial Ownership
Jamaica continues to fortify its position as a responsible player in the global financial landscape, with the recent launch of the Online Beneficial Ownership Training (OBOT) programme. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) and local educational company One-on-One, the platform possesses key features, suchContinue reading “Online Platform Launched to Facilitate Training on Beneficial Ownership”
Pharmaceutical Market Expected to Earn US$97 Million This Year
The recent expansion of local pharmaceutical giant R.A. Williams Distributors Limited into Spanish Town, St. Catherine, is expected to contribute to the growth of the pharmaceutical market in Jamaica, which is projected to achieve US$97 million this year. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, in his address at the recent openingContinue reading “Pharmaceutical Market Expected to Earn US$97 Million This Year”
Hill to lead J’can business mission to Guyana, Suriname
Minister of Industry and Investment Senator Aubyn Hill is readying a delegation of businessmen and representatives from agencies within his ministry to participate in an export and investment business mission to Guyana and Suriname later this month. The mission, which will cover both countries, is slated for May 12-18. Shullette Cox, president of Jamaica PromotionsContinue reading “Hill to lead J’can business mission to Guyana, Suriname”
Government Continues to Implement Strategies to Enhance Skills Development in Labour Force
The Government continues to implement several strategies to enhance skills development in the labour force, says Minister without Portfolio with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. She said these are being undertaken to fill the gap between the skills available and those required, particularly in areas thatContinue reading “Government Continues to Implement Strategies to Enhance Skills Development in Labour Force”
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is inviting MSMEs to submit applications for the Public Procurement Readiness Project
The project will be implemented by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The project is seeking to target 150 MSMEs to increase their participation in the public procurement process, by enhancing their capacity to successfully bid for public sector contracts. Applicants should complete the application form online at: https://www.research.net/r/WPCR2K8, or the website of theContinue reading “The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is inviting MSMEs to submit applications for the Public Procurement Readiness Project”
Gov’t Committed to Executing Digital Transformation the ‘RITE’ Way
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the Government is committed to executing digital transformation the “RITE” way. RITE is an acronym for Respect, Inclusion, Trust and Efficiency. Addressing Thursday’s (April 18) Microsoft Black Partner Growth InitiativeContinue reading “Gov’t Committed to Executing Digital Transformation the ‘RITE’ Way”
