Sygnus Real Estate Finance Limited (SRF) officially broke ground on its transformative 55-acre logistics and industrial development, Lakespen Industrial Park, on Tuesday, December 9. The ground-breaking ceremony follows SRF receiving regulatory subdivision approval, an important milestone for an investment that will help rebuild national capacity, stimulate job creation, and attract major international occupants. Speaking atContinue reading “Sygnus Real Estate Finance breaks ground for Lakespen Industrial Park”
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Gov’t targets craft sector as new pillar of creative economy
WESTERN BUREAU: State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright has declared that Jamaica’s craft sector is poised for a sweeping overhaul as the Government moves to reposition craft not as an afterthought but as a central pillar of the island’s creative economy. Seiveright, who has been meeting with stakeholders acrossContinue reading “Gov’t targets craft sector as new pillar of creative economy”
COJ Reduces Fees for Businesses in Hurricane-Hit Parishes
The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will be rolling out several measures to provide financial and economic relief for business entities in the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said that the measures include an extension of the current late fee waiver, from OctoberContinue reading “COJ Reduces Fees for Businesses in Hurricane-Hit Parishes”
Cabinet Approves Additional $42 Million to Restore Small Businesses
Cabinet has approved an additional $42 million to restore small businesses in parishes that were severely impacted during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said that the funds will facilitate renovations in Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, areas in St. James, Trelawny, HanoverContinue reading “Cabinet Approves Additional $42 Million to Restore Small Businesses”
44 Shops In Border, St. Elizabeth Back In Business
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has rebuilt a cluster of 44 shops in Border, St. Elizabeth. The move is part of the recovery of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in communities across parishes that were hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at Wednesday’s (Dec. 3) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House,Continue reading “44 Shops In Border, St. Elizabeth Back In Business”
Jamaica Showing Strong Post-Hurricane Recovery Momentum – State Minister Seiveright
Just over five weeks after the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Jamaica is demonstrating strong recovery momentum, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. He told JIS News that Jamaica’s recovery is demonstrating “remarkable resilience and disciplined progress”, while acknowledging that thousands of households,Continue reading “Jamaica Showing Strong Post-Hurricane Recovery Momentum – State Minister Seiveright”
Minister of State Delano Seiveright says the Government is moving decisively to address the needs of micro and small businesses severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
He noted that Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator Aubyn Hill, have already issued directives and convened meetings to craft immediate strategies that will help small enterprises resume operations. Minister Seiveright emphasised that the Government, in collaboration with private partners, aid agencies, and civil society, is working onContinue reading “Minister of State Delano Seiveright says the Government is moving decisively to address the needs of micro and small businesses severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.”
Seiveright ready for new challenge at ‘super ministry’
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Newly minted Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Central, Delano Seiveright, has welcomed the decision of Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to appoint him minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Investment, which is led by Senator Aubyn Hill. “This is a new challenge and one thatContinue reading “Seiveright ready for new challenge at ‘super ministry’”
Craft traders and small businesses key for Ocho Rios comeback – Seiveright
ST ANN, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Delano Seiveright says the Government is applying strong, coordinated, all-hands-on-deck focus to the recovery of Ocho Rios’ tourism and business ecosystem following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, especially for the small operators whose livelihoods depend on the sector. Seiveright joinedContinue reading “Craft traders and small businesses key for Ocho Rios comeback – Seiveright”
Seiveright optimistic for winter tourist season, despite Melissa blow
… calls on SMEs to reopen as key step towards national recovery While most hospitality workers in hurricane-battered western Jamaica come from communities still without electricity, water, and other essentials, Delano Seiveright remains hopeful that the upcoming winter tourist season can be salvaged. “We remain optimistic that we will still have a winter tourist season,”Continue reading “Seiveright optimistic for winter tourist season, despite Melissa blow”
