Delano Seiveright, the state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), says Jamaica’s manufacturing sector is poised for renewed growth under a comprehensive strategy that seeks to sharpen competitiveness, attract investment, and create sustainable jobs across the industry. Seiveright outlined the initiative following a tour of the Wisynco Group’s Lakes Pen manufacturingContinue reading “Seiveright unveils strategy to sharpen Jamaica’s manufacturing competitiveness”
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Business leaders welcome Seiveright
Major endorsements for new state minister in Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce SEVERAL of the island’s top business leaders have welcomed the decision of Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to appoint Delano Seiveright minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC). Among those who have endorsed Seiveright is president ofContinue reading “Business leaders welcome Seiveright”
MIIC STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TO ADVANCE POST-HURRICANE STRATEGY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, welcomed a high-level delegation from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for a two-day technical mission focused on collaborating with the Ministry and the Government to support Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts and strengthen long-term economic resilience. The meeting, led by Senator the Honourable AubynContinue reading “MIIC STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TO ADVANCE POST-HURRICANE STRATEGY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE”
MINISTER AUBYN HILL TO REPRESENT JAMAICA AT 61ST COTED MEETING IN GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, will represent Jamaica at the Sixty-First Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), scheduled for November 20–21, 2025, in Georgetown, Guyana. Minister Hill will attend on behalf of Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of ForeignContinue reading “MINISTER AUBYN HILL TO REPRESENT JAMAICA AT 61ST COTED MEETING IN GEORGETOWN, GUYANA”
Industry Ministry Keeping Close Watch on Prices Following Hurricane Melissa
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill says his ministry is monitoring commercial activities to prevent price gouging following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The Minister was speaking on Friday (November 7) during a tour of Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) at Rockfort in Kingston, where he viewed the company’s CEMEXContinue reading “Industry Ministry Keeping Close Watch on Prices Following Hurricane Melissa”
Minister Aubyn Hill to Lead Strategic Plan for Reopening Community Shops
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has been tasked with developing a strategic plan to support the reopening of small community shops across Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a special press briefing at Jamaica House onContinue reading “Minister Aubyn Hill to Lead Strategic Plan for Reopening Community Shops”
Jamaica Hosts ISO Technical Committee Meetings
Standardisation representatives from more than 30 countries gathered in Montego Bay, St. James, from October 13 to 17 for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 323 (Circular Economy) meetings. Hosted by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), the high-level event attracted professionals, academics, policymakers, environmental experts, and private-sector leaders, all working towards reshapingContinue reading “Jamaica Hosts ISO Technical Committee Meetings”
Jamaica Provides Supportive Environment for Investors
Addressing participants at the Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, Senator Hill highlighted the island’s investor-friendly policies, streamlined procedures, and duty-free incentives for agro-processing and other industries. “You can put in a factory, register with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, work withContinue reading “Jamaica Provides Supportive Environment for Investors”
Port Authority, BPO sector show resilience after hurricane
The Port Authority of Jamaica and the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), representing the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, have been lauded for their rapid recovery efforts and resilience following the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island early last week. Gloria Henry, vice-president of the Port Authority with responsibility for PortmoreContinue reading “Port Authority, BPO sector show resilience after hurricane”
MIIC URGES BUSINESSES TO PRIORITISE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS AS TROPICAL STORM MELISSA APPROACHES
The Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, is urging all Jamaican businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors to take every precaution as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches the island. Companies are advised to ensure the wellbeing of staff, secure facilities and equipment, safeguard vital records and systems, and maintain clear communication with employees and localContinue reading “MIIC URGES BUSINESSES TO PRIORITISE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS AS TROPICAL STORM MELISSA APPROACHES”
