Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to improving access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), emphasising their vital role in driving inclusive growth and strengthening Jamaica’s economy. Addressing the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s MSME Linkages Day event at the University of Technology (UTech)Continue reading “Gov’t Recommits Supporting MSMEs – PM Holness”
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$668 Million Approved for Local Film Productions
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says $668 million has been approved for local film productions under the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI). He said that the funds, which will be disbursed shortly, will benefit 91 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMES). “This is a priority sector because of its inherent value toContinue reading “$668 Million Approved for Local Film Productions”
Gov’t Empowering MSMES to Scale Up Exports
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that Government continues to empower micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to increase exports and enter new markets. “Through Export Jamaica and the Export Academy, we are ensuring that Jamaican businesses, large and small, can identify new markets, understand trade rules and compete with confidence,” heContinue reading “Gov’t Empowering MSMES to Scale Up Exports”
MIIC Delivers J$3M in Two Prizes at MSME Linkages Day
Kingston, Jamaica — Tuesday, July 15, 2025: Two outstanding Jamaican MSME businesses have secured J$3 million in prizes at the MSME Masters Business Pitch Competition, a sub-event MSME Linkages Day, hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce at the University of Technology Auditorium on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Prime Minister, Dr. the MostContinue reading “MIIC Delivers J$3M in Two Prizes at MSME Linkages Day”
Westlands Expansion Project Agreement Signed to Boost Kingston’s Container Storage Capacity
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), on Thursday (July 10), signed an agreement for the Westlands Expansion Project, which aims to increase container storage capacity and facilitate near-port logistics. Signatories to the agreement include Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; PAJ Chairman, Alok Jain, and President andContinue reading “Westlands Expansion Project Agreement Signed to Boost Kingston’s Container Storage Capacity”
Scores of Entrepreneurs Display Jamaican-Made Products at ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show
One hundred and eighty entrepreneurs and small-business owners have been given the opportunity to display a wide range of Jamaican-made products at the 11th staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show. The two-day event, which is being held on July 10 and 11, provides an avenue for local producers and creatives to showcase their wares,Continue reading “Scores of Entrepreneurs Display Jamaican-Made Products at ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show”
Senate Approves 2025 Regulations for Large-scale Projects Tax Relief
The Large-Scale Projects (Tax Relief) (Application) Regulations, 2025, were approved in the Senate on Friday (July 4). Piloting the regulations, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said the framework was designed to clearly outline approval requirements and streamline the application process for entities seeking benefits under the Large-Scale Projects andContinue reading “Senate Approves 2025 Regulations for Large-scale Projects Tax Relief”
Minister Aubyn Hill Meets with Dr. Reddy’s Executive Leadership to Advance Pharmaceutical Investment and Export Opportunities in Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica – July 2, 2025 – Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, met with senior executives of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, including Chief Executive Officer Mr. M.V. Ramana, during a high-level business luncheon held on Wednesday, May 29, 2025, in Kingston. The meeting comes as Dr.Continue reading “Minister Aubyn Hill Meets with Dr. Reddy’s Executive Leadership to Advance Pharmaceutical Investment and Export Opportunities in Jamaica”
JAMPRO pitches local tech companies to large corporates, government agencies
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is pitching local technology companies, which together have created a booming tech industry, to local businesses and government agencies. The local investment promotion agency, on Wednesday, June 18, hosted the JAMPRO Export Max Innovation Pitch Forum, showcasing some of the offerings from players in the local technology industry to large corporations,Continue reading “JAMPRO pitches local tech companies to large corporates, government agencies”
Chase Wins Big at MIIC’s MSME Business Roadshow
KINGSTON, JAMAICA; June 26, 2025: Chase Hanameel Brown, a Clarendon native andinnovative agro-entrepreneur, emerged as one of the first winners of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s (MIIC) MSME Business Roadshow Pitch Competition at its inaugural stop in Mandeville. Founder of 2A4 Foods, Brown transformed his passion for farming into a high-tech agribusiness thatContinue reading “Chase Wins Big at MIIC’s MSME Business Roadshow”
