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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Buyers Reception Cocktail held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (April 2). The event, hosted in collaboration with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), served as a key prelude toContinue reading “PHOTOS: JMEA Buyers Reception Cocktail”

The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) is intensifying its call for all facilities and professionals using ionising radiation to obtain official authorisation. This is in keeping with national regulations and the push towards regulatory excellence in radiation safety. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (April 16), Director General of the HSRA, Dr. CliffContinue reading “HSRA Urges Users of Ionising Radiation to Obtain Official Authorisation”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, continues to advocate for increased domestic and foreign investments in Jamaica. Addressing Tuesday’s (April 15) Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Investor Briefing at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Senator Hill highlighted why now is an opportune time toContinue reading “Gov’t Pushes for Greater Local and Foreign Investments in Jamaica”

The Global Services Association of Jamaica hosted the 5th staging of the Outsource2Jamaica 2025 Conference and Exhibition at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on April 10, 2025.  Delivering the keynote address, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, hailed Outsource2Jamaica as “the preeminent platform for business and outsourcing in the services industry,” addingContinue reading “Outsource2Jamaica 2025 Conference and Exhibition”

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is inviting the public to join in celebrating Intellectual Property (IP) Week 2025, which will be observed from April 21 to April 27, under the global theme, ‘IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP’. While this year’s theme, selected by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), focuses onContinue reading “JIPO Invites Jamaicans to Participate in IP Week”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is not immediately affected by the ongoing tariff struggle between the world’s largest economies, the United States (US) and China. He made the disclosure while responding to questions regarding the new tariff measures implemented by the US during Wednesday’s (April 9) post-CabinetContinue reading “Jamaica Not Immediately Affected by US-China Tariff Battle”

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is taking investors on the road with the launch of its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Site Tours, which aim to connect potential investors with available spaces within designated SEZ areas. The launch ceremony was held on Wednesday (February 26), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in Kingston. After theContinue reading “JSEZA Takes Potential Investors on Site Tours”

Amid rising fears of trade tensions, local firms are being urged to prioritise supply chain mapping to spot potential supply disruptions and develop contingency plans. Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown, in making the call, said that supply chain mapping was a successful strategyContinue reading “Jamaican Firms Urged to Keep a Close Eye on Trade Tensions”

Local entrepreneurs are being encouraged to participate in and engage with brokers and buyers during the Outsource2Jamaica 2025 (O2J2025) Conference, slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on April 10. The annual event, to be held under the theme ‘Driving Excellence: Talent Technology and Transformation’, is expected to showcase Jamaica’s immense potentialContinue reading “Local Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Seize Opportunities at Outsource2Jamaica Conference”

Fifty entrepreneurs from vulnerable communities in St. James, Clarendon, and Kingston and St. Andrew will benefit from business training and support under the Realise, Embrace, Achieve Your Purpose (REAP) Entrepreneurship Programme. Being implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) through its Community Renewal Programme (CRP), REAP is designed to empower entrepreneurs to become agentsContinue reading “50 Entrepreneurs to Receive Business Support Under REAP”