Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the audience at Wisynco’s ‘Growing Together’ Training Programme, held at Wisynco’s Headquarters in Lakespen, St. Catherine, on October 5. The training is a free digital programme for Wisynco shopkeepers and small businesses. The programme will give individuals the tools to navigate the businessContinue reading “Minister Hill at Wisynco’s ‘Growing Together’ Training Programme”
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World Standards Day to Be Observed October 14
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will join other national standards bodies around the globe on Saturday (October 14) to commemorate World Standards Day 2023, under the theme ‘Shared Vision for a Better World: Incorporating SDG 3’. This year’s celebration aims to increase the understanding of how standardisation is significant in achieving the United NationsContinue reading “World Standards Day to Be Observed October 14”
Programme to Improve Service Delivery Across All Agencies of Government
The Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) are working to formalise a framework to improve service delivery across all agencies of government. This collaboration forms part of the Service Excellence Programme, which was launched in July 2022 to implement the Service Excellence Policy. The policy outlines the key principles andContinue reading “Programme to Improve Service Delivery Across All Agencies of Government”
Wisynco/Coca-Cola partner on training programme for MSMEs
One thousand micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSMEs) business owners across Jamaica are set to benefit from resources in business management and ownership to aid in their overall growth and development. This is being offered by the Wisynco Group, in partnership with Coca-Cola. The manufacturing and distribution giant officially launched its ‘Growing Together with SmallContinue reading “Wisynco/Coca-Cola partner on training programme for MSMEs”
Jamaican delegation holds high-level investment meetings in New York
A high-level delegation from Jamaica, led by Senator Aubyn Hill, the country’s minister of industry, investment and commerce, recently held investment discussions in New York with several private and governmental organisations, aimed at boosting investments in Jamaica. Coordinated by the Jamaican Consulate in New York, in collaboration with JAMPRO New York’s office, the 39-member delegation,Continue reading “Jamaican delegation holds high-level investment meetings in New York”
Minister Hill Commends Sydney Thwaites on Appointment as JMEA President
Kingston, Jamaica, 22 September 2023 — Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, extends his warm congratulations to Mr. Sydney Thwaites, following his recent appointment as President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) for the 2023/2024 term. This appointment not only heralds a new era for the JMEA butContinue reading “Minister Hill Commends Sydney Thwaites on Appointment as JMEA President”
Businesses Urged to Provide Training and Certification for Staff
Business operators are being encouraged to provide access to training and certification programmes for their employees. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, in making the call, said that investment in human capital will create a more skilled, adaptable and resilient workforce that can respond to global challenges and opportunities. He wasContinue reading “Businesses Urged to Provide Training and Certification for Staff”
MSME Business Roadshow Landing Page
MSME Business Roadshow Landing Page Overview The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), presents a national initiative the “MSME Business Roadshow”. The Ministry, along with our portfolio agencies and several other private and public sector partners, will be travelling across the island for a series ofContinue reading “MSME Business Roadshow Landing Page”
Fair Trading Commission Honours Seven Employees as Part of 30th Anniversary Celebrations
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has honoured seven employees who have served the entity for 15 years and more as it celebrates 30 years of operations. The 30th anniversary Commissioners and Staff Luncheon and Long Service Awards Ceremony was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (September 14). In his remarks,Continue reading “Fair Trading Commission Honours Seven Employees as Part of 30th Anniversary Celebrations”
PHOTO: Minister Hill attends Keys to LATAM Conference
Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill is surrounded by Jamaican Business Leaders, Sponsors, and H.E. Angie Shakira Martinez, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic who helped to organise the Keys to LATAM Conference on September 7. Miss Supranational Columbia 2022 Valentina Espinosa Guzmán, who is also a journalist and a group of journalists from Costa Rica, Columbia,Continue reading “PHOTO: Minister Hill attends Keys to LATAM Conference”
