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The country’s food exporters are being urged to become compliant with global labeling requirements in order to increase access to international markets. Certified Food Scientist, Dr. André Gordon, said that roughly 10 per cent of Caribbean food products entering major markets over the past 10 years have been rejected due to improper product labelling.  The marketsContinue reading “Food Exporters Urged to Become Compliant with Global Labelling Standards”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) recently welcomed a team of Argentine specialists from the Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises (SEPYME), a division of the Argentine Ministry of Industry. The team was on an exploratory mission with the goal of meeting and discovering the different sectors of economic growth in Jamaica, with the aim of establishingContinue reading “Argentine Cluster Policy Specialists on Exploratory Mission in Jamaica”

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has facilitated investment totalling over US$350 million for a free zone to be opened in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, with provision of some 2,500 jobs. The companies operating in the zone will also provide 300 engineering scholarships to Jamaican students. Speaking at a press briefing on October 27, to announce theContinue reading “JAMPRO Facilitates US$350 Million Free Zone Investment”

A country’s ability to build and maintain its global competitive advantages — a country’s competitiveness — is perhaps the single most important hurdle that we have to address to implement a successful economic growth strategy. As such, the principal approach of Government will be to facilitate and unlock domestic and overseas investments from the privateContinue reading “The Logistics Hub: a platform for the efficient flow of business activity”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, today announced that the recommendations to guide the development of the regulations for the Cannabis industry will be completed in September. He further stated that the work being done to develop the industry is being guided by the Cannabis Licensing Authority, and the Cannabis Advisory BusinessContinue reading “Work Towards Developing a Cannabis Regulatory Framework Underway”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has merged the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, The Micro Investment Development Agency and the Self Start Fund under a single board. The new board headed by Mr. Brian Pengelley, former President of the Jamaica Manufacturers Association, will oversee operations of all three entities engaged in micro, small andContinue reading “MSME Support Agencies Merged under a Single Board”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has lauded RUBiS Energy Jamaica Limited for its transformational impact on the Jamaican business landscape and its commitment to the growth and development of the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.  “The company has transitioned the operation of many of its service stations to localContinue reading “RUBIS LAUDED FOR IMPACT ON BUSINESS LANDSCAPE”

Head of the Global Competitiveness Team, Dr. Margareta Drzeniek Hanouz and Director of the Global Competitiveness and Benchmarking Network, Ms. Ciara Browne congratulated Minister Hylton on Jamaica’s move in this year’s Global performance Index during a meeting with the Global Competitiveness team in Geneva.  “Jamaica has demonstrated considerable strength in certain key areas measured suchContinue reading “Global Competitiveness Team congratulates Jamaica on rapid improvement”