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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging business leaders to capitalise on what he describes as Jamaica’s strongest macroeconomic position in decades. Reflecting on the economic shock from Hurricane Melissa, which caused billions in damage, Senator Hill said Jamaica’s resilience underscored the strength of its fiscal and institutional framework.Continue reading “Business Leaders Urged to Capitalise on Jamaica’s Strong Macroeconomic Position”

India and Jamaica agreed to further strengthen trade linkages and explore cooperation for recruitment and mobility of skilled professionals, including healthcare workers and teachers, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said. Addressing a joint press conference here after talks with his Jamaican counterpart Kamina J Smith on Monday, Jaishankar said the discussions were comprehensive, and theyContinue reading “India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility: Jaishankar”

Kingston, Jamaica; May 4, 2026 – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, under the leadership of Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, today hosted an exclusive Ministerial Luncheon with private sector stakeholders in honour of His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India. The eventtookContinue reading “Minister Hil Hosts Ministerial Luncheon In Honour Of Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar To Advance Jamaica–India Economic Cooperation”

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (seated centre), converses with President of the East Jamaica Conference (EJC) of Seventh-day Adventists, Dr. Meric Walker (standing left), during the church’s Expo on Sunday (May 3) at the Jamaica College Auditorium in St. Andrew, under the theme ‘Empowering Families and theContinue reading “PHOTOS: East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Stewardship Expo”

India and Jamaica agreed to further strengthen trade linkages and explore cooperation for recruitment and mobility of skilled professionals, including healthcare workers and teachers, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.\ Addressing a joint press conference here after talks with his Jamaican counterpart Kamina J Smith on Monday, Jaishankar said the discussions were comprehensive, and theyContinue reading “India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility, healthcare cooperation: Jaishankar”

India recognised Jamaica’s growing role as a logistics hub and gateway to the Caribbean for trade and investment, Mr. Jaishankar said. India and Jamaica agreed to further strengthen trade linkages and explore cooperation for recruitment and mobility of skilled professionals, including healthcare workers and teachers, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. Addressing a joint press conferenceContinue reading “India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility: Jaishankar”

Kingston: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on a visit to Jamaica, held a series of engagements in Kingston with ministers and business leaders, discussing ways to expand cooperation across sectors. He called on Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held talks focusing on economic and people-to-people cooperation. “Pleased to call on Prime Minister AndrewContinue reading “Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican PM, ministers, business leaders”

The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has launched investigations into possible anti-competitive practices in the pricing and distribution of petroleum products, following complaints from gas station operators against large petroleum marketing companies. It comes as Jamaicans face rising fuel costs triggered by the US-Iran conflict. The Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), whose complaints triggered the inquiry,Continue reading “FTC launches investigation into petrol trade amid fuel surge”