Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Aubyn Hill is sounding a clarion call for local businesses to prepare themselves to access and utilise the US$2.4 billion in private investment from the international lending community to support Jamaica’s recovery, reconstruction, and private-sector-led growth following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) RegionalContinue reading “US$2.4 billion Melissa windfall: Minister Aubyn Hill tells Jamaican businesses to gear up to use the money”
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2026 Brings Renewed Business Optimism – Seiveright
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica has entered 2026 with renewed business confidence. He cited the rapid post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts, strong macro-economic fundamentals and improving national security conditions as key drivers of optimism. “As we begin the new year, Jamaica’s recovery continues to advance steadilyContinue reading “2026 Brings Renewed Business Optimism – Seiveright”
KFC’s Expansion to Morant Bay a Symbol of Economic Decentralisation – Minister Hill
Minister Hill has welcomed the opening of the new KFC branch in Morant Bay, highlighting its role as a symbol of economic decentralisation and confidence in Jamaica’s business environment. The expansion underscores MIIC’s support for private sector growth and regional development.
Quality council to position Jamaica as trusted producer of goods and services
JAMAICA’S National Quality Council is to move quickly to develop a six-month action plan aimed at accelerating policy revision, strengthening coordination among agencies, and ensuring measurable impact aligned with national priorities, including Vision 2030 Jamaica and the broader industrial and export growth agenda. This was one of the major decisions made at the first meetingContinue reading “Quality council to position Jamaica as trusted producer of goods and services”
Hill says KFC’s $350-m investment signals new era of growth
As KFC officially opened its 43rd branch on Saturday in Morant Bay, St Thomas, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill declared that the $350-million project reflects a broader wave of rapid development happening across the island that will make Jamaica “unrecognisable” within the next three years. Addressing the official opening of the restaurantContinue reading “Hill says KFC’s $350-m investment signals new era of growth”
Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on January 16
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) will host the official reopening of the Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. Marking a significant milestone in the restoration and revitalisation of one of the parish’s key commercial centres, the reopening ceremony will feature a keynote addressContinue reading “Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on January 16”
WISYNCO’S New Brewery and Manufacturing Plant a Vote of Confidence in Jamaica
State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says the establishment of a new Brewery and Manufacturing Facility by Wisynco Group is a strong endorsement of Jamaica’s manufacturing future and the country’s broader economic direction. Speaking with JIS News following the official opening of the US$35-million state-of-the-art plant in Lakes Pen, St. CatherineContinue reading “WISYNCO’S New Brewery and Manufacturing Plant a Vote of Confidence in Jamaica”
Seiveright discusses development finance options with US officials
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright met with representatives of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the US Embassy in Kingston on Tuesday morning to discuss development finance options and ways to mobilise private-sector investment in Jamaica’s priority sectors. Among those in attendance at the meeting wasContinue reading “Seiveright discusses development finance options with US officials”
State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public education, industry training, and enhanced support for local businesses by the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC). Following a high-level meeting with the Commission on January 8, State Minister Seiveright underscored the growing importance of tradeContinue reading “State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses”
Welder Sends Sparks Flying Through HEART/NSTA Trust Incubator Programme
At 27 years old, Nicarlo Lewis is steadily building a name for himself as the owner and operator of Mighty Weld Services, a growing welding business based in Comfort Hall, Manchester. His journey from a high-school dropout to a certified welder and business owner, supported by the HEART/NSTA Trust Incubator Programme, is one shaped byContinue reading “Welder Sends Sparks Flying Through HEART/NSTA Trust Incubator Programme”
