A total of J$3million in grants was awarded to 10 outstanding winners of the Business Pitch Competition at the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce’s (MIIC) MSME Business Roadshow held on February 20, 2025 at the Juici Empowerment Park. The event hosted in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), demonstrated the Government’s commitment toContinue reading “Clarendon Entrepreneurs Secure J$3 million in Grants at MIIC MSME Business Roadshow”
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Event Held to Showcase Jamaican Craft
The inaugural Craft and Coffee 2025, held on Tuesday (March 11), showcased the creative works of Jamaican artisans that can tap into the global US$906.8 billion handicraft market. The event was conceived in response to the need to identify innovative approaches tailored to the needs of the craft industry of Jamaica and aligned with theContinue reading “Event Held to Showcase Jamaican Craft”
Gov’t Committed to Executing Digital Transformation the ‘RITE’ Way
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the Government is committed to executing digital transformation the “RITE” way. RITE is an acronym for Respect, Inclusion, Trust and Efficiency. Addressing Thursday’s (April 18) Microsoft Black Partner Growth InitiativeContinue reading “Gov’t Committed to Executing Digital Transformation the ‘RITE’ Way”
Jamaica Ripe for Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Business: TransformingContinue reading “Jamaica Ripe for Business”
Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth
AUBYN Hill, the minister of industry, investment, and commerce, has made a sweeping call to private sector stakeholders to aid in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Beryl with an eye for more resilient structures. The minister, a St Elizabeth native, invited members of Lydford Mining Company and Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) to tour communitiesContinue reading “Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth”
St Elizabeth gets chance to earn up to $3m in grants
MSME Business Roadshow gets to STETHS on March 6 Entrepreneurs in south-western Jamaica have a chance to earn a cash grant of up to $400K from the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce’s (MIIC) Business Pitch Competition, slated for Thursday, March 6 during the MSME Business Roadshow in Santa Cruz at the St. Elizabeth TechnicalContinue reading “St Elizabeth gets chance to earn up to $3m in grants”
Shadine Salmon pumps $300K of MIIC 2023 MSME Business Pitch Grant into Xquisite Events
KINGSTON, JAMAICA; FEBRUARY 19, 2025: Balloons are big business in Central Jamaica, thanks to Shadine Salmon and her Xquisite Events. Through her artistry, she creates beautiful decorations for corporate events, gender reveals, weddings, christenings, and engagement parties. Her three-year-old business has enjoyed significant revenue growth since claiming one-of-three Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce (MIIC)Continue reading “Shadine Salmon pumps $300K of MIIC 2023 MSME Business Pitch Grant into Xquisite Events”
Export dream realised for Paris Ruby Gourmet Cakes
KINGSTON, JAMAICA; February 19, 2025: In November 2024, Zelecia Smith sent her first monumental package — 170 Paris Ruby Gourmet fruitcakes to Florida. Paris Ruby Gourmet, Smith’s micro, home-based operation, has become an international export success story. Her inaugural shipment has placed her cakes on the shelves of Broward Meat and Fish Company in Margate, Florida, markingContinue reading “Export dream realised for Paris Ruby Gourmet Cakes”
All roads lead to Clarendon for MSME Business Roadshow
Juici Empowerment Park hosts 2nd entrepreneur showcase for 2025 KINGSTON, JAMAICA; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025: The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, is set to host the second MSME Business Roadshow for 2025 at Juici Empowerment Park, Clarendon, on February 20. This initiative continues MIIC’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and businessContinue reading “All roads lead to Clarendon for MSME Business Roadshow”
MSMEs Encouraged to Utilise JBDC’s Suite of Business Development Programmes and Services
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) islandwide to utilise the entity’s innovative suite of programmes and services to enhance their growth and digital readiness. Of these, the Growth and Expansion of MSMEs through Innovation and Capacity-building (GEMINI) Programme emerges as a transformative initiative designed to support businessesContinue reading “MSMEs Encouraged to Utilise JBDC’s Suite of Business Development Programmes and Services”
