The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the formalisation of more Jamaican businesses. “Forming a business can seem intimidating… the paperwork and the regulations turn people off. But I encourage you to see something very different… to see opportunity, because in every successful business, there comes a point whereContinue reading “Commerce Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Business Formalisation”
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Jamaica’s Beauty Industry Projected to Earn US$250M Annually
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (June 26) Jamaica International Beauty Expo opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston. Jamaica’s beauty and personal care industry is projected to generate approximately US$250 million annually while continuing to grow steadily, according to StateContinue reading “Jamaica’s Beauty Industry Projected to Earn US$250M Annually”
Government Approves Importation of Cement to Support Growth in Construction Sector
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, makes his contribution to the debate on a Private Member’s Motion concerning Jamaica’s cement supply situation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 23. The Government has approved the importation of 660,000 metric tonnes of cement, as part of ongoingContinue reading “Government Approves Importation of Cement to Support Growth in Construction Sector”
Cement supplies to stabilise, says Seiveright
Kingston, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says the Government’s cement supply strategy is helping to keep Jamaica’s construction sector on track despite recent challenges affecting supply and growing demand across the economy. Making his contribution in the House of Representatives during debate on a privateContinue reading “Cement supplies to stabilise, says Seiveright”
Seiveright Warns Public About Fraudulent AI-Generated Scam Video – Press Release
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, MP, is warning the public about a fraudulent video currently circulating on social media which unlawfully uses his image and a manipulated voice generated through artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The video is entirely false and unauthorized. Minister SeiverightContinue reading “Seiveright Warns Public About Fraudulent AI-Generated Scam Video – Press Release”
Craft sector crisis …Government eyes stronger support as vendors point to imported products among major concerns
Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright (right), and chief technical director in the ministry Latoya Richards-Franklin listen attentively as craft stakeholders outline key challenges and recommendations affecting the sector during a National Craft Council meeting. Recognising growing concerns within Jamaica’s craft industry, minister of state in the MinistryContinue reading “Craft sector crisis …Government eyes stronger support as vendors point to imported products among major concerns”
Jamaica’s Decline in Murders Boosting Investor Confidence, Says Seiveright
Caption: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright says the reduction in crime in Jamaica is boosting investor confidence and helping to reshape international perceptions. Speaking at the recently concluded 11th Biennial Jamaica DiasporaContinue reading “Jamaica’s Decline in Murders Boosting Investor Confidence, Says Seiveright”
MIIC State Minister Applauds Adtelligent’s Modern Volumetric Studio
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left), is in conversation with Chief Executive Officer, Adtelligent Limited, Craig Powe, in the modern volumetric studio, during a recent tour of the company’s location in Kingston. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright,Continue reading “MIIC State Minister Applauds Adtelligent’s Modern Volumetric Studio”
Minister Hill welcomes opening of GWM showroom as a vote of confidence in Jamaica’s economy
Opening of Great Wall Motors Showroom The opening of a new US$7 million Great Wall Motor (GWM) showroom became the stage for a striking disclosure on Wednesday, as Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, Senator Aubyn Hill, told guests that investors who come to Jamaica and commit to it, invest in it, andContinue reading “Minister Hill welcomes opening of GWM showroom as a vote of confidence in Jamaica’s economy”
Five firms cleared to import cement
Five additional companies have been granted approval to import cement into Jamaica as the Government seeks to close the supply gap and alleviate shortages that have affected construction activity across the island. Speaking yesterday during a post-Cabinet press briefing, Senator Aubyn Hill, minister of industry, investment and commerce, said the importation approvals were granted forContinue reading “Five firms cleared to import cement “
