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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) will introduce local and international investors to a plethora of business opportunities in the country when it hosts the Explore: Do Business Jamaica Virtual Investment Conference on November 17–18, 2021. During the two-day event, the export marketing and investment promotion agency of the Jamaican Government will highlight emerging projects and newContinue reading “Jampro to host virtual investment confab”

In acknowledging the link between the growth of the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sector and the country’s economic recovery, Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce Audley Shaw says the Government remains committed in facilitating the development of a robust and enabling policy ecosystem. Speaking at the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) Success Summit held recently,Continue reading “Shaw reinforces support to MSME sector”

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has organised a host of events to commemorate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which is being observed November 8 to12. The events include a Business Dialogue Forum on Monday (November 8) at 1:00 p.m.; JBDC Virtual Biz Zone on Tuesday (November 9) at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Opportunity EveningContinue reading “Exciting Activities For Global Entrepreneurship Week”

Local entrepreneurs are heralding the opportunities that now exist for Jamaicans due to digital transition. The stance was made at the recently concluded Wealth Summit on Digital Financial Inclusion hosted by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. All six presenters at the summit, who were drawn from the public and private sectors, advocatedContinue reading “Digital Currency Promises New Opportunities For MSMEs”

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), an arm of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, on Wednesday, November 10, handed over certificates to six local companies that are now-certified to international and national standards. Three companies received the ISO 9001:2015 stamp of approval. They are fertilizer and pesticide manufacturer and distributor, Newport-Fersan (Jamaica)Continue reading “Six Local Companies Receive Certification”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, during a meeting and tour of the Jamaica Customs Agency – ASYCUDA and JSWIFT platforms, Newport East, Kingston, on Monday, November 9, 2021. Others (from left) are Chief Information Officer & JSWIFT Project Manager, Jamaica Customs Agency, Andre Williams; CEO/Commissioner, Jamaica CustomsContinue reading “State Minister Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn tours Jamaica Customs Agency”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn (3rd left), along with (from left) Trade Administrator & CEO, Trade Board Limited, Dr. Hugh Blake; CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Velma Ricketts Walker;  Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett-Templer, Chief Information Officer & JSWIFT Project Manager, Jamaica Customs Agency, Andre Williams; and  Deputy Commissioner, Customs Operations,Continue reading “Minister Dunn tours the Jamaica Customs Agency – ASYCUDA and JSWIFT Platforms”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, is urging entrepreneurs to take advantage of economic growth trends occasioned by the pandemic to drive their businesses. Addressing micro and small business enterprise (MSMS) owners on Monday, November 8 at a Business Dialogue Forum on the theme “RebootingContinue reading “Capitalise on Global Growth Trends – Minister Dunn”

Ahead of its Expo Jamaica event scheduled to take place today, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) has cited the increased penetration of export markets by local suppliers as being top of the list of outcomes. “The main objective going into and coming out of this event is to make connections. The JMEA sees exportContinue reading “JMEA expo hunts greater export opportunities for local suppliers”

In a bid to enhance the productivity and international competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) recently launched the Client Services Programme (CSP). According to the BSJ, the programme forms part of its mandate to facilitate business development and trade. As such the public body will provide guidanceContinue reading “BSJ launches Client Services Programme for MSMEs”