Gov’t launches $500m MSME grant restoration fund
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A $500 million grant restoration programme has been launched for micro, small and medium enterprises, MSMEs.
The programme was formally launched by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce is Senator Aubyn Hill.
The programme comprises of two grants, the Financial Assistance for Small Businesses Stabilisation and Transition, FASST Biz grant and the Tools of Trade, ToT grant.
Minister Hill gave a breakdown of each.
Senator Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce.
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