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Posted on 19/07/2025
Business Roadshow Reaches Thousands of MSMEs
Thousands of Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and individuals have been engaged through the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s islandwide roadshows. “We have had roadshows in eight different parishes, Manchester, St. James, St. Ann, Kingston, St. Catherine, Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Westmorela...
Posted on 17/07/2025
$668 Million Approved for Local Film Productions
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says $668 million has been approved for local film productions under the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI). He said that the funds, which will be disbursed shortly, will benefit 91 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMES). “This is a priority sector because...
Posted on 23/07/2025
IDB Official Affirms BIGEE’s Role in Driving MSME Growth Across Jamaica
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Chief of Operations for the Caribbean Region, Karisa Ribeiro, says the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme remains instrumental in driving the expansion of several micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Jamaica. “To...
Posted on 22/07/2025
MSMEs A Key Growth Driver – Minister Hill
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector as a key driver of long-term economic growth. “Our economic stability must be converted into strong and sustainable...
Posted on 21/07/2025
CAC Hosts Upcycling Competition
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) on Friday (July 18) held its inaugural Upcycling Competition awards ceremony at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) offices in Kingston. The initiative enabled participants to showcase their artistic skills by transforming discarded materials into...
Posted on 19/07/2025
Business Roadshow Reaches Thousands of MSMEs
Thousands of Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and individuals have been engaged through the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s islandwide roadshows. “We have had roadshows in eight different parishes, Manchester, St. James, St. Ann, Kingston, St. Catherine, Clarendon,...
Posted on 17/07/2025
Gov’t Recommits Supporting MSMEs – PM Holness
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to improving access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), emphasising their vital role in driving inclusive growth and strengthening Jamaica’s economy. Addressing the Ministry...
Posted on 17/07/2025
$668 Million Approved for Local Film Productions
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says $668 million has been approved for local film productions under the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI). He said that the funds, which will be disbursed shortly, will benefit 91 micro, small...
Posted on 16/07/2025
Gov’t Empowering MSMES to Scale Up Exports
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that Government continues to empower micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to increase exports and enter new markets. “Through Export Jamaica and the Export Academy, we are ensuring that Jamaican businesses,...
Posted on 15/07/2025
MIIC Delivers J$3M in Two Prizes at MSME Linkages Day
Kingston, Jamaica — Tuesday, July 15, 2025: Two outstanding Jamaican MSME businesses have secured J$3 million in prizes at the MSME Masters Business Pitch Competition, a sub-event MSME Linkages Day, hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce at...
Posted on 11/07/2025
Westlands Expansion Project Agreement Signed to Boost Kingston’s Container Storage Capacity
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), on Thursday (July 10), signed an agreement for the Westlands Expansion Project, which aims to increase container storage capacity and facilitate near-port logistics. Signatories to the agreement include...
