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Posted on 14/03/2025
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 Bu...
Posted on 14/03/2025
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 ...
Posted on 01/10/2024
Jewellery Enthusiasts Reminded to Register for JBDC Workshop
Jewellery enthusiasts are being reminded to register for the upcoming Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) four-day workshop, ‘The Perfect Finish: Metal Meets Wood’, before the October 2 deadline. To be held every Saturday in October at the JBDC Incubator &...
Posted on 23/09/2024
CAC Monitoring Local Commercial Trade for Post-Hurricane Price Gouging
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) continues to closely monitor the commercial trade to ensure businesses do not exploit the impact of Hurricane Beryl to engage in price gouging....
Posted on 23/09/2024
Local Engineers Urged to Take Lead in Bolstering Professionals
Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is charging local engineers to lead the way in bolstering the cohort of professionals across the island. He made the call while addressing the opening of the Jamaica Institution...
Posted on 23/09/2024
Industry Minister Calls on MSMEs to Embrace Digital Transformation
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being urged to embrace digital transformation to remain competitive in the global economy. Delivering the keynote address at the Digital Jamaica Summit and Showcase, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston,...
Posted on 23/09/2024
Industry Minister Promoting Investment in Starches
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the local starch industry as a major sector for investment to boost food security and economic prosperity. He noted that the sector has significant potential for commercial activities...
Posted on 23/09/2024
Companies Office unveils beneficial ownership training platform
he Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) has launched its innovative Online Beneficial Ownership Training (OBOT) Platform to empower stakeholders with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of beneficial ownership. OBOT Platform, available at www.botrainingjamaica.com, will provide courses...
Posted on 23/09/2024
CAC: No sign of price gouging
Agency says cost of critical basic food items remains relatively constant Although there were concerns raised that some proprietors may have been unjustly increasing the prices of goods and services in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Consumer Affairs Commission...
Posted on 23/09/2024
JBDC Embarking on Second Year of Digital Transition Programme
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is set to embark on the second year of its transformative digital transition programme. This undertaking is aimed at, among other things, assisting in propelling Jamaica into a fully digital economy. JBDC Chief Executive...
Posted on 23/09/2024
COJ Establishes Anti-Money Laundering Unit
An Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Unit has been established within the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) to enhance regulatory compliance and transparency. This strategic move comes in response to the heightened scrutiny and monitoring efforts by the Financial Action Task Force...
