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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 11/09/2020
Dasheen farmer says youth involvement in agriculture critical to economic recovery post COVID-19
For 30-year-old dasheen farmer, Damion Kerr, more youth involvement in agriculture will be critical for Jamaica’s economic recovery in a post COVID-19 environment. “If more young people get into agriculture it will be better for our society because this will...
Posted on 10/09/2020
CLA on Path to ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is on a path to achieving certification in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015. The CLA’s goal was disclosed at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 27 by Director of Research Development and Communications at...
Posted on 10/09/2020
Clifton community establishes farm
The community of Clifton in St. Catherine has established a farm on more than seven acres of land donated by the Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings Limited (SCJH). Residents of the area, mainly females, are cultivating okra, corn, tomato, lettuce...
Posted on 08/09/2020
Plants and animal products amnesty bins installed at international airports
Jamaica has now installed amnesty bins at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston and the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay and is airing a public service announcement reminding travellers to declare all plants, animals, and animal and...
Posted on 04/09/2020
JBDC to resume ‘Virtual Biz Zone’ today
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will resume its weekly online series, ‘JBDC Virtual Biz Zone’, for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with two sessions on Tuesday, September 1. These sessions will take place at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00...
Posted on 04/09/2020
Young entrepreneur launches ‘STEM’ Learning Tool
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are often seen as challenging subjects. However, Science Teacher and Founder of STEM Builders Learning Hub, Kavelle Hylton, has created an interactive virtual space where students and parents can have access to learning resources...
Posted on 04/09/2020
Strawberry farmers to benefit from $5-million allocation under Agriculture Ministry’s incentive programme
The island’s major strawberry farmers are to benefit from an allocation of $5 million to assist them in the growth and development of the crop for the 2020/21 season under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ Production Incentive...
Posted on 04/09/2020
Local businesses encouraged to use freelancers
Local businesses are being encouraged to increase their engagement with freelancers as a way to improve their output and to grow their business. Speaking on the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) weekly online series, ‘JBDC Virtual Biz Zone’, on September...
Posted on 04/09/2020
JBDC offers services to help grow MSMEs
As the Government’s business development agency that assists with the creation and growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) offers technical and other services that move a client from one concept all the...
