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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 04/09/2024
130 MSMEs Benefit from Procurement Readiness Training
A total of 130 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) recently benefited from training to bolster their capacity to compete for public-sector contracts. The four-part Public Procurement Readiness Project workshops were organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce,...
Posted on 04/09/2024
Jamaica Accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty
Jamaica marked a momentous occasion on Wednesday, August 28, when the nation officially acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty. The Treaty, which was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2013, is a pivotal international agreement designed to facilitate...
Posted on 04/09/2024
Private Sector Invited to Seize Growth Opportunities in Jamaica
Private-sector stakeholders are being encouraged to seize growth opportunities in Jamaica. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call while addressing the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Partners’ Circle Meeting at the entity’s...
Posted on 04/09/2024
JBDC Hosts Four-Day Workshop on Jewellery-Making Techniques
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will host a four-day workshop titled ‘The Perfect Finish: Metal Meets Wood’, at its Incubator & Resource Centre every Saturday in October. Each session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering participants...
Posted on 04/09/2024
Copyright Act Amended to Facilitate Individuals Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Jamaica has taken a significant step towards inclusivity with the recent amendment to the Copyright Act, prior to the country’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty on August 28, 2024. The treaty, designed to facilitate access to published works for individuals...
Posted on 04/09/2024
Consumers Urged to Use CAC’s Price Enquiry Tool for Textbook Purchases
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging persons to use its price enquiry tool as a resource to obtain valuable information to assist in textbook purchases, in their back-to-school preparation. Persons can access the price enquiry tool on the Commission’s...
Posted on 08/08/2024
COJ Sets Up Help Desk to Assist Customers with Their Applications
The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) has established a Rejection Help Desk to assist customers facing issues with their applications. Designed to reduce the number of documents that are rejected due to inaccuracies and incompetencies, this initiative is one of...
Posted on 08/08/2024
COJ Expanding Online Service Offerings
The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) says that by the end of the current financial year, its customers will witness an even broader array of online service offerings. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Manager for...
Posted on 08/08/2024
Global Services Sector Continues to Drive Employment Growth
The Global Services Sector (GSS) continues to be a major employment driver with a 61.5 per cent increase in the number of jobs created over an eight-year period. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said...
