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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 25/04/2024
MSMES Being Positioned for Regional and International Success
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to get prepared as the Government positions the sector to be competitive globally. The push aligns with Jamaica’s broader economic agenda, which...
Posted on 25/04/2024
JIPO to Stage Several Activities for IP Week
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) has announced Intellectual Property (IP) Week celebrations, which will be staged from Sunday, April 21 to April 28. Intellectual Property Week, an annual event in Jamaica, coincides with World Intellectual Property Day, celebrated globally...
Posted on 25/04/2024
Applications Open for Christmas in July Trade Show
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is now accepting applications for this year’s staging of its ‘Christmas in July’ trade show. The event provides an opportunity for local producers of gifts and souvenir items to promote their products to alternative market...
Posted on 23/04/2024
Women in Entrepreneurship Support Project Closing Out Ceremony
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (eighth left); High Commissioner for Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (seventh right); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (third right), share a photo opportunity...
Posted on 12/04/2024
New Irradiator to Strengthen Agricultural Output
The new gamma irradiation machine to be installed at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) is expected to strengthen agricultural output, particularly for coconuts. Director General of the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, said...
Posted on 12/04/2024
JBDC Small Business Expo Returns on May 30
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Small Business Expo and Conference returns with the 13th staging on May 30, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grand flagship business and networking event is slated for The Jamaica Pegasus...
Posted on 12/04/2024
JBDC/FCJ partnership a ‘win’ for MSMEs — Davis
Arecent partnership forged with the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) to create additional operating spaces for micro, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) has been widely embraced by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) as a ‘win’ for its members. The...
Posted on 12/04/2024
JBDC CEO Urges Strategic Partnerships to Support MSMEs
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, has highlighted the need for the strengthening of partnerships to foster the growth and success of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Such collaboration involves government, corporations and...
Posted on 11/04/2024
Homeowners, Developers Urged to Invest in Renewable Energy
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging homeowners and developers to invest in renewable energy solutions. “I really believe renewable water and renewable energy – solar, maybe wind in some places – must be...
