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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 27/02/2024
Agro Processors, Food Manufacturers Urged To Tap Into Export Market
In this 2018 photo, Samantha Forrester is seen at a display with local agro-processed products in St James. Local agro processors and food and beverage manufacturers are being encouraged to explore the many prospects for exporting Jamaican food products. “We...
Posted on 23/02/2024
HSRA Urges Regulatory Compliance by Facilities Utilising Ionising Radiation Resources
The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) is urging facilities utilising equipment and material that emit ionising radiation to obtain the requisite authorisation. This call comes from Director General, Dr. Cliff Riley, who discloses that of the total number of Jamaican...
Posted on 23/02/2024
Aubyn Hill commits to fixing issues impacting growth of MSMEs
In furthering its support for the development of a flourishing micro, small and medium-size enterprise (MSME) sector, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) staged both the consultations for the new National MSME Entrepreneurship Policy and Micro Business Pitch...
Posted on 23/02/2024
Senator Aubyn Hill | Getting Behind MSMEs & Entrepreneurship
Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill spoke fulsomely on the importance of MSMEs to the Jamaican economy at the launch of the National MSME & Entrepreneurship Policy Consultation and Micro Business Pitch Competition held at the AC...
Posted on 22/02/2024
Develop research-driven products for max profits – JBDC
WITH EASE of access to information on potential markets and industries brought about by rapid development in technology, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is urging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to develop well-researched products for maximum profits. Underscoring...
Posted on 22/02/2024
Expansion of Jamaica Business Gateway Continues
Further expansion of the Jamaica Business Gateway continues with the addition of 29 processes targeted for the end of June 2024. The disclosure was made by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech...
Posted on 22/02/2024
MSME & Entrepreneurship Policy Consultation on February 20
Members of the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector are being invited to participate in the ‘National MSME & Entrepreneurship Policy Consultation’ at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on February 20. To be hosted by the Ministry...
Posted on 22/02/2024
HSRA Ensuring Compliance with Ionising Radiation Safety Standards Materials
The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) is closely monitoring facilities that utilise ionising radiation materials in their operations, to ensure the highest standard of safety and regulatory compliance. Addressing a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (February 7), Director General of...
Posted on 21/02/2024
Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy: MIIC Hosts Successful National Entrepreneurship Policy Consultation and Micro Business Pitch Competition
Kingston, Jamaica – The Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce (MIIC) hosted the National Entrepreneurship Policy Consultation Workshop and Micro Business Pitch Competition yesterday, attracting over 140 attendees. The event, which took place at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston,...
