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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), shares a photo opportunity with the Republic of India's Minister of External Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (centre), during Monday's (May 4) Ministerial Luncheon, held at AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston in honour of the visiting official. They are joined by (from left) Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi; State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright; and Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer.

Posted on 06/05/2026

Jamaica and India Celebrate Enduring Bilateral Partnership

The longstanding diplomatic partnership between Jamaica and the Republic of India was highlighted on Monday (May 4) during a Ministerial Luncheon hosted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The luncheon was hosted in honour of the official visit by India’s Minister of External Affairs...

Jamaica’s Minister of industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill (left) greets India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ahead of Monday’s ministerial luncheon held at AC Hotel Kingston in New Kingston. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)

Posted on 05/05/2026

New trade order? Indian minister pushes Jamaica to seize fresh economic opportunities amid growing global instability

Jamaica’s Minister of industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill (left) greets India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ahead of Monday’s ministerial luncheon held at AC Hotel Kingston in New Kingston. (Photo: Joseph Wellington) Declaring that modern commerce can no longer be separated from global politic...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre) in discussion with Interim Chief Executive Officer, National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB), Sheree Martin (right) and Executive Vice President, Retail Banking Division, National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited, Perrin Gayle during the NCB SME Growth Fund II luncheon at the AC Marriot Hotel in New Kingston on April 16.

Posted on 18/04/2026

NCB Launches $2 Billion SME Growth Fund Facility

National Commercial Bank Limited (NCB) has launched a $2 billion facility designed to provide access to financing to small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The NCB SME Growth Fund II is open to both new and existing NCB customers across Jamaica’s key growth sectors. Lauding the initiative during a luncheon at the AC Marr...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (fourth right) is joined by members of the South St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce during the entity's luncheon meeting on Saturday (August 15) at Rooftop Chillinz Restaurant in Old Harbour.

Posted on 16/08/2026

Businesses Encouraged to Take Advantage of Government Programmes – Jamaica Information Service

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (fourth right) is joined by members of the South St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce during the entity's luncheon meeting on Saturday (August 15) at Rooftop Chillinz Restaurant in Old...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (second right), interacts with Lucea Primary School student, Elsworth Marriott (centre), and Sheffield Primary School student, Kacy Spence, during the launch of the 'Beyond the Backpack' initiative on Tuesday (August 11), at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, in St. Andrew. Also pictured are Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Humanity Network Inc., Dr. Laxley Stephenson (left), and visual artist Romaine McNeil.

Posted on 13/08/2026

‘Beyond the Backpack’ Initiative to Support Gov’t’s Universal Education Goals

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (second right), interacts with Lucea Primary School student, Elsworth Marriott (centre), and Sheffield Primary School student, Kacy Spence, during the launch of the 'Beyond the Backpack' initiative...

Denton Douglas is pleasantly surprised by the support he has received from the Jamaican Government and private entities as he moves to set up Monarch Yachts locally. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)

Posted on 12/08/2026

All aboard! Investor pleasantly surprised by support from Jamaica as he seeks to establish US$25-m boatyard locally

Denton Douglas is pleasantly surprised by the support he has received from the Jamaican Government and private entities as he moves to set up Monarch Yachts locally. (Photo: Karl Mclarty) After spending the last 20 years building luxury yachts and...

Posted on 12/08/2026

Minister Seiveright champions investment in Jamaica’s children

Delano Seiveright Kingston, Jamaica—Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) Delano Seiveright has reiterated the importance of investing in Jamaica’s children as a foundation for building a stronger and more prosperous nation. Minister Seiveright delivered...

Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright shares a moment with Jamaican-born American entrepreneur, music executive and philanthropist Cleopatra Bernard during a courtesy call at the ministry on Friday, August 7.

Posted on 11/08/2026

Seiveright urges Jamaican investors to think beyond apartments

Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright shares a moment with Jamaican-born American entrepreneur, music executive and philanthropist Cleopatra Bernard during a courtesy call at the ministry on Friday, August 7. Minister of state...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), and the Republic of South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Alvin Botes, engage in conversation with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, Kathryn Silvera, during a High-Level Ministerial Luncheon at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday (August 5). Mr. Botes is on an Official Visit to Jamaica from August 4 to 8

Posted on 10/08/2026

JMEA President Optimistic South African Deputy Minister’s Visit Will Boost Trade Ties

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), and the Republic of South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Alvin Botes, engage in conversation with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, Kathryn...

Posted on 06/08/2026

CLA bullish on future of medicinal ganja industry

(From left) Chairperson of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) Dr Nadeen Spence, state minister in the Ministry of Industry Delano Seivwright, chief executive officer of the CLA Farrah Blake, and president of the Ganja Growers and Producers Association Maurice Ellis...

Posted on 06/08/2026

Minister Hill Proposes Special Group to Advance Jamaica-South Africa Trade and Investment

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has proposed the creation of a Jamaica-South Africa Investment Delivery Group to help drive and strengthen trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. “South Africa’s outward direct investment...

Chairman of Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL), Jeffrey Hall (right), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, on his arrival at the company’s headquarters on Monday (August 3). Looking on (from second left) are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; and Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) Chairman, Alok Jain, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley.

Posted on 04/08/2026

Jamaica, Ghana Exploring Stronger Trade and Investment Ties

Chairman of Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL), Jeffrey Hall (right), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, on his arrival at the company’s headquarters on Monday (August 3). Looking on (from second left) are Minister of...

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