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Posted on 10/03/2026
Growth & Jobs | JBDC launches ‘Biz Wiz’ online platform to boost entrepreneurship
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), officially launched its online learning platform, designed to transform businesses through entrepreneurship education. Dubbed ‘JBDC Biz Wiz’, the platform is designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. It offers a suite of courses tailored to...
Posted on 30/01/2026
Minister Hill Urges Consortiums for JSE Listings
Companies seeking to list on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) are being urged to form consortiums as a strategy to access capital for growth. The call came from Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, during his address at the JSE’s 21st Regional Investment and Capital Markets Conference, h...
Posted on 29/01/2026
Minister Aubyn Hill Highlights Caribbean Investment Opportunities At Caf International Economic Forum 2026 In Panama
Panama City, Panama; January 29, 2026 – Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister ofIndustry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, on the opening day of the Forum, emphasized the Caribbean’s growing attractiveness as a destination for sustainable investment while speaking on a high-level panel at the ...
Posted on 06/12/2024
Exporters Empowered to Seize Opportunities in Global Markets
Scores of local entrepreneurs, exporters and persons looking to enter the export market gained valuable insights and tools to expand or seize business opportunities, at a two-day Export Information Workshop hosted by The Trade Board Limited (TBL). Held in conjunction...
Posted on 06/12/2024
More Local Labs Urged to Get Certified to Int’l Standard
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for more local laboratories to get certified to international standard. He noted that certification by JANAAC Global Accreditation, the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) or the National...
Posted on 06/12/2024
Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the need for a change in perception about workplace productivity. He said that productivity is not just about tasks completed within the confines of an office, noting...
Posted on 06/12/2024
JAMPRO Hosts Investment Forum
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently hosted its Local Direct Investment Forum, under the theme: ‘Jamaica Business Gateway: Unlocking Economic Potential Through Digital Transformation’. Held in the Business Auditorium at its Head Office at 18 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston, the...
Posted on 05/12/2024
Minister Hill Encourages Jamaican Men to Build Strong Families
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging men to continue improving their involvement with their families. Speaking during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat with selected young male Micro Small and Medium Sized-Enterprise...
Posted on 05/12/2024
Trade Board Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS). The certification was formally presented at a recent handover ceremony hosted by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) at the...
Posted on 18/11/2024
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Launches Week of Activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week
Kingston, Jamaica – November 16, 2024 – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), in collaboration with its agencies, will host a series of events to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), November 17-22. The week’s activities aim to drive...
Posted on 29/10/2024
Senate Approves Motion to Formulate Elderly Care and Protection Act
The Senate, on Friday (October 25), approved a motion to formulate the Elderly Care and Protection Act, to safeguard Jamaica’s senior citizens. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, advised that during the next sitting of...
Posted on 29/10/2024
JPI Expands Operations to Satisfy Local Demand
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has welcomed expansion of the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) operations in Jamaica, with its new 130,000-sq. ft. complex located at 693 Spanish Town Road. It is the latest acquisition by...
