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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 15/02/2024
Aubyn Hill Prods Bankers to Find, Invest in Local Businesses – Our Today
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator Aubyn Hill, has stressed the importance of the banking sector investing in local enterprises that strengthen the economy. Speaking at the media launch for the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce Industry EXPO on January...
Posted on 15/02/2024
Hill says ‘banks must go find productive people
Minister of Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill is encouraging banks to support small business operators who are seeking to grow and expand their businesses. The minister recently issued the challenge during the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s...
Posted on 15/02/2024
Trade Board reinstates Japanese auto inspector
Dr Hugh Blake, trade administrator and CEO at the Trade Board Limited (TBL), says a new contract with Auto Terminal Japan (ATJ) commenced on February 1, 2024, and will run for five years, ending on January 29, 2029. The Trade...
Posted on 15/02/2024
JAMPRO Redesigning ‘Export Max’ Programme
Exporters and export-ready firms are being encouraged to take advantage of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Enterprise Developmental Export Growth (EXPORT MAX) programme, which is being redesigned to provide more targeted assistance. Speaking at a recent ‘Exporter Information Session’ at...
Posted on 15/02/2024
Jamaica to build offshore database
JAMAICA PLANS to develop an offshore company registry as its next step in the process to attract a portion of the funds that flow to International Financial Service Centres (IFSC) like the Cayman Islands, Switzerland, and others. “The Companies Office...
Posted on 15/02/2024
GoJ building better business environment with new reforms
The Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has launched its ‘Building Better Business, Together’ communications campaign to increase public awareness of numerous reforms that have been implemented to improve the experience of doing business in Jamaica. The business reforms agenda, a result...
Posted on 07/02/2024
Project STAR Listed on Jamaica Social Stock Exchange
Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) is now listed on the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE). The JSSE provides a platform to assist social-sector organisations to attract long-term funding to make their projects sustainable. Project STAR is a social and...
Posted on 07/02/2024
Big Businesses Urged to Support MSME Sector
Large Jamaican companies are being implored to do all they can to support local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, in making the call, said that the MSME sector...
Posted on 05/02/2024
PRESS RELEASE: Jamaica Secures CARICOM Approval for CET Suspension on Imports of Lithium-ion Batteries to Sustain Renewable Energy Growth
Kingston, Jamaica – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is pleased to announce that the CARICOM Secretariat has authorised the suspension of the Common External Tariff (CET) in respect of the importation of lithium-ion batteries into Jamaica. This...
