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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 14/09/2023
FAIR TRADING COMMISSION CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
Kingston, Jamaica, 13 September 2023 – The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) will be hosting a Commissioners and Staff Luncheon and Long-Service Awards ceremony on Thursday, September 14 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, under the theme ‘Three decades of promoting competitive...
Posted on 11/09/2023
Government to review trade deals as it explore new export opportunities
Government, in its push to sell more local products to the international market, says its strategy isn't to settle with any one approach but to engage a myriad of strategies as it seeks to drive exports and to settle perennial trade...
Posted on 11/09/2023
AI Can Be Seen as an Opportunity – Film Commissioner
Local filmmakers and creatives are being encouraged to capitalise on the opportunities that exist from Artificial Intelligence (AI) while educating themselves about the associated threats. Speaking with JIS News, newly appointed Film Commissioner at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jackie...
Posted on 11/09/2023
Industry Ministry Removing Barriers to Push Exports
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is seeking to remove barriers to get small businesses to increase exports. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said the Ministry has several programmes designed to assist small business operators to export...
Posted on 11/09/2023
Businesses Urged to Sign Up for New York, London Trade Missions
Businesses interested in participating in two upcoming overseas missions being organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce are encouraged to complete and submit the relevant application forms by Monday, August 21. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill,...
Posted on 07/09/2023
Export readiness: Proactive measures for small businesses in global markets
VENTURING into international markets can be a formidable task for small businesses. To do so they often need help finding distribution channels, gaining access to trade shows and expos, making contact with buyers, and acquiring the technical knowledge to transform...
Posted on 07/09/2023
Registration of a business in Jamaica
Is it easy to do business in Jamaica? That is a question that has been on the mind of corporate investors, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the World Bank, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF),...
Posted on 07/09/2023
NCBJ Presents ISO Certificate to Carib Brewery
The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) has certified the St. Kitts and Nevis-based CARIB Brewery Limited for food safety management systems. This has been done in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000:2018 standard. This standard defines...
Posted on 07/09/2023
Annual returns going online: Companies Office platform expected to reduce rejections
In 2024, the Companies Office of Jamaica, COJ, will be upgrading its online portal to incorporate the filing of annual returns along with the supporting documents. Presently, the returns have to be filed in person at the Companies Office of...
