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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 07/06/2023
DBJ and JBDC launches new year-long pilot grant programme to provide capacity building support to MSMEs
The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), in collaboration with the Jamaica Business and Development Corporation (JBDC), have launched a new year-long pilot capacity development programme to support local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Known as the Growth and Expansion...
Posted on 07/06/2023
Minister Hill Welcomes New Sagility BPO Facility in Angels, St. Catherine
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, welcomes the opening of a new Sagility Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) facility in Angels, St. Catherine. Delivering the keynote address at the official opening ceremony on Tuesday (June 6,...
Posted on 06/06/2023
Minister Hill Attends Krispy Kreme Prelaunch
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), listens to remarks by Group Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Associates Limited (RAL), Lisa Lake, during the prelaunch of Krispy Kreme on Waterloo Road in St. Andrew on...
Posted on 06/06/2023
Jewellery Makers Invited to Participate in Workshop
Beginner, intermediate and advanced jewellery makers are being invited to participate in the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Chasing & Repousse’ workshop, which will take place on June 20, 22, 26 and 27. The four-day event will be held at...
Posted on 02/06/2023
Government of Jamaica and Georgia Aquarium Sign Blue Economy MoU
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Georgia Aquarium, as Jamaica explores opportunities in the blue economy towards national development. The MoU was signed at a reception hosted...
Posted on 02/06/2023
MSMEs to Benefit from Business Roadshow
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to undertake a national initiative to strengthen the capacity of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) across the country. Dubbed ‘The MSME Business Roadshow’, the...
Posted on 02/06/2023
Gov’t Looking to Further Expand Jamaica’s BPO Sector
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is looking to further expand the local business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said the sector remains a vital asset to Jamaica’s labour force. “It is a...
Posted on 02/06/2023
Capacity-Building Support Now Available for MSMEs Under GEMINI Programme
Capacity-building support that will bolster the prospects of success for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is now available through the Growth and Expansion of MSMEs through Innovation and Capacity-building (GEMINI) Grant pilot programme. The initiative is being implemented by...
Posted on 02/06/2023
Showcase of Talents at Worldskills National Competition
The National Area in Kingston is abuzz with activity as young people from across the island showcase their innovation and creativity in various skills areas at the eighth staging of the WorldSkills National & Junior Skills Competition. The four-day event,...
