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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 08/05/2023
13 Microcredit Institutions Licensed
Thirteen microcredit institutions that provide financing to individuals and micro, small and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) have been licensed since the implementation of the Microcredit Act, 2021. “We have over 100 microcredit institutions that have applied to be licensed, and that’s...
Posted on 08/05/2023
Senate Approves Bill to Validate Activities of Consumer Protection Tribunal
The Consumer Protection (Validation and Indemnity of Tribunal) Act, 2023, which seeks to validate and confirm the activities of the Consumer Protection Tribunal for a period of one year, was passed in the Senate on Friday (May 5). It also...
Posted on 02/05/2023
COJ Announces Plans for Fiscal Year 2023/24
The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is looking to enhance its products and services during fiscal year 2023/24, to boost customer satisfaction. Details of this undertaking were shared by the entity’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Acting), Heather Sutherland, who participated...
Posted on 02/05/2023
Jamaica Ripe for Investment – MAHFOOD
President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood, says the Jamaican economy is ripe for business and is urging investors to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Expo...
Posted on 02/05/2023
Expo Jamaica 2023 Aligns with Ministry’s Business Focus – Senator Hill
The staging of Expo Jamaica 2023 is in keeping with the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, aimed at boosting exports and attracting more business to the country, says portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. ...
Posted on 02/05/2023
Jampro targets blue economy for growth
he Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) said it will be going after newer industries such as the blue economy as it pushes to drive diversification and bring greater value-added for the country. According to the European Commission, the blue economy involves "all...
Posted on 02/05/2023
‘This a true partnership’ JMEA welcomes Gov’t sponsorship of Expo Jamaica 2023
PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood and Aswad Morgan, chairman of the organising committee of Expo Jamaica 2023, on Thursday evening both welcomed the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ)sponsorship of the "largest trading show in the...
Posted on 02/05/2023
Jamaica must export a lot more
In the 61 years between 1960 and 2021 Jamaica produced a positive trade balance in only one of those years. That was a very long time ago in 1966. Over that 61-year period, our trade balance has become progressively worse,...
Posted on 29/04/2023
Jampro packages opportunities to woo investors
hrough a number of pre-packaged investment opportunities, chief State marketing company Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) is looking to lure new investors as it pushes to maximise growth for the country. According to Gabriel Heron, vice-president for marketing and opportunity packaging...
