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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 28/04/2023
JIPO Undertaking Activities to Facilitate the Use and Protection of Intellectual Property
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will be undertaking several activities during fiscal year 2023/24 to facilitate the use and protection of intellectual property locally. The initiatives include launching a technology innovation support centre as well as a women’s innovation...
Posted on 28/04/2023
Gov’t to Establish Export Academy
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, through the Trade Board Limited, will be establishing an export academy. This facility, work on which is expected to commence in July, is designed to provide free, online information and training for businesses,...
Posted on 28/04/2023
FAO set to fire up hot pepper market
The Government of Jamaica has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to boost the island’s international competitiveness in the hot pepper industry. The project, titled, ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along...
Posted on 27/04/2023
Indian Delegation meets with Minister Aubyn Hill
Indian High Commissioner, His Excellency Masakui Rungsung and a two-member delegation from the Indian Economic Trade Organisation (IETO) met with Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 as part of a...
Posted on 26/04/2023
Senate Passes NCRA Bill
The Senate has approved legislation to establish the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) as a statutory body to carry out the regulatory functions previously discharged by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ). In 2018, Cabinet gave approval for the...
Posted on 25/04/2023
Courtesy Call paid on Minister Aubyn Hill by WIPO
Kingston, Jamaica - Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill received a courtesy call by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on Tuesday (April 25). Among the topics discussed were the importance of IP rights...
Posted on 24/04/2023
JAMPRO Endorses ‘Ahead of the Curve’ Theme for Outsource2Jamaica Conference
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has endorsed the theme for the upcoming Outsource2Jamaica Conference and commended the organisers for selecting one reflecting current developments in the outsourcing industry. The conference, being organised by the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), is...
Posted on 24/04/2023
April 27 & 28 Are Buyers’ Days at Expo Jamaica
The first two days of Expo Jamaica 2023 have been reserved exclusively for buyers to transact business with exhibitors. Expo Jamaica will be held from April 27 to 30 at the National Indoor Sports Centre and the National Arena in...
Posted on 24/04/2023
Expo Jamaica to Help Re-Energise Exports
Expo Jamaica 2023 provides the opportunity for businesses to jump-start exports coming out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, says President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood. “We see this as an event to re-energise our manufacturers,...
