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Posted on 13/05/2025
Persons Urged to Only Use Services of Labs That Are Certified
Persons seeking to engage the services of laboratories are urged to ensure that only entities that display their certificates get their business. Making the call, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said when members of...

Posted on 13/05/2025
Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago Looking to Increase Trade and Investment
A delegation from Trinidad and Tobago is in the island as part of a business mission aimed at increasing trade and investment between the countries. The four-day Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Trade Mission got under way on Monday...

Posted on 13/05/2025
Minister Aubyn Hill Champions Jamaica’s Economic Strength and Export Strategy at New York Investment & Housing Forum
NEW YORK, USA – May 9, 2025: Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, delivered the keynote address at the Investing in Jamaica and Housing Forum hosted at Resorts World, New York City, on Thursday, May 8,...

Posted on 07/05/2025
Jamaica’s Premier Beauty Expo Returns June 27-29 at National Arena
The Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) 2025 is set for June 27 to 29 at the National Arena in Kingston. Now in its sixth staging, this year’s event will feature more than 100 exhibitors, showcasing an expanded array of local...

Posted on 07/05/2025
Jamaica Can Lead Charge in Unlocking Caribbean Investments – Minister Hill
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is perfectly positioned to lead the charge in making the Caribbean the centre for investment and growth. He noted that the country’s proximity to the major markets,...

Posted on 07/05/2025
Jamaica Leads the Caribbean in Radiation Safety
With a solid framework, deep technical expertise and forward-thinking vision, Jamaica has established itself as the regional leader in radiation safety and security. The country is leading the way for Caribbean nations and earning international acclaim for its efforts in...

Posted on 07/05/2025
Project to Increase Export Earnings from Hot Pepper
Increased export earnings from hot pepper are among the projected outcomes from the soon-to-be concluded ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project. The project aims to support increased compliance to...

Posted on 07/05/2025
Jamaica Moving to Protect Local Plant Innovations with New Legislation
Jamaica is working towards introducing legislation to protect new plant varieties developed by local breeders, enabling them to benefit from and safeguard their innovations. This is in keeping with the broader strategy to modernise the country’s intellectual property (IP) framework...

Posted on 07/05/2025
Local Tech Firms Get Export-Readiness Support
Fourteen local tech firms are among entities benefiting from export-readiness support under Cohort IV of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max programme. These firms, which are involved in software development, e-commerce, digital marketing, among other areas, are being positioned...