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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 01/03/2023
Gov’t Targeting Increased Local and Foreign Investments Over the Next Three Years
The Government will, over the next three years, facilitate local and foreign private investments under the National Investment Policy, with a view to enhancing clarity, certainty, and predictability, and boosting investor confidence. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the...
Posted on 28/02/2023
JMEA and Caribshopper partner to expend market access for MSMEs
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (centre) observes as Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Caribshopper, Kadion Preston (left) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood,...
Posted on 28/02/2023
Ground Broken For $2.5-Billion Housing Development in Kingston
FirstRock Real Estate Investments (FREI) will soon be bringing its $2.5-billion luxury residential development, Bonne Chance, to market. Located at 8A Brompton Road on the outskirts of New Kingston, the nine-storey, mid-level high-rise complex will feature 43 units, ranging from...
Posted on 24/02/2023
JIPO to Host Seminar on February 27
In celebration of Reggae Month, the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will host a seminar titled, ‘Sounds of Success: Intellectual Property and the Music Industry’, on February 27, starting at 1:00 p.m. The seminar will be held in the Vera...
Posted on 23/02/2023
Honey Bun Foundation helping SMEs bloom
THE Honey Bun Foundation recently closed out its first cohort of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in its advisory committee model, with participants reporting exponential growth. The Honey Bun Foundation's Advisory Committee, which provides teams of expert advisers to help...
Posted on 23/02/2023
Jamaica removed from EU non-cooperative tax list
JAMAICA has been removed from the European Union's (EU) list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes following amendments to the Special Economic Zones Act (SEZA). This was confirmed last Tuesday, with Barbados, North Macedonia and Uruguay also being removed from...
Posted on 21/02/2023
Investors Will Benefit from Partnerships with Local Businesses – JAMPRO
Investors looking to do business in Jamaica will benefit from various opportunities made available through financial support and partnerships with local businesses. President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, noted that financing is becoming a more frequent occurrence, not...
Posted on 21/02/2023
CLA cautions clients against seeking assistance from persons to complete applications to authority
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is urging current and potential clients to be cautious of persons claiming they can assist with application submission and other business processes of the Authority. O’Shane Williams, acting senior director of operation at CLA, said:...
Posted on 17/02/2023
MSMEs Encouraged to Access Productive Inputs Relief Scheme
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to take advantage of the Government’s Productive Inputs Relief (PIR) scheme, which facilitates duty-free importation of specific items intended for productive use. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and...
