Posted on 18/05/2023

JAMPRO Launches Online Portal for Companies to Do Business with Government

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has launched a new online portal to provide companies with the information and resources needed to interact and do business with government. The ‘Jamaica Business Gateway’ platform will enable members of the public and private sector...

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,...