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Posted on 06/05/2026
Jamaica and India Celebrate Enduring Bilateral Partnership
The longstanding diplomatic partnership between Jamaica and the Republic of India was highlighted on Monday (May 4) during a Ministerial Luncheon hosted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The luncheon was hosted in honour of the official visit by India’s Minister of External Affairs...
Posted on 05/05/2026
New trade order? Indian minister pushes Jamaica to seize fresh economic opportunities amid growing global instability
Jamaica’s Minister of industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill (left) greets India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ahead of Monday’s ministerial luncheon held at AC Hotel Kingston in New Kingston. (Photo: Joseph Wellington) Declaring that modern commerce can no longer be separated from global politic...
Posted on 18/04/2026
NCB Launches $2 Billion SME Growth Fund Facility
National Commercial Bank Limited (NCB) has launched a $2 billion facility designed to provide access to financing to small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The NCB SME Growth Fund II is open to both new and existing NCB customers across Jamaica’s key growth sectors. Lauding the initiative during a luncheon at the AC Marr...
Posted on 31/03/2026
Workers in Global Digital Services Sector Encouraged to Utilise Help Provided by Labour Ministry
Workers in the Global Digital Services Sector are being encouraged to utilise the services of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to safeguard their rights and to access avenues for redress when needed. Minister of State in the Ministry...
Posted on 31/03/2026
Gov’t going all-out for manufacturing sector, says Seiveright
TATE minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright has declared the Government’s commitment to the local manufacturing sector, particularly at this time when it is being buffeted by increasing oil prices and other challenges. Speaking at...
Posted on 30/03/2026
Young People Urged to Adopt Disciplined Financial Habits
Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, has called on young Jamaicans to adopt disciplined financial practices and actively engage with the formal banking system to secure their financial future. Addressing a financial readiness seminar at...
Posted on 30/03/2026
Ministries joining forces to help small businesses net more gov’t contracts
When you see myself and Finance Minister Fayval Williams in the same room, you know something big is going to happen,” said Minister of Industry, Investment, and Commerce (MIIC) Aubyn Hill, addressing small business owners at a procurement training event...
Posted on 26/03/2026
Companies Office moves core business filings online
Effective April 1, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will begin transitioning nine core compliance filings to an online-only format, ending in-person processing for these services as part of its ongoing digitisation drive. In addition, customers completing business name renewals...
Posted on 24/03/2026
Growth & Jobs | ‘Technology is not optional, it’s a must’ | News | Jamaica Gleaner
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to move beyond basic use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and begin integrating automation into their core business operations, as part of efforts to improve efficiency,...
Posted on 22/03/2026
JBDC pushes AI automation for improved MSME efficiency and competitiveness
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to move beyond basic use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and begin integrating automation into their core business operations, as part of efforts to improve efficiency,...
Posted on 20/03/2026
JBDC tapped to help St Lucia replicate MSME development model
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has been called on by St Lucia to support the creation of a more structured and effective framework for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in that country. Following a recent four-day study tour...
Posted on 19/03/2026
JAMPRO Extends Export Max IV Programme To December 2026
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has extended the Export Max IV programme to December 2026. Originally scheduled to conclude in July, the extension was granted to provide additional support to companies impacted by Hurricane Melissa. JAMPRO’s Vice President of Exports, Sonja...
