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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 12/11/2021
Jampro to host virtual investment confab
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) will introduce local and international investors to a plethora of business opportunities in the country when it hosts the Explore: Do Business Jamaica Virtual Investment Conference on November 17–18, 2021. During the two-day event, the export...
Posted on 12/11/2021
Shaw reinforces support to MSME sector
In acknowledging the link between the growth of the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sector and the country's economic recovery, Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce Audley Shaw says the Government remains committed in facilitating the development of a robust...
Posted on 12/11/2021
Exciting Activities For Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has organised a host of events to commemorate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which is being observed November 8 to12. The events include a Business Dialogue Forum on Monday (November 8) at 1:00 p.m.; JBDC...
Posted on 12/11/2021
Digital Currency Promises New Opportunities For MSMEs
Local entrepreneurs are heralding the opportunities that now exist for Jamaicans due to digital transition. The stance was made at the recently concluded Wealth Summit on Digital Financial Inclusion hosted by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. All...
Posted on 12/11/2021
Six Local Companies Receive Certification
The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), an arm of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, on Wednesday, November 10, handed over certificates to six local companies that are now-certified to international and national standards. Three companies received the...
Posted on 10/11/2021
State Minister Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn tours Jamaica Customs Agency
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, during a meeting and tour of the Jamaica Customs Agency – ASYCUDA and JSWIFT platforms, Newport East, Kingston, on Monday, November 9, 2021. Others (from...
Posted on 10/11/2021
Minister Dunn tours the Jamaica Customs Agency – ASYCUDA and JSWIFT Platforms
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn (3rd left), along with (from left) Trade Administrator & CEO, Trade Board Limited, Dr. Hugh Blake; CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Velma Ricketts Walker; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett-Templer, Chief...
Posted on 10/11/2021
Capitalise on Global Growth Trends – Minister Dunn
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, is urging entrepreneurs to take advantage of economic growth trends occasioned by the pandemic to drive their businesses. Addressing micro and small business enterprise...
