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Posted on 10/03/2026
Growth & Jobs | JBDC launches ‘Biz Wiz’ online platform to boost entrepreneurship
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), officially launched its online learning platform, designed to transform businesses through entrepreneurship education. Dubbed ‘JBDC Biz Wiz’, the platform is designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. It offers a suite of courses tailored to...
Posted on 30/01/2026
Minister Hill Urges Consortiums for JSE Listings
Companies seeking to list on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) are being urged to form consortiums as a strategy to access capital for growth. The call came from Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, during his address at the JSE’s 21st Regional Investment and Capital Markets Conference, h...
Posted on 29/01/2026
Minister Aubyn Hill Highlights Caribbean Investment Opportunities At Caf International Economic Forum 2026 In Panama
Panama City, Panama; January 29, 2026 – Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister ofIndustry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, on the opening day of the Forum, emphasized the Caribbean’s growing attractiveness as a destination for sustainable investment while speaking on a high-level panel at the ...
Posted on 17/03/2022
Ministerial Meeting re Upcoming World Free Zone Conference
The Ministerial Oversight Coordinating Group for the staging of the World Free Zone Organization conference planned for June 13-17, 2022 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre, held a meeting at Jamaica House with JSEZA staff joining from the WFZO h/o...
Posted on 16/03/2022
$50m to Support Community Enterprises
Approximately 200 micro and small enterprises in eight marginalised communities are set to benefit from grant support totalling $50 million. This, under the Government’s Integrated Community Development Project Phase 2 (ICDP II) being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund...
Posted on 16/03/2022
BSJ Revises Standards For Building Blocks And Ready-Mixed Concrete
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has revised two Standards that stipulate specifications for building blocks and ready-mixed concrete, two key construction components. The JS 25 2011 Jamaican Standard Specification for hollow concrete blocks and the JS 133 2015 Jamaican...
Posted on 16/03/2022
Protection For Consumers
The Government has taken several steps to protect and educate consumers, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. Among the initiatives is a National Consumer Policy, coordinated by the Consumer...
Posted on 11/03/2022
CAC to Host Town Hall on Digital Financing
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is inviting the public to participate in a virtual town hall on digital financing on Tuesday, March 15 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event, which is being held in observance of World Consumer Rights Day,...
Posted on 10/03/2022
Land Ownership An Untapped Area for Economic Growth – Senator Hill
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has said that land ownership is an untapped area for economic growth and development, and requires urgent attention. The Minister, who was speaking at a recent titling ceremony...
Posted on 10/03/2022
JBDC Stages Women Empowerment Series
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is inviting persons to register for its free virtual women empowerment series, which is being held under the theme ‘Advancing Women, Advancing Business’. The series begins on International Women’s Day, March 8, and will...
Posted on 03/03/2022
JBDC Establishing Essential Oil Incubator
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is establishing an essential oils incubator that will provide manufacturing capacity for clients as well as further position the country to tap into the lucrative global industry. The development forms part of a project...
Posted on 03/03/2022
35 Receive Titles Under Land Ownership Programme
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has said that land ownership is an untapped area for economic growth and development, and requires urgent attention. The Minister, who was speaking at a recent titling ceremony...
