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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 03/10/2022
NCRA Appeals to Block Makers to Maintain Standards
The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is making a special appeal to block makers to ensure that standards are maintained when making their products. Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, NCRA, Dr. Wendell Richards, said that checks carried out...
Posted on 03/10/2022
Minister Hill Leads Jamaican Mission to Guyana – Aims for Enhanced Collaboration for Growth
A large Jamaican delegation of public and private sector entities will embark on a mission to Georgetown, Guyana, scheduled for October 2nd – 7 th 2022. The mission will be led by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry,...
Posted on 03/10/2022
Special Economic Zones Act Amendments to Ensure International Obligations Compliance
SENATOR Aubyn Hill said changes made in the Senate on Friday to the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act are to ensure compliance with international obligations. The proposed amendments to the SEZ Act include not allowing entities that carry out intellectual...
Posted on 30/09/2022
Digital Transformation Key to Improve Ease of Doing Business – Dr. Dunn
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is placing greater emphasis on digital transformation as a key tool to improve the ease of doing business as the country solidifies its position as the logistics destination of choice. Minister of...
Posted on 30/09/2022
Consumers Should Make CAC First Point of Contact – NCRA Official
Consumers who find themselves with substandard products are being reminded to make the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) their first point of contact for redress, prior to going to the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA). Speaking at a Jamaica Information...
Posted on 30/09/2022
Global Services Apprenticeship Graduates Encouraged to be People-Focused
The first cohort of 114 persons graduating from the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, has been encouraged to cultivate a culture of positive engagement with the individuals with whom they will work. This was the charge from HEART/NSTA Trust...
Posted on 29/09/2022
Minister Hill at the 2022 Scotiabank Vision Achiever Ceremony
The Business Social today highlights scenes from the recently held Scotiabank Vision Achiever, a 17-week, seven-module programme, led by ActionCOACH Marcia Woon Choy. The programme, designed to impart core competencies required for running a profitable business, includes training in sales,...
Posted on 29/09/2022
Jamaica First in Region to Significantly Advance Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy
Jamaica is the first country in the region to make significant progress in the development of a National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy and Implementation Plan. Spearheaded by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), the Policy seeks to ensure that consumers...
Posted on 29/09/2022
Top SMEs in Scotiabank Vision Achiever Programme Rewarded
Top performers in the 2022 Scotiabank Vision Achiever Programme, Kiddist Cowans of Jesse’s Gifts and Decor; Nastasia Morrison of HomeMaid; and Rushane Somas of Somas Furnishings, have been rewarded. The entrepreneurs each received a $250,000 grant from the Development Bank...
