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Posted on 08/10/2026
MIIC LAUNCHES J$500 MILLION MSME GRANT RESTORATIONPROGRAMME; APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Kingston, Jamaica; October 6, 2026: The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, officially launched the J$500 million MSME Grant Restoration Programme on Tuesday, October 6, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, marking another significant step in the Government’s recovery and re...
Posted on 08/10/2026
Restoration Grant Programme launched to assist MSMEs affected by Hurricane Melissa
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Restoration Grant Programme at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 6. Photo – JIS The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MII...
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 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 03/10/2022
House of Representatives Opens Debate on Special Economic Zone Amendment Act
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (September 27), opened the debate on the Special Economic Zone Amendment Act. The legislation seeks to ensure conformity with international standards of tax transparency and improve the efficiency of the regime’s administration. Minister of...
Posted on 03/10/2022
Book on Development of Bureau of Standards Jamaica Launched
A book that chronicles the development of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) from its formative years into what has become one of the Caribbean’s foremost authorities on standardisation was launched on Thursday (September 29). Entitled ‘The Development of the...
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...
