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Posted on 14/03/2025
Jamaica Ripe for Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Bu...
Posted on 14/03/2025
Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth
AUBYN Hill, the minister of industry, investment, and commerce, has made a sweeping call to private sector stakeholders to aid in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Beryl with an eye for more resilient structures. The minister, a St Elizabeth native, invited members of Lydford Mining Company and Jamaica Institution ...
Posted on 26/11/2020
Tour of Adam and Eve Day Spa
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), delights himself in the Rainforest Spa Treatment Room along with co-owners of Adam and Eve Day Spa, Garth Walker (centre); and Kimmy Walker, during a tour of the Spa’s new...
Posted on 26/11/2020
Minister Audley Shaw tours Adam and Eve Day Spa
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), along with co-owners of Adam and Eve Day Spa, Garth Walker (left) and Kimisha Walker, during a tour of the Spa’s new facilities and location on Old Hope Road in...
Posted on 20/11/2020
JBDC Signs Two Official Partnership Agreements
As part of the commemoration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2020, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), today inked two official partnership agreements with international firm, CIAL Dun & Bradstreet, and the University College of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), which...
Posted on 20/11/2020
All-Of-Government Approach Being Employed To Improve Business Environment
State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says that an “all-of-Government” approach is being employed to improve the trade and business environment. Speaking at a recently held JIS Think Tank, Dr. Dunn said that part...
Posted on 20/11/2020
NCBJ Unveils Newest Certification Product
The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), on Tuesday (November 17), unveiled its newest certification product – the ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The Standard, which was launched virtually by Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw,...
Posted on 20/11/2020
Gov’t Looking To Facilitate Digitization Of Over 25,000 Business Enterprises’ Operations
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is embarking on an initiative to facilitate the digitization of over 25,000 business enterprises’ operations within the next three years. “With the demand to go digital, especially given...
Posted on 20/11/2020
Companies Office Of Jamaica Attains ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has lauded the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) on becoming ISO 9001:2015-certified, which demonstrates the agency’s commitment to significantly improving its quality of service. “This certification will allow the COJ to...
Posted on 19/11/2020
Gift And Craft Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Make Use Of Case Studies
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging gift and craft entrepreneurs to make use of case studies as a part of their business development strategy. “Case studies provide insight into what has worked and what has not and provide...
Posted on 19/11/2020
Government Supports Export Efforts Of Local Businesses
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said the Government is committed to facilitating the export efforts of local businesses. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Dr....
