The Port Authority of Jamaica and the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), representing the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, have been lauded for their rapid recovery efforts and resilience following the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island early last week. Gloria Henry, vice-president of the Port Authority with responsibility for PortmoreContinue reading “Port Authority, BPO sector show resilience after hurricane”
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Industry Ministry Keeping Close Watch on Prices Following Hurricane Melissa
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill says his ministry is monitoring commercial activities to prevent price gouging following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The Minister was speaking on Friday (November 7) during a tour of Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) at Rockfort in Kingston, where he viewed the company’s CEMEXContinue reading “Industry Ministry Keeping Close Watch on Prices Following Hurricane Melissa”
Minister Aubyn Hill to Lead Strategic Plan for Reopening Community Shops
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has been tasked with developing a strategic plan to support the reopening of small community shops across Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a special press briefing at Jamaica House onContinue reading “Minister Aubyn Hill to Lead Strategic Plan for Reopening Community Shops”
MIIC Strengthens Jamaica’s Business Environment Through COJ Expansion and Digital Innovation
The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, hosted a press conference today, led by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, with Permanent Secretary Sancia Bennett Templer and Shellie Leon, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). The COJ, oneContinue reading “MIIC Strengthens Jamaica’s Business Environment Through COJ Expansion and Digital Innovation”
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 Westmoreland engaging 2000 MSME businesses [and] 2100 individual entrepreneurs,” Portfolio Minister, SenatorContinue reading “Business Roadshow Reaches Thousands of MSMEs”
$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 of its inherent value toContinue reading “$668 Million Approved for Local Film Productions”
