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, held recently atContinue reading “Minister Hill Urges Consortiums for JSE Listings”
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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 CAF International Economic Forum: Latin America and the CaribbeanContinue reading “Minister Aubyn Hill Highlights Caribbean Investment Opportunities At Caf International Economic Forum 2026 In Panama”
Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on January 16
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) will host the official reopening of the Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. Marking a significant milestone in the restoration and revitalisation of one of the parish’s key commercial centres, the reopening ceremony will feature a keynote addressContinue reading “Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on January 16”
State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public education, industry training, and enhanced support for local businesses by the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC). Following a high-level meeting with the Commission on January 8, State Minister Seiveright underscored the growing importance of tradeContinue reading “State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses”
Fish and Bammy Vendors in Border Grateful for Government Intervention – Jamaica Information Service
Sales are picking up for vendors at the popular Border food stop, following Government’s intervention to reconstruct the stalls that were flattened during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The popular roadside eatery, located on the St. Elizabeth-Westmoreland boundary, is well known for local favourites such as fish, bammy and festival. The rebuilding of the clusterContinue reading “Fish and Bammy Vendors in Border Grateful for Government Intervention – Jamaica Information Service”
Major Hotel Developments to Generate Significant Employment Opportunities
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says significant employment opportunities are to be generated by several major hotel developments, scheduled to open or reopen in the coming months and years. Speaking at a recent graduation ceremony hosted by the Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative (CJSDI), in conjunctionContinue reading “Major Hotel Developments to Generate Significant Employment Opportunities”
Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’
For the second-consecutive year Yard Mas pulled out all the dramatics for its official band launch. Held at Palace Cineplex at Sovereign Centre on Sunday, under the theme Galleria, conceptualised by Yard Mas Director Richard “Richie Ras” Spence and guided by the vision of Anna-Lisa Gutherie, the band’s new creative director, costumes became moving masterpiecesContinue reading “Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’”
Over 600 MSMEs Receive Support
More than 600 entities across Trelawny, Hanover, St. Elizabeth and St. James have received direct assistance as the Government intensifies support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) following Hurricane Melissa. The support programme, which is being led by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, includes the reconstruction of a cluster of 44 smallContinue reading “Over 600 MSMEs Receive Support”
Cabinet Approves Additional $42 Million to Restore Small Businesses
Cabinet has approved an additional $42 million to restore small businesses in parishes that were severely impacted during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said that the funds will facilitate renovations in Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, areas in St. James, Trelawny, HanoverContinue reading “Cabinet Approves Additional $42 Million to Restore Small Businesses”
44 Shops In Border, St. Elizabeth Back In Business
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has rebuilt a cluster of 44 shops in Border, St. Elizabeth. The move is part of the recovery of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in communities across parishes that were hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at Wednesday’s (Dec. 3) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House,Continue reading “44 Shops In Border, St. Elizabeth Back In Business”
