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, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.Continue reading “Jamaica and India Celebrate Enduring Bilateral Partnership”
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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 politics, India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is urgingContinue reading “New trade order? Indian minister pushes Jamaica to seize fresh economic opportunities amid growing global instability”
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 Marriot Hotel inContinue reading “NCB Launches $2 Billion SME Growth Fund Facility”
Growth & Jobs | JBDC launches ‘Biz Wiz’ online platform to boost entrepreneurship
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), officially launched its online learning platform, designed to transform businesses through entrepreneurship education. Dubbed ‘JBDC Biz Wiz’, the platform is designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. It offers a suite of courses tailored to equip business owners with the knowledge and skills needed toContinue reading “Growth & Jobs | JBDC launches ‘Biz Wiz’ online platform to boost entrepreneurship”
Minister Hill Urges Consortiums for JSE Listings
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”
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”
