A total of 1,353 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have received support totalling US$5.5 million under the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme, being implemented by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). The programme, aimed at promoting sustainable and robust growth among established MSMEs and scalable start-ups, is making an impact in the Jamaican business community, said...

Jamaica’s national accreditation agency has been rebranded with a new name and refreshed identity that better reflects the entity’s position as a globally recognised accreditation organisation. The new-look JANAAC Global Accreditation will focus on promoting global trade, increasing consumer confidence and market access through internationally accepted accreditation and training services. The revamped image, including new logo, brand colours, vision and...

KINGSTON, June 9 (JIS): The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) will be staging its 2024 Licensing Expo across the six resort areas, beginning Tuesday, June 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Other locations include the Board Walk Shopping Village in Negril, Westmoreland, on June 20; Hibiscus Lodge in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 4; Hotel...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), shares pleasantries with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on May 31. Senator Hill delivered the keynote address on the topic ‘Roadmap to Business Growth’. The Biz Social was held under...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says growth prospects for the economy during the April to June 2024 quarter are generally positive. In this regard, the Institute is projecting an out-turn within the range of 1.5 to 2.5 per cent for the period, relative to April to June 2023. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Tuesday (May 28), Senior...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 1.9 per cent during the January to March 2024 quarter. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Tuesday (May 28), Senior Director in the Economic Planning and Research Division, James Stewart, said the outturn represents the 12th consecutive quarter of growth. The performance for the...

The Kingston Free Zone Company Limited (KFZ) plans to remain focused this year on providing services of the highest standard to its clients while continuing on a path towards becoming more sustainable. The KFZ, to this end, has established new strategic objectives that they will concentrate on. Details of these are outlined in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue...

The Government remains committed to the growth and development of the micro, small and medium sized-enterprise (MSME) sector, which continues to play a pivotal role in the country's economy, says Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.  With over 422,000 MSMEs operating in Jamaica, she noted that these entities are undeniably...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne, delivers the keynote address during Tuesday’s (May 14) official opening ceremony for the Revv Up Registration EXPO at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was co-hosted by the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ).