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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.
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JSEZA Continues to Advance Logistics Hub Initiative

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) continues to make positive strides in the development of Jamaica's resilient Logistics Hub Initiative. This strategic endeavour is poised to revolutionise the region's economic landscape by leveraging Jamaica's geographic location and fostering collaboration...
Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.
Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.

JIPO Continues to Educate Public about IP Rights
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (eighth left); High Commissioner for Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (seventh right); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (third right), share a photo opportunity with participants in the Women in Entrepreneurship Support (WES) project, at the closing ceremony held on April 18 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Kingston.  The WES Project was initiated by MIIC in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport through the Bureau of Gender Affairs. The objective was to provide capacity-building, technical assistance and financial support to women-owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by boosting their ability to scale their operations, become formal businesses and increase their potential for additional business opportunities.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (eighth left); High Commissioner for Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (seventh right); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (third right), share a photo opportunity with participants in the Women in Entrepreneurship Support (WES) project, at the closing ceremony held on April 18 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Kingston.  The WES Project was initiated by MIIC in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport through the Bureau of Gender Affairs. The objective was to provide capacity-building, technical assistance and financial support to women-owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by boosting their ability to scale their operations, become formal businesses and increase their potential for additional business opportunities.

PHOTOS: Women in Entrepreneurship Support Project Closing Out Ceremony
Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Shantal English.
Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Shantal English.

JIPO to Stage Several Activities for IP Week
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), shares a photo opportunity with participants during Thursday’s (April 18) Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative (BPGI) Innovation Round-Table Forum at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Head Office in Kingston. From left are Global Director, BPGI Microsoft Global Partner Solutions, Raamel Mitchell; Microsoft Country Manager, Yamile Bustamante Allen; Executive Director, Black Channel Partner Alliance, Alyssa Williams; and JAMPRO President, Shullette Cox.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), shares a photo opportunity with participants during Thursday’s (April 18) Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative (BPGI) Innovation Round-Table Forum at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Head Office in Kingston. From left are Global Director, BPGI Microsoft Global Partner Solutions, Raamel Mitchell; Microsoft Country Manager, Yamile Bustamante Allen; Executive Director, Black Channel Partner Alliance, Alyssa Williams; and JAMPRO President, Shullette Cox.

Gov’t Committed to Executing Digital Transformation the ‘RITE’ Way

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), interact with co-owners of Irie Gourmand, Andrea (second left) and Colleen Sybblis during the opening of last year's 'Christmas in July' at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
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Applications Open for Christmas in July Trade Show

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is now accepting applications for this year’s staging of its ‘Christmas in July’ trade show. The event provides an opportunity for local producers of gifts and souvenir items to promote their products to alternative market segments. Products may be from the categories of desktop solutions, spa and aromatherapy, décor, clothing, fine art, jewellery, souvenirs, food,...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), shares in conversation with Chief Executive Officer, Neish Creative Group Limited, Jason McNeish. Occasion was the grand opening of the Neish Creative Factory on Thursday (April 11) at Garmex Free Zone Factory in Kingston. The 6,000-square-foot mini warehouse complex will serve as the official office space of the Neish Creative Group. It includes four studio spaces for creatives and content creators to produce digital work.
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PHOTOS: Opening of the Neish Creative Factory

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), shares in conversation with Chief Executive Officer, Neish Creative Group Limited, Jason McNeish. Occasion was the grand opening of the Neish Creative Factory on Thursday (April 11) at Garmex Free Zone Factory in Kingston. The 6,000-square-foot mini warehouse complex will serve as the official office space of the...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (centre), makes a point to Chief Executive Officer of Stationery World & Book Centre Limited, Joy Scott (right), during the entity’s 21st anniversary celebrations, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Wednesday (April 10). Sharing in the conversation is State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith.
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PHOTOS: Stationery World & Book Centre’s 21st Anniversary Celebration

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (centre), makes a point to Chief Executive Officer of Stationery World & Book Centre Limited, Joy Scott (right), during the entity’s 21st anniversary celebrations, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Wednesday (April 10). Sharing in the conversation is State...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers remarks at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ event held recently at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.
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MSMES Being Positioned for Regional and International Success

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to get prepared as the Government positions the sector to be competitive globally. The push aligns with Jamaica's broader economic agenda, which prioritises diversification, export promotion, and inclusive growth. “Jamaica's MSMEs must become known regionally and internationally as more efficient manufacturers of...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill
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Investment Minister Welcomes Indian Multinational Pharmaceutical Company

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has welcomed the Indian multinational company, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, to Jamaica. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday (April 10), at its location in the Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) corporate offices in New Kingston, the Minister noted that the presence of the pharmaceutical giant in Jamaica is...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (right), presents the ‘B.O.S.S Woman’ of the Year award to Founder and Brewer of Netty’s Farm, Eileen Dunkley-Shim, during the agency’s ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ stakeholder event, held at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday, April 4.
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JBDC Honours Four Outstanding Entrepreneurs

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit and achievements of four exceptional individuals at a prestigious ceremony held at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew, on Thursday, April 4. Organised by the JBDC, the annual ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ stakeholder event marked the presentation of the coveted 'B.O.S.S. Man' and 'B.O.S.S. Lady' awards, recognising persons who...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), shares a light moment with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira (centre) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Harold Davis, during the agency’s ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ event held recently at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.
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JBDC CEO Urges Strategic Partnerships to Support MSMEs

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, has highlighted the need for the strengthening of partnerships to foster the growth and success of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Such collaboration involves government, corporations and MSME stakeholders. “As we enter into the new Budget year, we are looking forward to [forging] even stronger relationships,” she...
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Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s Small Business Expo and Conference.
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JBDC Small Business Expo Returns on May 30

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Small Business Expo and Conference returns with the 13th staging on May 30, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grand flagship business and networking event is slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston under the theme ‘D.R.I.V.E... Entrepreneurs Journey to Export’. The expo and conference, cornerstone staples for entrepreneurs...
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