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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Jamaica Provides Supportive Environment for Investors

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is providing an increasingly supportive environment for investors, with modern irrigation systems, streamlined export channels, and strong integration between agriculture, tourism and industry. Addressing participants at the...
Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden (seated front row, second left), shares in a group photo with delegates at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 323 (Circular Economy) meetings, following the opening session at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, from October 13 to 17. The event brought together representatives from more than 30 countries to advance global standards promoting sustainability and resource efficiency.
Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden (seated front row, second left), shares in a group photo with delegates at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 323 (Circular Economy) meetings, following the opening session at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, from October 13 to 17. The event brought together representatives from more than 30 countries to advance global standards promoting sustainability and resource efficiency.

Jamaica Hosts ISO Technical Committee Meetings
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The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) 'Managing a Business' Workshop Flyer.

JBDC Opens Registration for MSME Capacity-Building Workshop
Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, gives the welcome address at the ‘Meet-The-Buyer’ Symposium co-hosted by the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) and NHF on Tuesday, October 14, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites.
Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, gives the welcome address at the ‘Meet-The-Buyer’ Symposium co-hosted by the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) and NHF on Tuesday, October 14, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites.

Owners of MSMES Trained in Performance-Driven Procurement Practices
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Hon. Aubyn Hill, shares a light moment with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies, Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, during a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston recently.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Hon. Aubyn Hill, shares a light moment with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies, Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, during a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston recently.

Industry Minister Urges Creatives to Register with Companies Office

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, provides an update on the operations of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on September 23. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer.
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COJ Continues to Implement Changes to Improve Service Delivery

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) continues to implement important changes to improve service delivery, modernise its operations and provide more efficient and reliable access to business services. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, provided an update on the operations of the COJ during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on September...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), listen attentively as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon, outlines key developments during a press conference held at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 23).
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COJ to Undertake Company Register Cleanup to Bolster Anti-Money Laundering Framework

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will soon initiate a cleanup of its company register, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering framework and enhance transparency and compliance. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Registrar of Companies, Shellie Leon, provided an update during a press conference at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce in New Kingston...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks with reporters during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Tuesday (September 23), to provide an update on matters related to the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). He is joined by his Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer .
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Minister Hill Commends COJ Digitisation for Enhancing Service Delivery

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has commended the ongoing digitisation of operations at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), highlighting its positive impact on service delivery. He noted that between April and August 2025, the agency recorded 35,244 in-office visits—a reduction of nearly seven per cent compared to the 36,177 visits during the same...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.
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JBDC Accelerates MSME Digital Transformation under EU-Funded Initiative

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has ramped up efforts to drive the digital transformation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with at least 500 businesses set to digitise one internal process this year under the European Union (EU)-funded ‘Digital Jamaica’ Project. The three-year initiative, launched in 2023, is managed by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce and...
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Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Dr. David Lowe (right), greets Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Metry Seaga, during the PSOJ/Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Empower JA Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (September 11). Looking on are PSOJ Executive Director, Sacha Vaccianna-Riley (second left), and Deputy Managing Director, Jamaica National (JN) Bank, Gillian Hyde.
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DBJ Unveils $2b ‘Orbit’ Loan Facility to Boost MSMES in Key Growth Sectors

Entrepreneurs engaged in manufacturing, health, agriculture, and the creative industries now have access to up to $30 million in collateral-free financing through the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) ORBIT Loan Programme. Managing Director, Dr. David Lowe, says the $2-billion financing product, launched this week, was developed in collaboration with the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), the Jamaica Manufacturers and...
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Head of Practice at UK-based data privacy firm Securys Limited, Andre Palmer, speaks at a data privacy and protection workshop for micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators, hosted recently by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) at its Incubator & Resource Centre on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston.
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JBDC Provides Training for MSMEs in Data Privacy and Protection Practices

With the growing call for Jamaican businesses to expand into the export market, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has underscored the importance of data protection as a critical driver of global competitiveness for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). In response, the JBDC recently hosted a two-day workshop under the theme ‘Data Privacy: A Key to Going Global’, which...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address during the JANAAC Global Accreditation CEO’s Breakfast and Accreditation Awards, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August 26).
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Minister Hill Champions Jamaica as Top Business Destination

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reaffirmed that Jamaica remains a top destination for doing business, citing the Government’s expanded support for investors, entrepreneurs, and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). He noted that thousands of MSMEs and individuals have been engaged through the Ministry’s business roadshow series, which connect entrepreneurs with various portfolio agencies. Since...
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