Jamaican businesses and organisations seeking to compete in global markets are being encouraged to embrace accreditation as a tool for building trust, strengthening quality systems and unlocking new opportunities. The message was highlighted during a joint webinar hosted by JANAAC Global Accreditation and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) on Wednesday (June 24) in recognition of World Accreditation Day 2026,...

Even as digital platforms continue to reshape how audiences consume content, radio remains a powerful and relevant medium – creating opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and business growth. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, underscored this point while addressing the recent launch of SLEEK Radio 93FM, describing the new station as a strong example...

The Government has approved the importation of 660,000 metric tonnes of cement, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain an adequate supply and support continued growth in the construction sector. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, outlined the measures in the House of Representatives during Tuesday’s (June 23) debate on a Private...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has launched its online Facilitation Tool, a digital platform designed to enhance the ease of doing business with the country’s SEZ regime. The tool aims to streamline engagement between investors, developers, and regulatory stakeholders, while improving efficiency, transparency and service delivery, resulting in a more seamless investment experience. Minister of Industry, Investment and...

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is partnering with the Public Procurement Commission on a series of roadshows to sensitise micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners on how to benefit more from government contracts. The Public Procurement (Set Asides) Order, 2019 reserves 20 per cent of contracts for MSMEs. This accounts for approximately $37 billion worth of contracts...

The Government has welcomed the arrival of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to Kingston as a symbol of the longstanding partnership between Jamaica and the United States (US). The ship docked at the Port of Kingston on Monday (June 1), as the final stop on the Southern Seas 2026 Goodwill Tour, underscoring a shared commitment to maritime security, regional stability...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has underscored the need for local industries to embrace a higher level of sophistication in order to remain competitive within a shifting global operating environment. He noted that Hurricane Melissa devastated much of Jamaica’s western parishes, including manufacturing enterprises, and that this impact has been compounded by unrest in...