The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will be hosting a forum aimed at promoting strategic foresight and planning, in order to accelerate the pace of business and development in Jamaica. JAMPRO President, Diane Edwards, said the objective of the event, to be held on Thursday (March 10), “is to expand the thought process of decision-makers beyond focusing on short-term challenges and...

President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), William Mahfood, says the new Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has sent “positive” signals in his commitment to engage crucial sectors in the society. According to Mr. Mahfood, the Prime Minister, in his inaugural speech on March 3 at King’s House, clearly stated that the mandate given to him by...

A wide cross-section of entities are making it easier for Jamaicans  to receive the products and services they need in the most cost effective and less troublesome way. This change is quietly taking place at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) where the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), a web-based system designed to transform the agency to a paperless operation...

Over 70 local and regional entrepreneurs and innovators are currently benefiting from training in product and business development skills under the Caribbean Green Tech Start-up Boot camp. The programme, which is an initiative of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) aims to identify and support Caribbean entrepreneurs and new ventures that are developing locally appropriate solutions to climate change mitigation...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, says stability of the macro economy has continued to result in an increase of business confidence within the country. Speaking with JIS News, Ms. Edwards  said this confidence is  manifested in the recent opening of  one more  Popeyes  franchise in Cross Roads, Kingston; the opening of  another  Island Grill restaurant in Mandeville,...

The Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of Jamaica is renewing its call for small and medium-sized businesses to utilise its Trade Credit Insurance scheme, in order to expand to new markets and increase capacity for growth. Chief Officer of Loan Administration, Charles Lewis, in an interview with JIS News, said businesses, which avail themselves of this service will undoubtedly see significant benefits....

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), through its Export and Market Development Division, is assisting Jamaican exporters to capitalise on opportunities in the global marketplace and increase earnings. Through the division, Jamaicans, who sell goods and services overseas, are able to access key services such as exporter registration and advisory support on export procedures; export development, which includes export tools; as...