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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing the launch of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic Initiative, at the National Commercial Bank Carp Park, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on January 27. The three-day clinic is being staged under the theme: ‘Strengthening the capacity of Jamaican MSMEs’.
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing the launch of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic Initiative, at the National Commercial Bank Carp Park, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on January 27. The three-day clinic is being staged under the theme: ‘Strengthening the capacity of Jamaican MSMEs’.

Mobile Business Clinic to Assist Entrepreneurs in the West

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton on January 27, launched the second in a series of Mobile Business Clinics, to assist small business persons. Staged by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), the three-day clinic was launched...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), speaks with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (left), following the launch of the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) model in Jamaica, at a ceremony held recently, at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry. Also pictured is State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), speaks with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (left), following the launch of the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) model in Jamaica, at a ceremony held recently, at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry. Also pictured is State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams.

Govt Launches Model to Boost Business Environment For MSMEs
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), listens to a point being made to Chairman of the Jamaica National Building Society Foundation, Earl Jarrett (left) by Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol, at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Social Enterprise Summit 2015, held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Monday, January 26.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), listens to a point being made to Chairman of the Jamaica National Building Society Foundation, Earl Jarrett (left) by Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol, at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Social Enterprise Summit 2015, held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Monday, January 26.

Cabinet to Approve Charities Appeals Tribunal
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), shares a light moment with Chief Executive Officer of Digicel, Barry O’Brien, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2015 at the J. Wray and Nephew headquarters in New Kingston on Thursday (January 22).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), shares a light moment with Chief Executive Officer of Digicel, Barry O’Brien, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2015 at the J. Wray and Nephew headquarters in New Kingston on Thursday (January 22).

Digicel Offers to Help Promote Jamaica as Prime Investment Destination
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), shares a light moment with Chief Executive Officer of Digicel, Barry O’Brien, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2015 at the J. Wray and Nephew headquarters in New Kingston on Thursday, January 22.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), shares a light moment with Chief Executive Officer of Digicel, Barry O’Brien, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2015 at the J. Wray and Nephew headquarters in New Kingston on Thursday, January 22.

150 Local and Overseas Investors for March 10 to 12 Forum

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), is greeted by United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (left), on his arrival at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2015 at the J. Wray and Nephew headquarters in New Kingston on Thursday (January 22). Also pictured are: Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda (second right), and Executive Director, AMCHAM, Becky Stockhausen.
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Significant Number of Local and Overseas Investors Expected at Forum March 10 to 12

An estimated 150 local and overseas investors are expected to converge in the second city of Montego Bay in March, when the country stages its second major investment forum. Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2015 will again place Jamaica centre stage as the preferred investment destination in the Caribbean. The international conference will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre...
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Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (second left), in conversation with (from left), Advisor at the Commonwealth Secretariat, Yinka Bandele; President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards and President of Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Marjorie Kennedy, at the National Export Strategy (NES) Phase Two Validation Workshop, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Downtown Kingston, on January 21.
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Importance of National Export Strategy Outlined

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has underscored the importance of the National Export Strategy (NES) in improving Jamaica’s competitiveness on the global market. Speaking at the NES Phase II Validation Workshop on January 21 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, the Minister highlighted factors to be considered for the second implementation phase. “With the end...
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Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.
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Green Paper on Special Economic Zones Tabled in the House

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has tabled a Green Paper on the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) which, he said, is aimed at creating a regime to grow local business and widen access to export markets. SEZs represent a wide variety of geographically demarcated areas that offer simple and efficient business regulations and procedures to investors. As...
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JBDC Mobile Business Clinic Stops in Savanna-La-Mar January 27 to 29

The Mobile Business Clinic will make its next stop in Westmoreland from January 27 to 29, to offer its full suite of technical and business development support services to operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME). The three-day exercise, to be held at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) car park in Savanna-la-Mar, is free of cost. The sessions, from 10:00...
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Justice (Retired) Roy Anderson announced as Interim Supervisor of Insolvency

The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. G. Anthony Hylton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justice (Retired) Roy Anderson as the Interim Supervisor of Insolvency. The Interim Supervisor of Insolvency was appointed on December 31, 2014 for a period of six months to a year. Justice Anderson, who is no stranger to the legal community, brings a...
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses the launch of the Mona School of Business and Management’s inaugural conference on Wednesday (January 7), at the Western Jamaica Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Montego Bay, St. James.
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More Positive News This Year on International Business Ranking – Hylton

Jamaican can expect further improvements in its international business ranking this year, as result of continued moves by the Government to boost the business and investment climates. “Indeed, 2015 is the year of continuing change, and I implore you to watch out for more positive news on Jamaica’s international business ranking…it will come,” said Industry and Investment Minister, Hon. Anthony...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing the launch of the inaugural Mona School of Business and Management two-day conference, at the Western Jamaica Campus of the University of the West Indies, in Montego Bay, on January 7.
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Industry Minister Wants Closer Working Relationship Between Govt. and Academia

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is advocating for a closer working relationship between academia and the Government in formulating policies to boost investment and business confidence in the country. Mr. Hylton said the administration remains committed to create a modern enabling environment for business and enterprise to flourish. This, he emphasised, can only be achieved through...
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