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Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister's Western Office in Montego Bay on February 5.

Govt Looking to Boost Employment in Business Process Outsourcing to 24,000

Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, said the Government is working to increase employment in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector to 24,000 in the short-term. “The growth of this industry is very rapid and...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (third right), breaks ground at the site of Toyota Jamaica Limited's new branch at 91a Old Hope Road in St. Andrew during a ceremony on Wednesday (Jan. 28). Also participating (from second left) are: General Manager, Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., Hiroshi Kitahara; Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takase; Managing Director of Toyota Jamaica, Tom Connor; and Managing Director of Matalon Homes, Peter Matalon. Looking on (at left) is Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Andrew, Andre Hylton. The facility, which represents a $400 million investment, will be constructed by Matalon Homes over a period of one year.

Industry Minister Welcomes $400 Million Investment by Toyota Jamaica

Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Mr. Dwayne Vaz, speaking at the launch of a three-day Mobile Business Clinic, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on January 27. The clinic is being staged by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, through its agency the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC).

MSME Members Urged to Take Advantage of Mobile Business Clinic

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), in discussion with Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Mr. Dwayne Vaz, during the launch of the Westmoreland leg of the Mobile Business Clinic initiative, on January 27 at the NCB Car Park along Great George Street in Savanna-la-Mar. The clinic, which will be staged over three days, is organised by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC).

MSME Operators Urged to Formalise Their Businesses

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

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Public Sector Workers Can Access Loan from SSF

The Self Start Fund (SSF) has begun a drive to educate and make access to their loan products easier for public sector workers who desire to start a business or increase their existing business output. Through this thrust, public sector workers will be able to use their salaries as a form of collateral when accessing loans from the SSF. Speaking...

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Industry State Minister Cites Opportunities with Lifting of Trade Embargo

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, says the anticipated lifting of the United States (US) trade embargo against Cuba will dramatically expand the regional marketplace for businesses and organisations, particularly in Jamaica. “Lifting of the embargo will open the door to increased trade, investment and business opportunities for manufacturers, service providers and agribusiness, and of...

11 years ago Commerce

Key Initiatives Implemented by Jamaica Customs

The Government is implementing three key initiatives aimed at significantly changing the way trade transactions are conducted in Jamaica. These three key initiatives are the Customs Management System – Automated Systems for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) World, the Port Community System and e-Trade, that is, the Government’s online trade facilitation system. Speaking at the Jamaica Customs Agency Bi-Annual Information Exposition at...

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.

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Govt Launches Model to Boost Business Environment For MSMEs

The newly launched Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) model is expected to strengthen the business environment for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Jamaica. This is according to Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, who was speaking at the official launch of the SBDC model in Jamaica during a recent ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston...

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.

11 years ago Commerce

Cabinet to Approve Charities Appeals Tribunal

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Charities Appeals Tribunal has been submitted to Cabinet for approval. The tribunal, which is being established based on requirements under the Charities Act, will consider appeals from decisions of the Charities Authority. Mr. Hylton, who made the disclosure while addressing the opening of the inaugural Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI)...

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).

11 years ago Commerce

Digicel Offers to Help Promote Jamaica as Prime Investment Destination

Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Jamaica, Barry O’Brien, is hailing Jamaica as a great place to do business and has offered to help promote the country as the preferred investment destination in the Caribbean. Speaking at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2015 on Thursday (January 22), Mr. O’Brien said Digicel has reaped significant successes since it started business...

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150 Local and Overseas Investors for March 10 to 12 Forum

Some 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 from...