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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is in conversation with Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre) and Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Limited (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda, at the 2nd Jamaica Investment Forum on March 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Jamaica Leading Caribbean Destination for Investment

Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Limited (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda, says Jamaica has a range of competitive advantages as a business destination, which puts the country ahead of others in the region. Speaking at the 2015 Jamaica Investment Forum at the Montego...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce , Hon Anthony Hylton (2nd right), having a light conversation with ‎(from left): JAMPRO President, Diane Edwards; J. Wray & Nephew Ltd. Managing Director, Clement Lawrence; General Counsel and Business Development Officer of Gruppo Campari, Stefano Saccardi, and Senior Director, Corporate Affairs & External Communications at J. Wray & Nephew Ltd, Greta Bogues, at the Jamaica Investment Forum, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, today (March 12). The two-day event has attracted more than 137 protential investors from Pakistan, Turkey, China, India, Spain, Belgium, France, the United Kingdom and other countries across the globe.

Campari Executive Says Company’s Rise Resulted From Investing In Jamaica

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing Wednesday’s (March 11,) opening ceremony for the 2nd Jamaica Investment Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James.

Jamaica to Benefit from Major US$5B Logistics-Centred Project

Gradual Recovery in Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Highlighted

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the opening of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2015, held this morning (March 11) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

PM Optimistic of Increased Investment

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Jamaica Fertile Ground for Investment – Bruce Bowen

Scotiabank Senior Vice President in charge of International Banking for the Caribbean Region, Bruce Bowen, says the time is now right for investing in Jamaica. Speaking to international business people attending a Scotiabank-sponsored luncheon held on March 11, as part of the second Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) now underway at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Mr. Bowen urged them “not...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, highlights planned activities for Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2015, at a recent press briefing at the JAMPRO offices in Kingston. JIF 2015 is scheduled for March 10 to 12 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

11 years ago Commerce

New Features at JIF in Mo-Bay March 10 to 12

The second staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) promises to be bigger and better with several new features added to this year’s event. JIF 2015, which is slated for March 10 to 12, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, is Jamaica’s premier international investment and business conference, designed for investors and business executives who want to discover business opportunities...

Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses a press briefing on the 2015 Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) being held March 10 to 12 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

11 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Investment Confab Focused on Bankable Projects

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jamaica’s Trade and Investment Agency is putting finishing touches to the 2015 Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) being held March 10 to 12 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. The Jamaica Investment Forum, a JAMPRO event, is Jamaica’s premier international investment and business conference, designed for eager investors and business executives, who want to discover business opportunities and...

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley(left), speaking at the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) Open Day ceremony, held on March 5. Seated at the head table are (from left): Assistant Vice President, Operations and Customer Relations at MBFZ, Gloria Henry; Chairman of the MBFZ Board, Clive Fagan and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris.

11 years ago Commerce

Goal of 20,000 Jobs in BPO Sector Can be Achieved – Professor Shirley

President of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, says the Government’s goal of attaining 20,000 new jobs in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, is “realisable.” Speaking at the Montego Bay Free Zone’s 30th Anniversary Open Day ceremony on March 5, he said that the collaboration he has seen across government ministries and the seamless operations between...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), accepts a copy of the book, ‘Jamaica’s Nutraceuticals: Opening the Door to their Potential’ from co-author, Dr. Henry Lowe. The presentation was made at the launch of the National Nutraceutical Industry on March 5, at Hope Gardens, in St. Andrew.

11 years ago Commerce

Nutraceutical Industry to Boost Earnings and Job Creation – Minister Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says Jamaica stands to benefit from the establishment of a nutraceutical industry through increased earnings and job creation. “The development of these industries will allow us to move towards a stronger and more prosperous Jamaica, one characterised by increased foreign exchange earnings and increased employment, and improved social and economic well-being...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (left), delivers the keynote address at the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) Open Day ceremony, on March 5, where she commended the MBFZ for its impact on the Jamaican economy over its 30 years of existence. Seated at the head table are (from left) Chairman of the MBFZ Board, Clive Fagan and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris.

11 years ago Commerce

Montego Bay Free Zone Lauded for Impact on Economy

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, has lauded the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) for the positive impact it has had on Jamaica’s economy over its 30 years of existence. She also credited MBFZ for the significant investment opportunities it has provided for both local and foreign investors; the employment opportunities...

11 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Poised To Benefit from Investment Forum – Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says Jamaica is poised to reap success from the second staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF), as a result of significant strides being made to ensure that the country is more business friendly for investors. “We have laid the ground work for an improved business friendly environment, characterised largely by...