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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

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has welcomed Toyota Jamaica Limited’s $400 million investment in its new branch, which is expected to create 140 new jobs for Jamaicans. “That this investment should be made now in 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

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

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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 (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...

11 years ago Commerce

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...

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.

11 years ago Commerce

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...

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.

11 years ago Commerce

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...