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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, makes his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, May 21.

Multi-Continental Group Expresses Strong Interest in Logistics Hub

Representatives of a major consortium of American, European, and Middle Eastern investors are currently in the island conducting due diligence, ahead of submitting a formal proposal for investment in several components of the Logistics Hub. Minister of Industry, Investment and...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), in conversation with State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, before making a presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21.

Economic Zone Will Attract Large Investments – Minister Hylton

Film Lot to be Constructed in St. Thomas

Jamaica Up 54 Places on Logistics Index

President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (centre) in conversation with Managing Director of The Business District, Maria Jones while on a recent tour of the facility at 22B Old Hope Road. Looking on is Vice President of Investment Promotion at JAMPRO, Claude Duncan.

JAMPRO Lauds Corporate Area Business Services Operation

12 years ago Commerce

Big Market for Bamboo – Industry State Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says the local bamboo industry is now poised for growth as a result of years of work to make it sustainable. She says that there is a ready market, locally and abroad, for bamboo products, adding that the industry has benefits that can help boost the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton (left) shares a light moment with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency, Dong Xiaojun; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, during JAMPRO’s 25th anniversary ‘business mixer’ held on Wednesday, May 8 at its head offices in Kingston.

12 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Launches Global Business Connect

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has created an avenue to increase its reach and response time to the global business community with the launch of its interactive web-based platform: ‘Global Business Connect’. The site, which can be accessed at www.jaglobalbusinessconnect.com facilitates interactive forums and blogs; webinars and live discussions among the business community of investors, exporters, buyers, distributors, the Jamaican Diaspora,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton in conversation with Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (left) and President of the Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomblin during ‘JAMPRO’s 25th anniversary business mixer held on Wednesday, May 8 at its head offices in Kingston.

12 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO – 25 Years of Promoting and Facilitating Investments

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton has lauded the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) for 25 years of invaluable service to the economy, through its marketing, promotion and facilitation of business opportunities in export and investment. Speaking at JAMPRO’s 25th anniversary business mixer, at its head offices on Trafalgar Road, in Kingston on Thursday, May 8, the Minister said...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (back row, second right), looks on as Senior Vice President, Business Management and Special Projects, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Beverley Williamson (seated, left), and President and CEO, Paradise Express Ferry, LLC, Garry A. Johnson, shake hands to seal the deal, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on May 6, that will facilitate a ferry service on the north coast. Looking on (from left) are: Assistant Vice President, Business Management and Special Projects, PAJ, Karla Huie; VP Customer Service, Paradise Express Ferry, LLC, Michael Preston; Chairman, Strategic Corporate Interventions Ltd., Christopher Samuda; and JAMPRO’s President, Diane Edwards.

12 years ago Commerce

North Coast Ferry By February 2015

A ferry service for visitors and locals on the island’s north coast is to be introduced by February 2015. The US$30 million investment is being made by the principals of Paradise Express Ferry, LLC, from the United States, who signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) at the JAMPRO Business Auditorium in Kingston, on...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre) is joined by President of the Montego Bay Free Zone Sports Committee, Jason Shurriah (left) and Columbus Business Solutions (CBS) Director of Corporate Communications, Gail Abrahams as he declares the Montego Bay Free Zone Engagement Centre officially open on Friday, May 2. The facility which is the first of its kind in a Jamaican free zone, is a newly refurbished space consisting of 630 square feet. The project was funded through a partnership between the Montego Bay Freezone and Columbus Business Solutions (CBS), while Singer Jamaica, provided the furniture and appliances.

12 years ago Commerce

Engagement Centre for Montego Bay Free Zone

Employees at the Montego Bay Free Zone now have an Engagement Centre to facilitate their non-work activities, such as Internet access and resting between shifts, in a comfortable environment. The first of its kind at a local free zone, the centre which will benefit 7, 200 workers, is newly refurbished, covering 630 square feet. It is divided into four sections...

Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon Anthony Hylton, addressing the official opening ceremony for the Elephant Group’s expanded Information and Communication Technology (ICT)/Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) offices in the Montego Bay Free Zone, on May 2.

12 years ago Commerce

Workforce Preparedness for Service Sector Growth Urged

Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Hon Anthony Hylton, says Jamaica’s workforce must be prepared for the projected expansion in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT)/Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and other related sectors, as Jamaica grows as a service economy. Speaking at the official opening of BPO firm, the Elephant Group’s expanded facilities in the Montego Bay Free Zone on May 2,...

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon Anthony Hylton (3rd right), performs the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise to officially open the Elephant Group’s expanded Information and Communication Technology(ICT)/Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) offices in the Montego Bay Free Zone on Friday (May 2). The project was undertaken at a cost of nearly $77 million (US$700,000 ). Also participating in the exercise are, from left: Chairman, Montego Bay Free Zone, and Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Clive Fagan; State Minister for Industry, Investment, and Commerce and Member of Parliament for West Central St James where the Free Zone is located, Hon Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams; Director, Elephant Group, Yvan Garcia; and Montego Bay Free Zone executives - Assistant Vice President for Operations, Gloria Henry; and Senior Vice President for Business Management and Special Projects, Beverley Williamson

12 years ago Commerce

Montego Bay Free Zone Generates US$121.9M in Earnings

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has lauded the management of the Montego Bay Free Zone for securing 100 per cent occupancy of its offices and factory rental spaces during 2013/14, resulting in US$121.9 million (approximately $13.4 billion) in foreign exchange earnings, and more than 7,000 jobs being created. He notes that the figures surpassed the projected 98...