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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), listens to a comment from Executive at IBM Global Business, Mark Bedeman, shortly before the start of the final session of the two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub symposium at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Wednesday (January 22).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), listens to a comment from Executive at IBM Global Business, Mark Bedeman, shortly before the start of the final session of the two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub symposium at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Wednesday (January 22).

Sectors to be Analysed for Logistics Hub Initiative

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the sectors targeted with potential for the Jamaica’s Logistics Hub Initiative, will be determined based on a detailed analysis to be commissioned. He points out that the analysis involves a...
Managing Director, Ex-Im Bank, Lisa Bell (2nd left), has the attention of Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), during discussion at yesterday’s (January 22) closing session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry, Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams; and Director, Policy and Co-ordination, Canada’s Atlantic Gateway Secretariat, Marianne Etter.
Managing Director, Ex-Im Bank, Lisa Bell (2nd left), has the attention of Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), during discussion at yesterday’s (January 22) closing session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry, Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams; and Director, Policy and Co-ordination, Canada’s Atlantic Gateway Secretariat, Marianne Etter.

Jamaica Urged To Learn From Other Logistics Hub Projects
Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.
Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.

Address by Minister, the Hon. Anthony Hylton to the Jamaica Logistics Symposium
World Bank Representative to Jamaica, Giorgio Valentini (left), is in discussion with Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Collin Bullock (centre); and Deputy Director, Economics Department, Caribbean Development Bank, Ian Durant. Occasion was the Jamaica logistics hub symposium at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Tuesday, January 21.
World Bank Representative to Jamaica, Giorgio Valentini (left), is in discussion with Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Collin Bullock (centre); and Deputy Director, Economics Department, Caribbean Development Bank, Ian Durant. Occasion was the Jamaica logistics hub symposium at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Tuesday, January 21.

Big Results From Logistics Hub Project This Year – World Bank Rep
Former Executive Director, International Trade Centre, Patricia Francis, addresses stakeholders at the opening session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston, on January 21.
Former Executive Director, International Trade Centre, Patricia Francis, addresses stakeholders at the opening session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston, on January 21.

Country Must Adapt to Fast Pace of Global Trade – Francis

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Jamaica Urged to Intensify Business and Investment Marketing

A leading international expert in logistics transportation is urging Jamaica to intensify measures to market itself as a serious contender in the world of business and investment. The call came from Business Development Director, IBM Global Business, Mark Bedeman, on Wednesday, January 22, while addressing members of the local business community on day-two of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), shares a light moment with Director of Marketing, Colon Free Trade Zone, Panama, Sonia Antón, during the closing session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium today (January 22), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
Commerce

Jamaica and Panama to Increase Collaboration on Logistics Hub Project

Work is far advanced for further collaboration between Jamaica and Panama towards the development of the island’s Logistics Hub Initiative, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton. “There is in the process, very advanced, a formal agreement between Jamaica and Panama that is… being worked out,” he stated. The Minister was responding to questions during the closing...
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Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), Eric Crawford, addresses key local business players and investors, dignitaries, and other officials, at the opening session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.
Commerce

Jamaica Well Positioned in Global Forum Rankings

Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), Eric Crawford, says that Jamaica is “very well positioned” in Global Forum rankings, as the Government moves ahead with the implementation of an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). “Jamaica is standing very well now in terms of the international assessments of our environment, both from a money laundering perspective, and from...
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Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), Eric Crawford, addresses key local business players and investors, dignitaries, and other officials, at the opening session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.
Commerce

Jamaica Commits to International Financial Services Centre

Jamaica remains committed to establishing an International Financial Services Centre, aimed at transforming the country into an offshore financial hub, similar to jurisdictions such as Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands. Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), Eric Crawford, informs that to this end, seven new Bills have already been drafted. “We searched and found the most...
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Chairman of the Logistics Hub Task Force, Dr. Eric Deans, addresses members of the local business community and other stakeholders at the opening session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.
Commerce

Work Progressing on Special Economic Zones

Work on the planning and implementation of special economic zones, which will form part of the Logistics Hub infrastructure, are advancing, even as the Government continues to engage and energize the business community to capitalize on the opportunities the project presents. Chairman of the Logistics Task Force, Dr. Eric Deans, updated the local business community on Tuesday, January 21, at...
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, addresses the opening of a two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium for Jamaican companies and investors, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21. The symposium is being staged by the JCC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), under the theme: ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Business Landscape’. Professor Shirley made a presentation on the topic: ‘Building Out the Physical Infrastructure’.
Commerce

Dredging of Harbour to Accommodate Larger Vessels on Track

Dredging of the Kingston Harbour, as part of the Government’s Global Logistics Hub development, is awaiting selection of an approved bidder, who will manage operations at the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT). This was stated by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, at the opening of a two-day symposium on the Jamaica...
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Commerce

Self-Start Fund Moves to Recover $40 Million in Outstanding Loans

The Self Start Fund (SSF) is appealing to delinquent borrowers to repay loans as it moves to recover some $40 million in outstanding amounts. “This overdue amount has caused us to be taking drastic actions against these customers…so we are pursuing them through the courts, ceasing assets where we have the rights to, and undertaking other methods in order to...
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