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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams listen to a point being made by President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Francis Kennedy at a post logistics hub symposium press briefing held on January 29, at Jamaica House.

Clearer Understanding of Logistics Hub

A significant number of senior business executives and leaders say they now have a clearer understanding of the Jamaica Logistics Hub initiative, and how it can facilitate unprecedented growth and economic prosperity. Speaking at a press briefing, held at the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, responds to a question at a post logistics hub symposium press briefing held on January 29, at Jamaica House. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams.

Government to Stage Logistics Hub Symposium for Int’l Investors

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (3rd left), listens to a point being made by Executive Director, Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock, during Monday’s (Jan. 27) graduation ceremony for the 14 participants in the inaugural automotive and marine vehicle repairs and painting programme. Others (from left) are: Chairman, Edge Chem Jamaica Limited, William McLeod (left); graduates Martin Joseph, and Orville Francis; and University of Technology (UTech) Vice President, Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship, Professor Gossett Oliver (right). The function was held at Lillian’s Restaurant, UTech, St. Andrew.

Fourteen Graduate from Automotive, Marine Repair and Painting Course

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (at podium), emphasizes a point while addressing Thursday’s (January 23) closing ceremony for the agency’s first Export Max development programme, at its New Kingston offices.

Logistics Hub to Improve Competitiveness

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), shares a light moment with (from left), Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis; and President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Francis Kennedy. Occasion was the closing session of the two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub symposium at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday, January 22.

Two-Day Logistics Hub Symposium A Success – Minister Hylton

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).

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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 high-level benchmarking of Jamaica’s offerings against key international competitors, based on current and future industry trends. “The purpose of the...

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.

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Jamaica Urged To Learn From Other Logistics Hub Projects

Jamaica is being urged to explore other logistics hubs around the world and learn from their strengths and weaknesses, in order to develop its own successful programme. “There’s a lot of competition out there. There is huge investment in transportation facilities around the world... you have to kind of look at what their strengths are, and rebuild... based on what...

Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.

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Address by Minister, the Hon. Anthony Hylton to the Jamaica Logistics Symposium

The staging of this Symposium is a remarkable demonstration of public-private partnership in support of the transformation of the business and socio- economic landscape of Jamaica. This Private Sector-led Symposium has been billed as an event primarily aimed at informing local investors and the business community in general about Jamaica’s Logistics Initiative. Indeed, it is important to note that...

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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...

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.

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Big Results From Logistics Hub Project This Year – World Bank Rep

World Bank Representative to Jamaica, Giorgio Valentini, says that Jamaica could begin to see some “big results” from the Global Logistics Hub Initiative this year. He was addressing the opening day of the Jamaica logistics hub symposium at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on January 21. The World Bank has been a key player with the Government and the...

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.

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Country Must Adapt to Fast Pace of Global Trade – Francis

Former Executive Director, International Trade Centre, Patricia Francis, says opportunities to be presented by the Logistics Hub initiative are “real”, so the country must adapt to the fast pace of global trade, in a manner that will bring the greatest level of prosperity. “This can only happen if the public and private sectors, as well as civil society, act in...

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.

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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...