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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (second right), shares a moment with members of the Concentrix management team during a recent visit to one of the company’s major operational hubs in the Montego Bay Free Zone in St. James. Also pictured (from left) are Concentrix executives – Senior Director, Real Estate, Pablo Rojas Morales, and Senior Manager, Facility Management, Ivan Estevez; Vice President, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Logistics, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Gloria Henry; and Concentrix Senior Supervisor, Facility Management, Jada Fennell. Concentrix is a global technology and services leader operating in more than 70 countries, providing customer‑experience management and digital transformation solutions for leading international brands.

Jamaica Showing Strong Post-Hurricane Recovery Momentum – State Minister Seiveright

Just over five weeks after the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Jamaica is demonstrating strong recovery momentum, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. He told JIS News that...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during Tuesday’s (December 2) ground-breaking ceremony for Tropical Sugar Company Limited in Chesterfield, Clarendon, situated opposite the former Monymusk Estate. The factory, to be developed at a cost of approximately US$50 million, is expected to revitalise the sugar industry in south Clarendon, creating an estimated 2,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Prime Minister Holness Emphasises Shift from Post-Hurricane Relief to Economic Recovery

Jamaica’s newest Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant, situated within the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas.

St. Thomas Benefits from $350m KFC Investment and Jobs for 55 Residents at Morant Bay Urban Centre

President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jason Russell (right) and sister, Anna Kaye Russell.

Montego Bay Business Owners Urged to Reopen Where Possible

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left) and Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) General Manager, Jorge Martinez (right) converses about the production of cement during a tour of the company’s plant in Rockfort, Kingston on Friday (November 7). The tour was conducted to view the production of cement.

Industry Ministry Keeping Close Watch on Prices Following Hurricane Melissa

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special press briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 6).

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Minister Aubyn Hill to Lead Strategic Plan for Reopening Community Shops

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has been tasked with developing a strategic plan to support the reopening of small community shops across Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a special press briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 6). He noted...

Chairman of the Private Sector Coordination Committee, Senator Keith Duncan, adresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 6).

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Private Sector Steps Up for Hurricane Melissa Response

Chairman of the Private Sector Coordination Committee, Senator Keith Duncan, says the private sector has been working in different areas to support the Hurricane Melissa relief efforts across the island. He notes that, to date, support has been extended to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) in developing its hub-and-spoke system for relief distribution, including logistical assistance. “We have provided warehouse...

Chief Information Officer (CIO), Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), André Williams.

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JCA Urges Donors to Coordinate Relief Shipments Through Registered Charities

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is urging individuals who intend to donate large quantities of relief items in response to Hurricane Melissa to coordinate with registered local charities. Chief Information Officer, André Williams, explained that individuals are permitted to clear a “reasonable quantity” of approved relief items. However, shipments such as 100 pairs of shoes will be classified as commercial...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

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Jamaica Provides Supportive Environment for Investors

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is providing an increasingly supportive environment for investors, with modern irrigation systems, streamlined export channels, and strong integration between agriculture, tourism and industry. Addressing participants at the Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, Senator Hill highlighted...

Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden (seated front row, second left), shares in a group photo with delegates at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 323 (Circular Economy) meetings, following the opening session at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, from October 13 to 17. The event brought together representatives from more than 30 countries to advance global standards promoting sustainability and resource efficiency.

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Jamaica Hosts ISO Technical Committee Meetings

Standardisation representatives from more than 30 countries gathered in Montego Bay, St. James, from October 13 to 17 for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 323 (Circular Economy) meetings. Hosted by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), the high-level event attracted professionals, academics, policymakers, environmental experts, and private-sector leaders, all working towards reshaping global production and consumption patterns....

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC)

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JBDC Opens Registration for MSME Capacity-Building Workshop

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) invites entrepreneurs and business owners to register for its upcoming ‘Managing a Business’ Workshop, tailored to strengthen the operational framework of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Slated to begin on Tuesday, November 4, the sessions will be held online via Zoom every Tuesday throughout November, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The full...

Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, gives the welcome address at the ‘Meet-The-Buyer’ Symposium co-hosted by the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) and NHF on Tuesday, October 14, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites.

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Owners of MSMES Trained in Performance-Driven Procurement Practices

Fifty private-sector stakeholders, mostly owners of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) were recently trained in performance-driven procurement practices, through a collaborative effort between the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) and the National Health Fund (NHF). The ‘Meet-The-Buyer’ symposium, held on October 14 at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston, saw contractors and consultants who have worked on NHF procurements...