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

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

Private Sector Steps Up for Hurricane Melissa Response
Chief Information Officer (CIO), Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), André Williams.
Chief Information Officer (CIO), Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), André Williams.

JCA Urges Donors to Coordinate Relief Shipments Through Registered Charities
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.
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.

Jamaica Provides Supportive Environment for Investors
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.
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.

Jamaica Hosts ISO Technical Committee Meetings

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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...
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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...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Hon. Aubyn Hill, shares a light moment with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies, Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, during a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston recently.
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Industry Minister Urges Creatives to Register with Companies Office

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging stakeholders—particularly those in the creative and entertainment industries—to formalise their operations by registering with the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). Responding to a question during a recent press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, Senator Hill also urged members of the creative and entertainment industries...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, provides an update on the operations of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on September 23. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer.
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COJ Continues to Implement Changes to Improve Service Delivery

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) continues to implement important changes to improve service delivery, modernise its operations and provide more efficient and reliable access to business services. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, provided an update on the operations of the COJ during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on September...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), listen attentively as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon, outlines key developments during a press conference held at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 23).
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COJ to Undertake Company Register Cleanup to Bolster Anti-Money Laundering Framework

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will soon initiate a cleanup of its company register, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering framework and enhance transparency and compliance. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Registrar of Companies, Shellie Leon, provided an update during a press conference at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce in New Kingston...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks with reporters during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Tuesday (September 23), to provide an update on matters related to the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). He is joined by his Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer .
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Minister Hill Commends COJ Digitisation for Enhancing Service Delivery

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has commended the ongoing digitisation of operations at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), highlighting its positive impact on service delivery. He noted that between April and August 2025, the agency recorded 35,244 in-office visits—a reduction of nearly seven per cent compared to the 36,177 visits during the same...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.
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JBDC Accelerates MSME Digital Transformation under EU-Funded Initiative

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has ramped up efforts to drive the digital transformation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with at least 500 businesses set to digitise one internal process this year under the European Union (EU)-funded ‘Digital Jamaica’ Project. The three-year initiative, launched in 2023, is managed by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce and...
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