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Manager for Anti-Money Laundering at the Companies Office of Jamaica, Inger Hainsley-Bennett, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Manager for Anti-Money Laundering at the Companies Office of Jamaica, Inger Hainsley-Bennett, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

COJ Expanding Online Service Offerings

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) says that by the end of the current financial year, its customers will witness an even broader array of online service offerings. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Manager for...
President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox.
President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox.

Minister Hill Leads Business Mission to Latin America, July 17-26
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), admires a canvas painting by artist Delroy Millwood (left). Occasion was the opening of the two-day Christmas in July trade show on July 11, at the National Arena.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), admires a canvas painting by artist Delroy Millwood (left). Occasion was the opening of the two-day Christmas in July trade show on July 11, at the National Arena.

Jamaica Welcomed 55,000 Visitors from July 4-10
The flyer for the 10th staging of the Christmas in July trade show to be held from June 11-12 at the National Arena in Kingston.
The flyer for the 10th staging of the Christmas in July trade show to be held from June 11-12 at the National Arena in Kingston.

Christmas in July Goes Big for 10th Anniversary
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Chairman, Standards Council, Jamaica Bureau of Standards, Wilfred Baghaloo; High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to Jamaica, His Excellency Deryck L. Murray; and President of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Kiran Maharaj. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the Chamber’s Trade Mission Jamaica 2024, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on June 26.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Chairman, Standards Council, Jamaica Bureau of Standards, Wilfred Baghaloo; High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to Jamaica, His Excellency Deryck L. Murray; and President of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Kiran Maharaj. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the Chamber’s Trade Mission Jamaica 2024, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on June 26.

PHOTOS: Opening Ceremony for T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce Trade Mission Jamaica 2024

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Exporters Encouraged to Apply for Certificates of Origin

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) is encouraging exporters to apply for certificates of origin to benefit from duty concessions. Issuing of the certificate of origin enables qualifying Jamaican products, exported under various preferential trade agreements, to be granted concession in the form of duty free or reduction of duty. Public Relations Officer at the TBL, Rushelle Whyte, said that having...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses Smart Mobile Solutions (SMS) Group’s launch of its Smart Tech 360 system on June 20 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
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Industry Minister Encourages Companies to Embrace Technology

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging companies to embrace the use of technology across sectors for increased productivity, to meet international demand and drive Jamaica’s global competitiveness. “The use of smart technology helps to streamline processes, automate tasks and optimise resource allocation across industries, such as manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and logistics,” he said....
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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Shullette Cox.
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Diaspora Members Encouraged to Sign Up for Gov’t-Led Business Missions

Diaspora members are being encouraged to sign up for government business missions as the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce commences engagements in some non-traditional markets in July. Since last year, the Ministry has spearheaded a series of export and investment business missions to the Caribbean, United States, Canada and London. “This year, we’re doing a lot of non-traditional markets....
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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.
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Four Outstanding SEZ Entities Receive Awards

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) recently celebrated the exceptional contributions of four outstanding Special Economic Zone (SEZ) entities to Jamaica's economy. These accolades, known as the SEZ Awards, align closely with Jamaica Vision 2030, the Logistics Hub Initiative, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasising excellence in sustainable development practices. Among the recipients, leading global outsourcing...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), responds to a question during a panel discussion at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 17). He is joined by (from left) Panel Moderator and JAMPRO President, Shullette Cox; Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Financial Group, Grace Burnett; Owner of Travellers Beach Resort and Founder of Throp Media, Winthrope Wellington; Chief Executive Officer of VM Finance Limited and VM Overseas Offices at the VM Group, Leighton Smith; and Managing Director of JN Fund Managers at JN Group, Brando Hayden.
AgricultureCommerceIndustryInvestmentJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Ripe for Business

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Business: Transforming Investment and Enterprise in Jamaica...
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Corporate Communications Manager, JBDC, Suzette Campbell.
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MSMEs Urged to Register for JBDC Webinar on June 18

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to register for the upcoming webinar that is being hosted by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) as part of its Virtual Biz Zone series. The webinar, titled 'Exploring E-commerce Payment Gateways for MSMEs', will be held on the Zoom platform on June 18 at 10:00 a.m., and will be conducted...
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General Manager, Project Management Office, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Hugh Grant (right); Chief of Operations, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Lorenzo Escondeur (second right); and Programme Manager, Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE), Christopher Brown (left), share a photo opportunity with representatives from five beneficiary companies under cohort five of the BIGEE Jamaica Business Fund (JBF). Occasion was the official signing ceremony for grant support to the five entities at the IDB head office in Kingston on June 12. From second left are General Manager, Associated Manufacturers Limited, Jason Garbutt; Chief Executive Officer, Spur Tree Spices Limited, Albert Bailey; Owner, Synergy Business Solution, Derron Grant; Director, Jerkorama Company Limited, Clive Myrie; and Director, E&A Jones Company Limited, Matthew Jones.
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US$5.5 Million in Support Provided to 1353 MSMEs under BIGEE Programme

A total of 1,353 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have received support totalling US$5.5 million under the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme, being implemented by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). The programme, aimed at promoting sustainable and robust growth among established MSMEs and scalable start-ups, is making an impact in the Jamaican business community, said...
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