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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), looks on as Chairman, Wisynco Group, William Mahfood (left), presents Alex Fagon with his certificate during the graduation ceremony for 350 operators in the micro, small and medium sized-enterprise (MSME) sector who participated in the Wisynco/Coca-Cola Foundation ‘Growing Together’ initiative. The ceremony was held at The Ruins, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona on May 25.

MSMES the Backbone of the Economy – Senator Morris Dixon

The Government remains committed to the growth and development of the micro, small and medium sized-enterprise (MSME) sector, which continues to play a pivotal role in the country's economy, says Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open Adam and Eve Day Spa’s new location on Old Hope Road in Kingston on Wednesday (May 15). Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Managing Director, Adam and Eve Day Spa, Kimisha Walker; and Executive Chairman, Garth Walker; and Advisor to the Minister of Tourism, Paige Gordon.

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne, delivers the keynote address during Tuesday’s (May 14) official opening ceremony for the Revv Up Registration EXPO at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was co-hosted by the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ).

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill

Online Platform Launched to Facilitate Training on Beneficial Ownership

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), cut the ribbon to open the new R.A. Williams Distributors Limited facility in the New Brunswick Village in St. Catherine, recently. Observing (from left) are Chief Operations Officer, R.A. Williams Distributors Limited, Jewel Reid; Founder and Chief Quality Officer, Evelyn Williams; and Chief Executive Officer, Audley Reid.

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), engages (from left) Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Kamesha Blake; President, JMEA, Sydney Thwaites; Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Head of Service Delivery and Responsible Officer at EAL (part of the Enginuity Group), Dr. Daniel Tromans, at the Manufacture 360° conference at the AC Hotel in St. Andrew, on May 8. It was hosted by the JMEA.

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Government Continues to Implement Strategies to Enhance Skills Development in Labour Force

The Government continues to implement several strategies to enhance skills development in the labour force, says Minister without Portfolio with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. She said these are being undertaken to fill the gap between the skills available and those required, particularly in areas that are critical to modern manufacturing...

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Montego Bay Free Zone Company Limited Looking to Enhance Awareness of its Activities

The Montego Bay Free Zone Company Limited (MBFZ) plans to enhance internal and external communications and create partnerships for successful social engagements in order to improve awareness of its commercial activities. Accordingly, the entity will seek to participate in international events, engage in social marketing initiatives, and conduct local missions during the 2024/25 financial year. Details of these are outlined...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.

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Environmental Sustainability a Priority for SEZ Development

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is placing emphasis on environmental sustainability as the country develops as a logistics hub. JSEZA’s Chief Executive Officer, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, said the entity has received recognition from international bodies such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for including sustainable practices in assessing permit applications and other processes. “One of...

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SEZs’ Role in Generating Jobs and Sustaining Low Unemployment Underscored

The role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in sustaining Jamaica’s low unemployment rate, which fell to a record 4.2 per cent in late 2023, is being underscored by the State entity promoting and facilitating investments in SEZs. These zones have emerged as vibrant hubs of commercial activity, driving employment opportunities and facilitating knowledge transfer across multiple sectors. This comes against...

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, shares insights into the developmental plans for the Caymanas Special Economic Zone during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get the Facts’ television programme.

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Caymanas SEZ to Be Transformed into a Mini Municipality

The Caymanas Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in St. Catherine will be transformed into a mini municipality once fully developed, says Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton. She disclosed this during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get the Facts’ television programme. The transformative project, being led by the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), is...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.

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JSEZA Continues to Advance Logistics Hub Initiative

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) continues to make positive strides in the development of Jamaica's resilient Logistics Hub Initiative. This strategic endeavour is poised to revolutionise the region's economic landscape by leveraging Jamaica's geographic location and fostering collaboration among Caribbean nations. “We are right at the centre of the world and if you know anything about us being...

Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.

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JIPO Continues to Educate Public about IP Rights

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) continues to foster public education and safeguard intellectual property (IP) rights across Jamaica. In a recent interview with JIS News, the agency’s Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, Shantal English, cited the abundant presence of intellectual property in everyday life, ranging from innovative creations to artistic endeavours. “Intellectual property is everywhere. It speaks about the creations...