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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), congratulates Founder and Chief Executive Officer, STEM Builders Learning Hub, and winner of the MSME Masters Business Pitch Competition, Kavelle Hylton, during the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce MSME Linkages day event at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer; Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Chief of Operations, Jamaica, Karisa Ribeiro; and Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Dr. David Lowe.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), congratulates Founder and Chief Executive Officer, STEM Builders Learning Hub, and winner of the MSME Masters Business Pitch Competition, Kavelle Hylton, during the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce MSME Linkages day event at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer; Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Chief of Operations, Jamaica, Karisa Ribeiro; and Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Dr. David Lowe.

IDB Official Affirms BIGEE’s Role in Driving MSME Growth Across Jamaica

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Chief of Operations for the Caribbean Region, Karisa Ribeiro, says the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme remains instrumental in driving the expansion of several micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Jamaica. “To...
Director, Local Economic Development at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.
Director, Local Economic Development at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.

Hundreds of LEIs Now in Formal Economy
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing the recent National Commercial Bank (NCB) SME Conference at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing the recent National Commercial Bank (NCB) SME Conference at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

MSMEs A Key Growth Driver – Minister Hill
The six-member all-female team from Charlemont High School that placed first in the fashion category of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Upcycling Competition with a floor sweeping dress design constructed from recycled jeans materials. They received their prizes during a ceremony held at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) offices in Kingston on July 18.
The six-member all-female team from Charlemont High School that placed first in the fashion category of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Upcycling Competition with a floor sweeping dress design constructed from recycled jeans materials. They received their prizes during a ceremony held at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) offices in Kingston on July 18.

CAC Hosts Upcycling Competition
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), present Founder and Chief Executive Officer, STEM Builders Learning Hub, and winner of the MSME Masters Business Pitch Competition, Kavelle Hylton (third right), with a $2-million grant from the Commerce Ministry during Tuesday’s (July 15) Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSME) Linkages Day event at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew. They are joined by (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer; Chief of Operations, Jamaica, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Karisa Ribeiro; and Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Dr. David Lowe.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), present Founder and Chief Executive Officer, STEM Builders Learning Hub, and winner of the MSME Masters Business Pitch Competition, Kavelle Hylton (third right), with a $2-million grant from the Commerce Ministry during Tuesday’s (July 15) Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSME) Linkages Day event at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew. They are joined by (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer; Chief of Operations, Jamaica, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Karisa Ribeiro; and Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Dr. David Lowe.

Gov’t Recommits Supporting MSMEs – PM Holness

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) linkages day event at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in Papine, St. Andrew, on July 15.
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$668 Million Approved for Local Film Productions

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says $668 million has been approved for local film productions under the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI). He said that the funds, which will be disbursed shortly, will benefit 91 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMES). “This is a priority sector because of its inherent value to our national culture and its...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) linkages day event at the University of Technology campus in Papine, St. Andrew, on July 15.
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Gov’t Empowering MSMES to Scale Up Exports

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that Government continues to empower micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to increase exports and enter new markets. “Through Export Jamaica and the Export Academy, we are ensuring that Jamaican businesses, large and small, can identify new markets, understand trade rules and compete with confidence,” he said. He was addressing an...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, centre), signs the Westlands Expansion Project agreement during a ceremony held at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), Port Bustamante, Kingston, on Thursday (July 10). Other signatories include (from left, seated) Chief Executive Officer, KFTL, Captain Jedrzej Mierzewski; Senior Vice President, CMA Terminals Holding, Emmanuel Delachambre; Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) Chairman, Alok Jain, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley. Among those looking on is Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (standing right).
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Westlands Expansion Project Agreement Signed to Boost Kingston’s Container Storage Capacity

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), on Thursday (July 10), signed an agreement for the Westlands Expansion Project, which aims to increase container storage capacity and facilitate near-port logistics. Signatories to the agreement include Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; PAJ Chairman, Alok Jain, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Christopher Jarrett (right), examine a shirt sold by Hoffycial Yaadie, as the owner of the company, Maxine Hoffman (left), converses with them. The occasion was the opening of the 11th staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (July 10).
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Scores of Entrepreneurs Display Jamaican-Made Products at ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show

One hundred and eighty entrepreneurs and small-business owners have been given the opportunity to display a wide range of Jamaican-made products at the 11th staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show. The two-day event, which is being held on July 10 and 11, provides an avenue for local producers and creatives to showcase their wares, while networking with potential...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the signing ceremony for the Westlands Expansion Project, at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), Berts 9-11, Port Bustamante, Kingston, on Thursday (July 10).
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$80 Million Invested in Road Improvement Works at Newport West

Government and private-sector partners have invested $80 million in the improvement of roads at Newport West to enhance the overall economic development and efficiency of the area. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing the signing of an agreement for the Westlands Expansion Project at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited on Thursday (July 10). He...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses Friday’s (July 4) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.
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Senate Approves 2025 Regulations for Large-scale Projects Tax Relief

The Large-Scale Projects (Tax Relief) (Application) Regulations, 2025, were approved in the Senate on Friday (July 4). Piloting the regulations, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said the framework was designed to clearly outline approval requirements and streamline the application process for entities seeking benefits under the Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries Tax Relief Act,...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), joins in the breaking of ground for the Loshusan New Kingston supermarket in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (July 1). Others participating in the ground-breaking are Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson (second left); Chief Executive Officer of Loshusan Supermarket, Bruce Loshusan (third left); Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (fourth left); and other personnel from the business.
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Loshusan New Kingston a Signal of Confidence in the Economy – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the investment being made by the Loshusan family in the construction of a supermarket in New Kingston is a signal of confidence in the Jamaican economy. “We are receiving signals that are saying to us that the business community has immense confidence in the economic programmes of the Government...
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