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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the sitting of the Senate on Friday (December 5).

Cabinet Approves Additional $42 Million to Restore Small Businesses

Cabinet has approved an additional $42 million to restore small businesses in parishes that were severely impacted during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said that the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, makes a point during his contribution to the Upper House on Friday (December 5).

COJ Reduces Fees for Businesses in Hurricane-Hit Parishes

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, makes a point as he provides an update on the recovery of small business impacted by Hurricane Melissa at Wednesday’s (Dec.3) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

44 Shops In Border, St. Elizabeth Back In Business

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

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.

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

The parish of St. Thomas is benefiting from a multimillion-dollar investment courtesy of Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ), local operators of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). The entity hosted a soft opening of its newest branch in Morant Bay, the parish capital, on Tuesday (December 2). Situated within the new Morant Bay Urban Centre, the undertaking represents an investment of $350 million...

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

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Montego Bay Business Owners Urged to Reopen Where Possible

Business leaders across Montego Bay, St. James are being encouraged to restart operations on a phased basis. A phased reopening, allows businesses to reassemble supply chains, rehire staff, and rebuild customer confidence, without overextending resources. President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry and proprietor of the renowned Pier One Restaurant family business, Jason Russell, said “it doesn’t...

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.

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Industry Ministry Keeping Close Watch on Prices Following Hurricane Melissa

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill says his ministry is monitoring commercial activities to prevent price gouging following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The Minister was speaking on Friday (November 7) during a tour of Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) at Rockfort in Kingston, where he viewed the company’s CEMEX Cement production. Senator Hill noted...

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...