A delegation from Trinidad and Tobago is in the island as part of a business mission aimed at increasing trade and investment between the countries. The four-day Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Trade Mission got under way on Monday (May 12), with a ‘Doing Business With Jamaica’ seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The mission is...

A total of US$18.3 million has, to date, been invested in Jamaica’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to foster growth and innovation in the sector. Programme Manager for the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Boosting Innovation Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BIGEE) Programme, Christopher Brown, says this represents investments made through the initiative since its inception in 2020. “This is an investment by the...

Persons seeking to engage the services of laboratories are urged to ensure that only entities that display their certificates get their business. Making the call, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said when members of the public insist that labs are accredited, it also pushes those who are not accredited to get on board. The...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is perfectly positioned to lead the charge in making the Caribbean the centre for investment and growth. He noted that the country’s proximity to the major markets, including the United States East Coast, makes it a top-five exporter in the Caribbean and a key player in global...

Jamaicans are being cautioned against purchasing pharmaceutical drugs advertised on social media and similar platforms. This warning came from Pharmacy Council of Jamaica Chair, Dr. Ernestine Watson. She was speaking during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) inaugural Anti-Illicit Trade Forum, at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday (April 30). During the forum, it was revealed that despite...

The Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) 2025 is set for June 27 to 29 at the National Arena in Kingston. Now in its sixth staging, this year’s event will feature more than 100 exhibitors, showcasing an expanded array of local and international beauty (skincare and hair) wellness, and lifestyle products and services, while emphasising business development, innovation, and global partnerships....

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging entrepreneurs in the beauty and wellness sectors to take advantage of the industries’ vast economic potential. Speaking during Tuesday’s (Apil 29) media launch for the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) 2025 at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston, Minister Hill urged the stakeholders to...