Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, has lauded the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) for the positive impact it has had on Jamaica’s economy over its 30 years of existence. She also credited MBFZ for the significant investment opportunities it has provided for both local and foreign investors; the employment opportunities...

Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says Jamaica is poised to reap success from the second staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF), as a result of significant strides being made to ensure that the country is more business friendly for investors. “We have laid the ground work for an improved business friendly environment, characterised largely by...

The Government remains committed to strengthening the country’s business environment, through the introduction of key reforms that will facilitate greater investment opportunities and put the country on a path to sustained economic growth. This was stated by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, during the National Competiveness Council 5th annual business environment reform roundtable on February 26,...

The Anti-Dumping & Subsidies Commission (ADSC) will be hosting a two-day training seminar on March 4 and 5, 2015 titled: “Unleash the Power of International Trade Rules”. The seminar will cover anti-dumping, subsidies countervail, safeguards, rules of origin and World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement. Jamaican businesses, as they position themselves for economic growth and competitiveness in the increasingly open...

Members of the Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (MSME) sector in Hanover are being urged to take advantage of the opportunities presented at the mobile business clinic initiative, staged by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). Speaking at the launch of the clinic, being held at the Lucea Parish Church Hall in Lucea, Hanover, from February 24 to 25,...

The Montego Bay Free Zone in St. James holds pride of place as being the largest facilitator of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services in Jamaica. Approximately 17 firms currently operate out of well over 100,000 sq. ft. of space, and growing, with a workforce of approximately 7,000 persons, and counting. Assistant Vice President in charge of the Free Zone, Gloria...

Vice President for Export and Market Development at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Robert Scott, says the country can reap tremendous benefits from development of the local film industry, including tapping into the trillion-dollar global movie-making market. He said that in addition to honing local talent, the island can attract a huge chunk of the production budget, estimated at 30 per...

Local talents in scriptwriting, directing, producing and acting will get the opportunity to showcase their craft to the world, at the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Film Festival slated for July 7 to 11 in Kingston. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 17, Film Commissioner and Manager of Creative Industries at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Carole Beckford, said...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is urging Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to seek international standard certification so that they can be competitive in the global marketplace. He made the remarks during the presentation of the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 9001: 2008 Certificate to AMG Packaging and Paper Company during a tour of the...