The Trade Board Limited (TBL) is encouraging exporters to apply for certificates of origin to benefit from duty concessions. Issuing of the certificate of origin enables qualifying Jamaican products, exported under various preferential trade agreements, to be granted concession in the form of duty free or reduction of duty. Public Relations Officer at the TBL, Rushelle Whyte, said that having...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that as at Friday, July 5, 2024, it is discontinuing the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) service via its online payment platform at jamaicatax.gov.jm. This means, that as of July 5, taxpayers will no longer be able to use the EFT option currently available on TAJ’s website to electronically transfer funds directly from...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is encouraging clients to embrace its latest innovation, the Contactless Clearance Process (CCP). Supervisor for Marine Operations at the JCA, Winston Gray, issued the invitation while speaking during the Government-At-Your-Service Marketplace at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Monday (June 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. The CCP facilitates the...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) recently celebrated the exceptional contributions of four outstanding Special Economic Zone (SEZ) entities to Jamaica's economy. These accolades, known as the SEZ Awards, align closely with Jamaica Vision 2030, the Logistics Hub Initiative, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasising excellence in sustainable development practices. Among the recipients, leading global outsourcing...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Business: Transforming Investment and Enterprise in Jamaica...

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to register for the upcoming webinar that is being hosted by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) as part of its Virtual Biz Zone series. The webinar, titled 'Exploring E-commerce Payment Gateways for MSMEs', will be held on the Zoom platform on June 18 at 10:00 a.m., and will be conducted...

A total of 1,353 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have received support totalling US$5.5 million under the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme, being implemented by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). The programme, aimed at promoting sustainable and robust growth among established MSMEs and scalable start-ups, is making an impact in the Jamaican business community, said...

Jamaica’s national accreditation agency has been rebranded with a new name and refreshed identity that better reflects the entity’s position as a globally recognised accreditation organisation. The new-look JANAAC Global Accreditation will focus on promoting global trade, increasing consumer confidence and market access through internationally accepted accreditation and training services. The revamped image, including new logo, brand colours, vision and...

KINGSTON, June 9 (JIS): The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) will be staging its 2024 Licensing Expo across the six resort areas, beginning Tuesday, June 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Other locations include the Board Walk Shopping Village in Negril, Westmoreland, on June 20; Hibiscus Lodge in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 4; Hotel...