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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the 21st Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Regional Investment and Capital Markets Conference, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston

Minister Hill Urges Consortiums for JSE Listings

Companies seeking to list on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) are being urged to form consortiums as a strategy to access capital for growth. The call came from Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, during...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (second right), is flanked by (from left) President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Christopher Jarrett; President of the Montego Bay Chapter of the JHTA and Royalton Resorts Executive, Kerry Ann Quallo Casserly, and Montego Bay businesswoman and Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce Director, Nadine Spence, at the Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) business breakfast, in Montego Bay, on January 28.

State Minister Says Jamaica Moving from Stabilisation to Rapid Growth Acceleration

The 44 shops at the popular Border roadside eatery in St. Elizabeth that were reopened by the Government on January 16, following the rebuilding of the facilities.

Gov’t Committed to Inclusive Economy – PM

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (centre), is accompanied by President of the Pineapple Craft Traders Association, Claire Bruce (right), on a tour of the Pineapple Craft Market in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

2026 Brings Renewed Business Optimism – Seiveright

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), shares in the cutting of ribbon to officially open KFC Morant Bay at the Morant Bay Urban Centre in in St. Thomas on January 17. From left are Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin; Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) Managing Director, Mark Myers; Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; ROJ Marketing Director, Tina Matalon; and Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton Shirley.

KFC’s Expansion to Morant Bay a Symbol of Economic Decentralisation – Minister Hill

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) tours the grounds of the popular Border roadside eatery in St. Elizabeth, following the official ceremony to reopen the 44 shops at the facility on January 16. He is accompanied by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

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MSMES Will Receive Ongoing Support – PM

The Government will be providing ongoing support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as part of the national recovery and rebuilding process, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. In addition to interventions designed to restore commercial activity, the assistance includes business development services, and inclusive procurement opportunities to ensure that they can recover and prosper. Dr....

Chief Financial Officer of Tailwind Corporation (Jamaica) Limited, Kerwin Hamil, outlines the anticipated economic impact of the company’s newly designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) during an interview with JIS News.

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New SEZ in Montego Bay Expected to Generate Hundreds of Jobs

Tailwind Corporation (Jamaica) Limited, a newly designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is expected to generate hundreds of jobs and contribute billions of dollars to Jamaica’s economy when fully operational. The development, which will be located in Montego Bay, will comprise a 100,000 square-foot, multi-unit warehouse complex featuring 24 purpose-built units across six size configurations, ranging from approximately 3,500 to 7,500...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening of Wisynco Group’s Devon H. Reynolds Brewery and Manufacturing Facility in Lakes Pen, St Catherine, on Tuesday (January 13).

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Prime Minister Welcomes Jamaica’s Latest Global Credit Ratings

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the latest credit ratings from three international agencies and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening Jamaica’s fiscal position while fostering an enabling environment for business and investment. Speaking on Tuesday (January 13) during the official opening of Wisynco Group’s Devon H. Reynolds Brewery and Manufacturing Facility in Lakes Pen, St....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), looks at the contents of one of Wisynco Group Limited’s beer products being pointed out by the company

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WISYNCO’S New Brewery and Manufacturing Plant a Vote of Confidence in Jamaica

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says the establishment of a new Brewery and Manufacturing Facility by Wisynco Group is a strong endorsement of Jamaica’s manufacturing future and the country’s broader economic direction. Speaking with JIS News following the official opening of the US$35-million state-of-the-art plant in Lakes Pen, St. Catherine on Tuesday (January 13), Mr....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, second left), joins Director of Manufacturing and longest serving employee at Wisynco Group, Devon H. Reynolds (second right), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the entity

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PM Urges Increased Investments in Cutting-Edge Technologies

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has renewed his call for the country’s private sector to significantly increase investments in cutting-edge technologies to boost productivity and contribute to economic growth. He noted that investments in modern plants and technology are necessary to expand output, create resilient jobs, and strengthen the country’s long-term independence. “We have spurred growth by...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, engages vendors during a tour of the Border Business Kiosks in St. Elizabeth, during the development phase of the project.

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Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on January 16

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) will host the official reopening of the Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. Marking a significant milestone in the restoration and revitalisation of one of the parish’s key commercial centres, the reopening ceremony will feature a keynote address by Prime Minister, Dr. the...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright.

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State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public education, industry training, and enhanced support for local businesses by the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC). Following a high-level meeting with the Commission on January 8, State Minister Seiveright underscored the growing importance of trade remedies in protecting local producers...