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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Grant Awards Ceremony, held at the United States Embassy in Kingston, on Tuesday (April 8).

AFJ Awards Grants Totalling US$740,000 to Support Several Initiatives

Grants totalling US$740,000 have been awarded to 54 grantees by American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) to support several initiatives in the island. They include education, music, sports, homeless, health, skills training, gender-based violence, arts, coding, veterinary care, environmental protection, school-feeding...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, gives update at a post-Cabinet Press Conference on Wednesday (April 9) at Jamaica House.

Jamaica Not Immediately Affected by US-China Tariff Battle

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right) greets Managing Director of Intcomex Jamaica, Matthew DeLeon, at the recent opening ceremony of Intcomex Jamaica's Intcomexpo on April 3 at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston. Sharing the moment is Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International and Beaches Resorts, Adam Stewart.

Gov’t Creating Future-Ready Jamaica – Senator Hill

Head of Marketing, Scotia Bank Jamaica, Tonya Russell (left) and Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, Scotia Centre, Morris Nelson (centre), are shown potted plants by a representative from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Claudia Nelson, during a tour of the Authority's exhibition booth at EXPO Jamaica 2025, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 4.

PHOTOS: Expo Jamaica 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) speaks with designer, Vintage Chic, Shanna Campbell about her handmade pieces, during the opening ceremony for Expo Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in St. Andrew on April 3.

Gov’t Remains Committed to Facilitating an Enabling Investment Environment

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open EXPO Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 3. He is joined by (from left) Deputy President, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association Limited (JMEA), Kathryn Silvera; Executive Director, JMEA, Kamesha Turner-Blake; President, JMEA, Sydney Thwaites; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox; and Chairman, Expo Jamaica, Aswad Morgan.

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Government Engages with US Trade Representative on New Tariff Regime

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is actively engaging with the United States (US) Trade Representative and other relevant authorities “to seek urgent clarification” on the new US tariff regime. Speaking at the opening of EXPO Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on April 3, he said the United States Government...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Buyers Reception Cocktail held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (April 2). The event, hosted in collaboration with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), served as a key prelude to Expo Jamaica 2025, bringing together local and international buyers to discuss trade and investment opportunities in Jamaica.

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PHOTOS: JMEA Buyers Reception Cocktail

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Buyers Reception Cocktail held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (April 2). The event, hosted in collaboration with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), served as a key prelude to Expo Jamaica 2025, bringing together...

Executive Director of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Nadia Morrison.

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Visit the Public Procurement Commission Booth at Expo Jamaica

Entrepreneurs and business operators looking to tap into lucrative government contracts are being advised to visit the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) booth at Expo Jamaica 2025. PPC will be among several entities showcasing their goods and services at the four-day trade show, which will take place from April 3 to 6 at the National Arena and the National Indoor Sports...

Chair, Outsource2Jamaica 2025 Conference, Gloria Henry.

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Outsource2Jamaica Conference to Feature Expanded Buyer and Broker Opportunities

Organisers of the Outsource2Jamaica 2025 (O2J2025) conference are expanding the number of buyers and brokers facilitated during the event, slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James on April 10. The year’s fifth staging, organised by the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), is being held under the theme ‘Driving Excellence: Talent, Technology and Transformation’. Speaking during a...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with President of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Omar Fennell, at the Chamber’s awards banquet held at the Bloomfield Professional Centre in Mandeville on Saturday (March 29). The Prime Minister delivered the keynote address at the event, which was held under the theme: ‘Shielding Our Businesses, Recognising Excellence in 2024.’

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Municipal Authorities Will Be First on SPEED Agenda – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness, says the municipal authorities will be the first to receive attention as Government moves to reduce bureaucratic hurdles under the Streamlining Processes for Efficiency and Economic Development (SPEED) programme. “I have appointed a Minister, [Senator the Hon.] Ambassador Audrey Marks to focus on that. Her mandate is to undertake a comprehensive review of...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Montego Bay Free Zone’s (MBFZ) 40th Anniversary Client Awards Ceremony in St. James on Thursday (March 27).

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Montego Bay Being Positioned for Long-Term Growth – Dr. Chang

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says investments in Montego Bay by Government and private sector stakeholders are positioning the city for long-term stability and growth. He highlighted projects in infrastructure, tourism and business operations, with more to come on stream. “The investments that have been directed into Montego Bay creates the foundation for...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of the Export Expansion Clinic at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26).

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Agriculture Ministry Empowering Exporters to Tap into Overseas Markets

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has launched an Export Expansion Clinic to provide new and existing exporters of local products with the technical support they need to enter and expand into overseas markets. Among those targeted are farmers, agro-processors and other stakeholders, who will benefit from information and advice on exporting various products, market opportunities and strategies to...