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Executive Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (right), having a light exchange with egg farmer, Stephano Thompson, at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s MSME Business Roadshow, on February 20, at the JUICI Empowerment Centre in Clarendon.
Executive Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (right), having a light exchange with egg farmer, Stephano Thompson, at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s MSME Business Roadshow, on February 20, at the JUICI Empowerment Centre in Clarendon.

Trainee Start-Ups Receive $6.7 Million from HEART/NSTA Trust

For the 2024/25 fiscal year to date, funds allocated to HEART/NSTA Trust trainee start-ups amount to $6.7 million. This is part of the ongoing investment by the Trust in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector, in a bid...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshow held at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon on Thursday, February 20.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshow held at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon on Thursday, February 20.

MSMEs Urged to Take Advantage of Business Roadshows
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the St. James Municipal Corporation/Mastercard vendor engagement and training session held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square on Tuesday (February 18).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the St. James Municipal Corporation/Mastercard vendor engagement and training session held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square on Tuesday (February 18).

Local Craft Vendors Being Equipped to Tap into Global Handicraft Market
Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), is presented with the 2025/26 Throne Speech by President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson. Occasion was the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Custos Fuller deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), is presented with the 2025/26 Throne Speech by President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson. Occasion was the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Custos Fuller deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Jamaica Secured Critical Investments In 2024
Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for Fiscal Year 2025/26, on Thursday (February 13), at Gordon House. Custos Fuller was deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for Fiscal Year 2025/26, on Thursday (February 13), at Gordon House. Custos Fuller was deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

EU Programme to Establish Digital Transitioning Centres and Offer Training to 2,700 MSMEs

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All Roads Lead to Clarendon for MSME Business Roadshow

Juici Empowerment Park hosts 2nd entrepreneur showcase for 2025 Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, is set to host the second MSME Business Roadshow for 2025 at Juici Empowerment Park, Clarendon, on February 20. This initiative continues MIIC’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and business growth across Jamaica. Micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners will gain...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11).
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Significant Progress Made Since Implementation of Disabilities Act

Since the implementation of the Disabilities Act in 2022, Jamaica has made notable progress in several areas, including education, employment and accessibility. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., gave an update in a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11). “In education, we have improved access to quality education for children with disabilities...
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President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga.
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Business Leaders Looking Forward to 2025/26 Budget with Optimism

As the nation awaits the tabling of the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure on February 13, the business sector is optimistic of a strategic, forward-thinking Budget that addresses immediate challenges while laying the groundwork for sustainable, inclusive economic growth. Speaking with JIS News, President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, who represents 1,890 members, says, “We are...
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Doorstep Jamaica Limited team members with advisors and representatives of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), and Mscale, LLC.
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New Caribbean Venture Capital Fund Finances a Jamaican Early-Stage Firm

Caribbean Venture Capital Fund (“CVCF”), a new VC fund inspired by the Development Bank of Jamaica, is pleased to announce that it has secured approval from its Investment Committee to acquire a stake in Doorstep Jamaica Limited (“Doorstep”). The Fund, managed by CMGP LLC, a subsidiary of Mscale LLC, focuses on early-stage scalable businesses. CVCF is a US$ 50 million...
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Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton, delivering a presentation at the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (February 6).
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Businesses Encouraged to Capitalise on Trade Agreements

Jamaican businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of the island's existing trade agreements to boost competitiveness and expand into new markets. Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton, highlighted the significant opportunities available through these agreements, many of which, she said, are currently underutilised. She was speaking at the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the...
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Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (centre), converses with Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton (left) and Director, Stakeholder Relationship Management, JSEZA, Yenniek Hinds, during the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (Feb. 6).
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Jamaican Firms Urged to Keep a Close Eye on Trade Tensions

Amid rising fears of trade tensions, local firms are being urged to prioritise supply chain mapping to spot potential supply disruptions and develop contingency plans. Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown, in making the call, said that supply chain mapping was a successful strategy for businesses during the COVID-19...
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Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (centre), greets Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton (left), while Director, Stakeholder Relationship Management, JSEZA, Yenniek Hinds, observes. They were in attendance at the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, on Thursday (February 6).
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Jamaican Businesses Urged to Explore New Markets

In light of evolving global trade dynamics and recent trade tensions involving the United States (US), Jamaican businesses are being strongly encouraged to proactively diversify their markets, exploring both regional and international opportunities. Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown, has highlighted the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a particularly...
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