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Acting Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Althea Matthews (second left), shares a moment with her team (from left) Director of Public Education and Public Relations, Roshane Reid; Export Certification Administrator, Ockeem Thomas; and Senior Legal Counsel, Kanika Tomlinson, at the successful conclusion of a recent virtual Export Information Workshop hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).

Exporters Empowered to Seize Opportunities in Global Markets

Scores of local entrepreneurs, exporters and persons looking to enter the export market gained valuable insights and tools to expand or seize business opportunities, at a two-day Export Information Workshop hosted by The Trade Board Limited (TBL). Held in conjunction...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

Minister Hill Lauds SBAJ

Manager for Licensing at the Jamaica Trade Board, Christina DuHarris, shares valuable information on motor-vehicle importation, during the agency — Manager for Licensing at the Jamaica Trade Board, Christina DuHarris, shares valuable information on motor-vehicle importation, during the agency's ‘Best Practices’ webinar, held on November 27.

Jamaica Trade Board Hosts Webinar on Motor-Vehicle Importation

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (centre), shares a photo opportunity with President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ), Garnett Reid (left) and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mavis Bank Coffee Factory, Norman Grant, at the SBAJ’s 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday, November 25. The event was held under the theme ‘Grow Your Business with Opportunities and Networking’.

PHOTOS: SBAJ’S 50th Anniversary Banquet

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), with Executive Director of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Sacha Vaccianna Riley, and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dennis Zulu (right), at the United Nations (UN) Jamaica 2024 Partnership Forum, held on Tuesday (November 26), at the Summit in Kingston.

Industry Minister Highlights Strength of Public-Private Partnerships

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

10 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the need for a change in perception about workplace productivity. He said that productivity is not just about tasks completed within the confines of an office, noting that it should also be measured by other factors impacting the workforce. “It extends far beyond that, encompassing the innovations...

10 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

JAMPRO Hosts Investment Forum

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently hosted its Local Direct Investment Forum, under the theme: ‘Jamaica Business Gateway: Unlocking Economic Potential Through Digital Transformation’. Held in the Business Auditorium at its Head Office at 18 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston, the forum provided key insights into how Jamaica’s business landscape is evolving through innovative solutions like the Jamaica Business Gateway (JBG)...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

10 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Being Positioned as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Government is positioning Jamaica as a regional hub for technology and innovation as part of the economic growth strategy. The Minister, in a speech delivered by Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer, during the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) President’s Breakfast Forum at the Grand-a-View Restaurant and...

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, shares initiatives to bolster support to the micro, small and medium-size enterprise (MSME) sector, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

10 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

JBDC to Launch Cosmeceutical Incubator Next Year

Come next year, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will launch a cosmeceutical incubator to cater to the rapidly growing market for body and spa products, essential oils, and other wellness-related goods. The facility’s establishment will be supported by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the World Bank. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the JBDC, Harold Davis, made the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), converses with young male micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat, in recognition of International Men’s Day. The event held at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). From left are: Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), One-on-One Educational Services, Ricardo Allen; Managing Director, Dawson Trading Company Limited, Jordan Dawson, and CEO of Shavuot Farms, Joel Harris.

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Minister Hill Encourages Jamaican Men to Build Strong Families

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging men to continue improving their involvement with their families. Speaking during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat with selected young male Micro Small and Medium Sized-Enterprise (MSME) owners at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19), Minister Hill noted that strong families are...

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (November 18).

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JBDC Reaffirms Support for MSME Growth

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is reaffirming its dedication to fostering growth and resilience among Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). This commitment was given by Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Harold Davis, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (November 18),which was hosted as part of the celebratory activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024....

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.

10 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Number and Scope of SEZs Being Increased to Attract Foreign Investments and Boost Exports

In recent years, Jamaica has focused on increasing the number and scope of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to enhance economic growth, attract foreign investments and boost exports. This development has been part of the country’s broader Global Logistics Hub Initiative, which aims to position Jamaica as a critical player in international trade. Under the current leadership of Chief Executive Officer...