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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Changan brand of vehicles in Jamaica by Dominican entity Bella Castle International Limited on Wednesday, (December 4) at 74-76 Old Hope Road, Kingston. The event coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, established on December 4, 1964.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Changan brand of vehicles in Jamaica by Dominican entity Bella Castle International Limited on Wednesday, (December 4) at 74-76 Old Hope Road, Kingston. The event coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, established on December 4, 1964.

PHOTOS: Launch of Changan Brand of Vehicles in Jamaica

 
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).
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).

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

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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’.
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

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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.
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Industry Minister Highlights Strength of Public-Private Partnerships

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says public-private partnerships have demonstrated the strength of institutions and reflect a commitment to inclusive growth. “When we leverage public-private partnerships, we are fostering infrastructure development, creating opportunities for our youth and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” the Minister said. “This is to ensure that...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
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Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity

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JAMPRO Hosts Investment Forum

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
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Jamaica Being Positioned as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub

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JBDC to Launch Cosmeceutical Incubator Next Year

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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

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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....
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