The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce in collaboration with its agencies and departments, is observing Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) from November 17-22. With a packed schedule of events already underway, the week, under the local theme: ‘Engaging MSMEs for Growth and Resilience’, aims to showcase the creativity, resilience and innovation of Jamaican entrepreneurs, while providing critical resources to micro,...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering national economic growth, streamlining operations and championing innovative strategies to advance Special Economic Zone (SEZ) development. In a recent interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), JSEZA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, outlined the organisation’s strategic focus on empowering its workforce, refining legislation and leveraging technological...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is making significant strides in strengthening its offerings, with a key focus on creating a framework that will enable Intellectual Property (IP) companies to benefit from Special Economic Zone (SEZ) incentives. This development forms part of JSEZA’s ongoing efforts to expand Jamaica’s SEZ landscape and attract investments in high-growth sectors, such as film...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for more local laboratories to get certified to international standard. He noted that certification by JANAAC Global Accreditation, the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) or the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), signals to the global marketplace that the entities are operating at the highest level. “Certification...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President for Exports, Sonja Linton, has highlighted the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in enhancing the country’s competitiveness and attracting the level of investments needed to grow the economy. “Investors seeking to establish operations in Jamaica’s key industries need to know that there is not only a ready pool of highly...

Members of the Senate recently approved the Trade (Amendment) Act, 2024, which was piloted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. He explained that insertion of new subsections in Clause Two of the legislation allows the Minister to facilitate importers who ordered or purchased consignments prior to the effective date of the prohibition Order -...

Persons interested in participating in the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) upcoming ‘Virtual Biz Zone’ are being reminded that the registration deadline is November 11. The webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m., will focus on cybersecurity basics for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). It will be led by Corporate Paralegal from ThinknChange, Sashana Perry, who will...