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Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s Small Business Expo and Conference.
Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s Small Business Expo and Conference.
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JBDC Small Business Expo Returns on May 30

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Small Business Expo and Conference returns with the 13th staging on May 30, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grand flagship business and networking event is slated for The Jamaica Pegasus...
Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Fundamentals of Business’ workshop.
Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Fundamentals of Business’ workshop.

Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Register for JBDC Workshop
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton (second right) and Acting Vice President, Investment and Linkages, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Gail Barrett (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the entities, while President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (second left) and Senior Director, Business Partners and Support Services, JSEZA, Licia Grant, prepare to affix their signatures. The agreement, which was signed on Wednesday (April 3) at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, will enhance coordination of investment promotion and marketing, improve information sharing and support export and investor relations. This strengthened cooperation between JAMPRO and the JSEZA is important for the effective implementation of the special economic zone regime and Jamaica’s integration into global supply and value chains, in alignment with the vision of the island as a global logistics hub.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton (second right) and Acting Vice President, Investment and Linkages, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Gail Barrett (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the entities, while President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (second left) and Senior Director, Business Partners and Support Services, JSEZA, Licia Grant, prepare to affix their signatures. The agreement, which was signed on Wednesday (April 3) at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, will enhance coordination of investment promotion and marketing, improve information sharing and support export and investor relations. This strengthened cooperation between JAMPRO and the JSEZA is important for the effective implementation of the special economic zone regime and Jamaica’s integration into global supply and value chains, in alignment with the vision of the island as a global logistics hub.

PHOTOS: JAMPRO and JSEZA Sign MOU to Strengthen Cooperation
Chief Designer at ZenDish Gardens, Andrine Cover, displays her products at the Made in Manchester Expo held at Scotiabank, Mandeville, Manchester today (March 31). The Made in Manchester Expo was designed to assist micro and small business women owners in the parish to raise their visibility, build brand recognition and grow their businesses.
Chief Designer at ZenDish Gardens, Andrine Cover, displays her products at the Made in Manchester Expo held at Scotiabank, Mandeville, Manchester today (March 31). The Made in Manchester Expo was designed to assist micro and small business women owners in the parish to raise their visibility, build brand recognition and grow their businesses.

PHOTOS: Made in Manchester Expo
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, speaking at the New Face of Food Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, held at the MEET Conference and Events Centre on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (March 28).
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, speaking at the New Face of Food Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, held at the MEET Conference and Events Centre on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (March 28).

Agriculture Ministry Working to Facilitate International Trade

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
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Homeowners, Developers Urged to Invest in Renewable Energy

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging homeowners and developers to invest in renewable energy solutions. “I really believe renewable water and renewable energy – solar, maybe wind in some places – must be a part of the buildout,” he said, while addressing the recent REMAX Power Brokers Coffee Break Event at The Jamaica...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, delivers a speech on behalf of Minister of State, Hon. Franklin Witter, at the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum on Monday (March 25), at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.
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Export Platform under JSWIFT 90 Per Cent Complete

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is collaborating with Jamaica Customs to complete the export component of the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JWIFT) for implementation in the upcoming fiscal year. Minister of State, Hon. Franklin Witter, in a speech read by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer, said that the export platform is almost complete. “The...
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Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan.
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BSJ Hosts Public Education Campaign in Ocho Rios March 21

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be hosting its ‘Outta Road Tour’ public education campaign on Thursday (March 21) to create awareness about the services provided by the BSJ that support businesses in the tourism sector. This information session will be held at the Hibiscus Lodge Hotel, Ocho Rios, commencing at 10:00 a.m. The initiative is being implemented under...
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Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (March 19).
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MSMEs in Agriculture Sector Urged to Adhere to Hygiene and Food-Safety Practices

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the agriculture sector are being encouraged to consistently adhere to hygiene and food-safety standards and practices. Director General for the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, says adherence is critical to the export potential of these businesses. “We often find some of the gaps being related to the hygienic...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), exchanges greetings with Head of Cooperation,  European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Aniceto Ruiz (left), while Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Justice Anderson, shares in the moment. Occasion was the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Case law Conference for the CARIFORUM Region, Mercosur and Chile, held recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.
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Brand Jamaica Must Be Protected – Senator Hill

The Government continues to enhance the development and protection of the intellectual property (IP) rights of Jamaicans as a key contributor to national development, says Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. “Brand Jamaica and the excellence of our products and services must be protected and not infringed if they are to contribute meaningfully to Jamaica’s growth...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers remarks during the final Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) ‘SEZ Unplugged’ workshop, hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Hotel on March 13.
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JSEZA Concludes Highly Successful Special Economic Zone Training Workshop Series

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has concluded a series of highly successful ‘SEZ Unplugged’ training workshops, which the entity organised as part of efforts to foster growth and development within special economic zones (SEZs). The workshops, which were held in February and early March, brought together industry experts, business leaders and stakeholders from various sectors to delve into...
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