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, 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...

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, 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...

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....

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...

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,...