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Official logo for the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s MSME Business Roadshow.
Official logo for the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s MSME Business Roadshow.

Industry Ministry to Engage MSMEs at Business Roadshows

The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) will partner with several private and public-sector entities to travel across the island to engage micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in a series of activities. The national initiative, dubbed the ‘MSME...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) looks on as Consultant Plastic Surgeon, University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Rajeev Venugopal (right), shows him something on a laptop, at the launch ceremony for the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Burn Care Facility fundraising initiative, hosted by Petrojam Limited at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (July 25). Also observing are (from left) Manager, Human Resource Development and Administration, Petrojam Limited, Colin Barnett and incoming General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Telroy Morgan.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) looks on as Consultant Plastic Surgeon, University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Rajeev Venugopal (right), shows him something on a laptop, at the launch ceremony for the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Burn Care Facility fundraising initiative, hosted by Petrojam Limited at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (July 25). Also observing are (from left) Manager, Human Resource Development and Administration, Petrojam Limited, Colin Barnett and incoming General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Telroy Morgan.

Fundraising Initiative Launched to Expand UHWI Burn Unit
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the Private Sector of Jamaica (PSOJ) Business Forum, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 18).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the Private Sector of Jamaica (PSOJ) Business Forum, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 18).

Minister Morris Dixon Identifies “Urgent Need” for Investment In Jamaica’s Workforce
The Trade Board Limited’s long-serving employees and top performers share a moment following the agency’s 40th Anniversary Employee Service Awards Ceremony, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 10.
The Trade Board Limited’s long-serving employees and top performers share a moment following the agency’s 40th Anniversary Employee Service Awards Ceremony, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 10.

Trade Board Limited Honours Long-Serving Employees
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), with Chief Executive Officer, ANSA McAL Group of Companies, Anthony N. Sabga III, during a reception hosted by the company for local business stakeholders on Thursday (July 6) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), with Chief Executive Officer, ANSA McAL Group of Companies, Anthony N. Sabga III, during a reception hosted by the company for local business stakeholders on Thursday (July 6) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

ANSA Group to Invest More Than $150M In Jamaica Operations

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Chief Executive Officer for the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, addresses the agency’s CEO Breakfast held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
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Accreditation Deemed Pivotal to Jamaica’s Growth And Development

Accreditation plays a vital role in the country’s growth and development, according to Chief Executive Officer for the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley. An accreditation is a formal recognition/approval given to an institution or programme by an authoritative body, which ensures that certain standards of quality and excellence are met, thereby fostering confidence and trust among various...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon, Aubyn Hill (third right), listens as President of EMD Sales, Elda Devarie (third left), outlines aspects to the company’s operations. Listening are President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (right) and other members of the Jamaican delegation. The Minister toured the company’s facility in Baltimore, Maryland, during his recent visit to Washington DC. EMD Sales is the largest distributor of Jamaican products in the Maryland and Washington DC area.
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PHOTOS: Minister Hill’s Trade Mission to Washington DC

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon, Aubyn Hill (third right), listens as President of EMD Sales, Elda Devarie (third left), outlines aspects to the company’s operations. Listening are President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (right) and other members of the Jamaican delegation. The Minister toured the company’s facility in Baltimore, Maryland, during his recent visit...
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Director of Information Systems and Records Management at the Trade Board Limited, Carl Morgan, presents on the findings of the entity’s ‘Step-Up Export with Trade Agreements’ project, at a seminar held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Kingston, on May 16.
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Trade Board Promotes Benefits of Agreements

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has been making a positive impact with its 'Step-Up Export with Trade Agreements' initiative, which was launched in May 2022. The project has two overarching goals, which are to promote the benefits of the nine preferential Trade Agreements/Arrangements managed by the entity and increase awareness of the underutilised/inactive agreements. These Trade agreements can provide various...
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Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, announces plans for the development of an Export Academy, while addressing the TBL’s recent ‘Step-Up Export with Trade Agreements’ Seminar at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.
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Trade Board Limited Develops ‘4E’ Export Strategy

A ‘4E’ strategy has been developed by the Trade Board Limited (TBL) to identify and resolve issues surrounding Jamaica’s exports. Trade Administrator and TBL Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, says this is among the strategies that are being pursued by the agency to support the country’s export growth. He was speaking at a recent seminar at the...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), presents the Top Exporter award to Managing Director of Home Choice Enterprise Limited, Kareema Muncey (centre) and Export and Marketing Manager at the company, Ali Muhammad, at the closing ceremony for cohort three of the Enterprise Development for Export Growth under the JAMPRO Export Max Programme, held on June 20 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
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Industry Minister Hails JAMPRO’s Export Max Programme

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max Programme is being hailed as a driver of business growth by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Delivering the keynote address at the closing ceremony for cohort three of the Enterprise Development for Export Growth under the initiative, held on June 20 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel...
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Auditor General, Pamela Monroe Ellis, addresses the opening session of the meeting of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Capacity Building Committee (CBC), the INTOSAI-Donor Cooperation and MOSAIC at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 20). Others (from left) are executive member of the Auditor-General’s Office in South Africa, Jan Van Schalkwyk; Auditor-General of South Africa, Tsakani Maluleke and Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Darlene Morrison.
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Role of Supreme Audit Institutions Underscored

Auditor General, Pamela Monroe Ellis, says Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) have a “fundamental role” to play in monitoring the climate-change activities of government, but must be enabled to do so through capacity development. SAIs are public bodies that audit government revenue and expenditure. Mrs. Ellis explained that for government to be effectively held accountable for their stewardship of public funds...
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Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, announces plans for the development of an Export Academy, while addressing the TBL’s recent ‘Step-Up Export with Trade Agreements’ Seminar at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.
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Trade Board Limited to Establish ‘Export Academy’

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has announced that plans are in place to establish an ‘Export Academy’ to help bolster Jamaica’s export capacity. The platform will be a free online service provided by the Government through the entity. Trade Administrator and TBL Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, informed that the academy will “reduce the uncertainty about how...
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