There is an “urgent need” to invest in Jamaica’s workforce, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. Speaking during the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Business Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 18), Senator Morris...

Twenty-eight current and former employees of the Trade Board Limited (TBL) were recognised for their dedication to Service Excellence, at a recent staff awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The event was held under the theme ‘Recognising Commitment to Service and Excellence’ and was hosted as part of TBL’s 40th anniversary celebrations. It provided an...

The Trinidad and Tobago-based ANSA McAL Group of Companies will be investing more than $150 million in its operations in Jamaica this year as part of the management’s strategic thrust to improve the entity’s efficiency and profitability. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anthony N. Sabga III, made the disclosure while addressing a special reception hosted by the entity for Jamaican business...

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...

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...

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...

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...