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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right) engages with employee at Sagility, Christena Henry, during a tour of the global service provider’s new site in Angels, St. Catherine, at the official opening on Tuesday (June 6).

Sagility’s New Angels Facility to Provide Over 1,200 Jobs

Global service provider Sagility officially opened its fifth facility on Tuesday (June 6) at Angels in St. Catherine, which will provide employment for more than 1,200 more Jamaicans. They will add to the more than 3,600 persons who are already...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), listens to remarks by Group Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Associates Limited (RAL), Lisa Lake, during the prelaunch of Krispy Kreme on Waterloo Road in St. Andrew on May 31. RAL is the local franchise holder of Krispy Kreme.

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Jewellery Makers Invited to Participate in Workshop

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central, Karl Samuda (right), celebrate as matriarch of the Lee Family, Icyline Lee (third left) cuts the ribbon to officially open the 76 RHR Business Centre in Kingston on Wednesday (May 31). Also sharing the moment are (from left) AVP Service Delivery and Country Manager, Sutherland Global, Claude Duncan and Directors of the Lee’s Group – Patrick Lee, Ronald Chai, Sharon Lee-Hendrickson, and Sarah Chai.

Gov’t Looking to Further Expand Jamaica’s BPO Sector

Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Anthony Shaw (second left), shakes hands and holds a signed Memorandum of Understanding with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (second right). Others (from left) are General Manager, DBJ, Hugh Grant and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, JBDC, Harold Davis. They attended the Growth and Expansion of MSMEs through Innovation and Capacity-building (GEMINI) Grant pilot programme launch, at the DBJ Head Office in Kingston on Wednesday (May 31).

Capacity-Building Support Now Available for MSMEs Under GEMINI Programme

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), shares in light conversation with (from left) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department and Country Representative for Jamaica, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Tariq Alli; Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Viera and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer, at the launch of the ‘MSME Business Roadshow’ on May 30 at the IDB offices in St. Andrew.

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MSMEs to Benefit from Business Roadshow

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to undertake a national initiative to strengthen the capacity of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) across the country. Dubbed ‘The MSME Business Roadshow’, the national outreach will expose MSMEs to the network of support services offered by the Ministry, its agencies and partners. It...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill,(third right) and President and Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Aquarium, Dr. Brian Davis (second left) display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the exploration of opportunities in the blue economy. Looking on (from left) are Director of Policy at the Georgia Aquarium, Dr. Dayne Buddo; President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox; and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Mrs. Kelli-Dawn Hamilton. Others from (background, left) are Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Oliver Mair, and Jamaica’s honorary consul to Atlanta, Dr. Elaine Bryan. The MoU was signed at a reception hosted by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday (May 24).

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Government of Jamaica and Georgia Aquarium Sign Blue Economy MoU

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Georgia Aquarium, as Jamaica explores opportunities in the blue economy towards national development. The MoU was signed at a reception hosted by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday (May 24), and formed part of...

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Jamaica Trade Information Portal to Be Updated and Expanded

Plans are in place to update and expand the Jamaica Trade Information Portal (JTIP), says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The upgrade will see the platform becoming more user-friendly and accessible in Spanish and French. The portal provides access to information on cross-border activities for business owners and investors, in accordance with the World...

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Returning Residents Urged to Utilise Jamaica Business Gateway

Returning residents who are interested in starting a business are being encouraged to utilise the recently launched Jamaica Business Gateway for assistance. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who gave the advice, said the electronic platform will assist persons to overcome obstacles associated with business development. “Please go to the Jamaica Business Gateway or come...

President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation, Shullette Cox.

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35 More Processes to Be Added to Jamaica Business Platform

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will collaborate with key partners to introduce an additional 35 government processes to the ‘Jamaica Business Gateway’ over the next two years. The virtual platform, which was launched by JAMPRO on Wednesday (May 17) at the AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston, allows ready access to some of the essential services needed to do...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), is greeted by President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, ahead of the launch of the ‘Jamaica Business Gateway’ virtual platform held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston on Wednesday, May 17. At left is Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry.

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JAMPRO Launches Online Portal for Companies to Do Business with Government

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has launched a new online portal to provide companies with the information and resources needed to interact and do business with government. The 'Jamaica Business Gateway' platform will enable members of the public and private sector to easily access the essential services related to government processes required for business development. Speaking at the launch, held at...

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) listens to a comment from Group Export Manager, Wisynco Group Limited, Stephen Dawkins (second right), during the ‘Step Up Export with Trade Agreements’ seminar held on Tuesday (May 16) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Kingston. Others sharing in the conversation (from left) are Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer, The Trade Board Limited, Dr. Hugh Blake; Chair, Trade Facilitation Board Sub-Committee of the Trade Board Limited, Daenia Ashpole and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Norman Dunn.

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Exporters Urged to Make Use of Preferential Trade Agreements

Local businesses are being encouraged to utilise the various trade agreements that are available under preferential terms to boost earnings and increase exports for the country. Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, in making the call, said that these agreements give local producers a competitive advantage in accessing regional and international markets. “What I am encouraging...