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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right), and Regional President for Cemex South, Central America, and the Caribbean, Alejandro Ramirez (centre) cut the ribbon symbolising the official commissioning of Caribbean Cement Company Limited’s $6.7-billion (US$42- million) Debottleneck Project at its Rockfort facility in Kingston on June 26. The project is aimed at boosting cement production in the country. Joining in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby; Chairman, Carib Cement, Parris Lyew Ayee; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; Managing Director, Carib Cement, Jorge Martinez; Chairman, Trinidad Cement Limited, David Inglefield; and Chargé d
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right), and Regional President for Cemex South, Central America, and the Caribbean, Alejandro Ramirez (centre) cut the ribbon symbolising the official commissioning of Caribbean Cement Company Limited’s $6.7-billion (US$42- million) Debottleneck Project at its Rockfort facility in Kingston on June 26. The project is aimed at boosting cement production in the country. Joining in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby; Chairman, Carib Cement, Parris Lyew Ayee; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; Managing Director, Carib Cement, Jorge Martinez; Chairman, Trinidad Cement Limited, David Inglefield; and Chargé d'Affaires, Embassy of Mexico in Jamaica, Cecilia Barros.

Carib Cement Company Commissions Major Project to Increase Production

Caribbean Cement Company, on Thursday (June 26), officially commissioned its $6.7-billion (US$42-million) Debottleneck Project. The project is designed to enhance the production capacity and operational efficiency at the company’s Rockfort facility, which is pivotal in meeting the growing local demand...
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Latoya Richards Franklin.
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Latoya Richards Franklin.

Jamaica Continues to Modernise Trade Systems
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Chairman, MJS Industrial and Technology Park, Michael Subratie, and Executive Chairman, Musson Group, Paul B Scott, during the opening ceremony for the MJS Industrial and Technology Park in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 24.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Chairman, MJS Industrial and Technology Park, Michael Subratie, and Executive Chairman, Musson Group, Paul B Scott, during the opening ceremony for the MJS Industrial and Technology Park in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 24.

Strategic Steps Being Taken to Attract More Businesses to Manufacture in Jamaica
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right) cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Garmex Free Zone Redevelopment and Expansion project (Phase 1) on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Monday (June 23). Also participating are (from left) Director of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FCJ), Kirk Benjamin; FCJ Corporate Secretary, Dirkette Cooper; FCJ Managing Director, Dr. Donald Farquharson; FCJ Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley; Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill; and FCJ Director, Dr. Kofi Nkrumah Young.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right) cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Garmex Free Zone Redevelopment and Expansion project (Phase 1) on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Monday (June 23). Also participating are (from left) Director of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FCJ), Kirk Benjamin; FCJ Corporate Secretary, Dirkette Cooper; FCJ Managing Director, Dr. Donald Farquharson; FCJ Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley; Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill; and FCJ Director, Dr. Kofi Nkrumah Young.

PM Opens Garmex Free Zone Phase 1 Expansion
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer.

Ministry Launches Programme to Continue Trade Reform Efforts

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President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox
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Local Tech Companies Demonstrate Innovative Solutions They Can Provide

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Innovation Exchange Pitch brought together 11 local tech companies and representatives across various industries to demonstrate the innovative solutions they can provide for the domestic and international markets. Held on Wednesday (June 18), at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, the Innovation Exchange Pitch aimed to raise awareness about the capabilities of Jamaican tech companies among corporate...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, delivers the main address during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) 40th Annual Awards Banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 12.
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Private Sector Urged to Champion Productivity

The private sector is being urged to lead the charge in boosting productivity, driving growth, and accelerating national development. This was the charge from Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks. She was speaking during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) 40th  Annual...
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General Manager at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Orville Hill, addresses the recent media launch of the upcoming Jamaica Agribusiness Investment Forum (JAIF) at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew.
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JSIF a Key Partner in Upcoming Agribusiness Investment Forum

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is a major partner in the staging of the upcoming Jamaica Agribusiness Investment Forum (JAIF). The event, slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from September 17 to 19, aims to unlock investment opportunities in the agricultural sector. As a major partner, JSIF has committed funding support of approximately $100 million...
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Acting Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (left), contributes to discussions during a Hurricane Ready & Resilient forum on Tuesday (June 10), at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi Country Office in Kingston. At right is UNDP Communications Analyst, Gillian Scott.
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MSMEs Encouraged to Create Business Continuity Plans

Entrepreneurs in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector are being encouraged to create business continuity plans to boost their resilience to a major storm or hurricane. The advice came from Acting Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, who was a panelist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Hurricane Ready...
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Acting Senior Director for Accreditation, Training and Quality Management at JANAAC Global Accreditation, Gabrielle Andrade Bell, underscores the critical role of accreditation in supporting Jamaica’s trade competitiveness and economic growth during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
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JANAAC Urges SMEs to Harness Accreditation for Growth and Global Access

JANAAC Global Accreditation is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to leverage accreditation as a strategic tool for business expansion, operational strengthening, and global market access. Acting Senior Director for Accreditation, Training and Quality Management, Gabrielle Andrade Bell, emphasised the vital role of accreditation in strengthening Jamaica’s trade competitiveness and economic growth during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer, JANAAC Global Accreditation, Dr. Yvette Castell, participates in a Jamaica Iinformation Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (June 3).
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June 9 is World Accreditation Day

World Accreditation Day (WAD) will be observed on June 9 under the theme: ‘Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)’. JANAAC Global Accreditation will spearhead a series of local events to highlight the role of accreditation in enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs. The observance will feature a commemorative service at the Stadium Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kingston on Saturday,...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), in discussion with (from left) President and Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, Christopher Zacca; President, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Sydney Thwaites and Executive Director, JMEA, Kamesha Blake, during the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Manufacture 360° Conference, at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on May 29.
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Manufacturers Urged to Take Advantage of Productive Input Relief Programme

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is urging manufacturers to take advantage of the Government’s Productive Input Relief Programme, which facilitates duty-free importation of specific items intended for productive use. “It’s not just for the big man; it’s for everybody who is going to manufacture, so we are encouraging manufacturers of all sizes to get...
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