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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, closes the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 14.

Increased Investment Interest From Middle East In Caribbean

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says investment interest from the Middle East is growing in the Caribbean. “I was able to have discussions with partners, whom I brought here earlier this year, and they are reviewing how they look...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), with (from left) President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley; Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FJC), Lyttleton Shirley; and Deputy Chairman, Barita Investments, Paul Simpson. Occasion was a PAJ Investor Tour of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), ports and logistics facilities, which began at the proposed site of the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in St. Catherine. The tour, which took place on Thursday (June 16), was organised for global investor delegates/participants from the World Free Zones Organization’s Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE), 2022, taking place in Montego Bay from June 13 to 17.

Long-Term Tax-Free Benefits For Investors In Caymanas SEZ

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaking during a ‘Riverside Chat’ panel discussion at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference on Wednesday (June 15), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.

Persons Cautioned About Using Cryptocurrencies

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Diaspora Urged To Invest In Jamaica

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the opening summit of the World Freezones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022 on Monday (June 13) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

UNCTAD Praised For Leading Change In Trade

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Jamaica To Capitalise On Investment Opportunities From World Free Zones Conference

Jamaica intends to capitalise on investment opportunities coming out of the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) 2022, while taking advantage of the occasion to learn from its global partners, says President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation JAMPRO, Diane Edwards. Speaking to JIS News during Tuesday’s (July 14) session of the conference, which is being...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Lorice Edwards-Brown, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

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Food Safety Remains A Priority For MIIC

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), through its departments and agencies, continues to ensure that food remains safe for consumers. Addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Lorice Edwards-Brown, said the Ministry takes its responsibility and mandate seriously in ensuring that food is wholesome for the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses attendees at the official opening of Itel’s new U$7million state-of-the-art business process outsourcing (BPO) facility, during a ceremony at its location at Chalmers Avenue in Kingston on Wednesday (May 25).

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PM Welcomes US$7M Investment in the Midst of a Pandemic

Entrepreneurs must be encouraged to do well and grow their businesses, is the word from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he called for increased support for local businesses to become successful and contribute to the continued growth of the country’s economy. “There is nothing wrong with doing well in business; there’s nothing wrong in making a profit....

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, recently. Seated at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

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Physical Inspection Of Commodities At Borders To Be Improved

To facilitate ease of trade, inspection matrices and protocols have been finalised to improve efficiency in the physical inspection of commodities at the borders by Border Regulatory Agencies (BRAs), says State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. He points out that the Veterinary Services Division (VSD), Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) National Exporters’ Month Breakfast Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (May 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Building Back Stronger Through Exports’.

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Legislation To Facilitate Manufacturing And Export Up For Review

Several pieces of legislation governing manufacturing and export are being targeted for review by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce. This is with a view to effecting changes, where needed, that will serve to spur increased activities in these areas, thereby contributing to Jamaica’s attainment of higher levels of sustainable economic growth. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right), introduces President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon Ram Nath Kovind (second right), to Cabinet Ministers, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 16). From left are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Jamaica Invites Investment By Indian Pharmaceutical Companies

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is inviting investment by Indian companies, particularly those involved in pharmaceuticals, in the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) in St. Catherine. Speaking with JIS News, the Minister said the approximately 1,000-acre campus, which will be developed under the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA regime, is an opportunity to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, cuts the ribbon to officially launch Magna Motors Dealership Limited’s (Hyundai) new state-of-the-art facility and seventh anniversary celebrations, at the entity’s Oxford Road address, St. Andrew, on Thursday (May 12). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Magna Motors Dealership (Jamaica), Erick Gutierrez.

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Jamaicans Urged To Look For Overseas Business Opportunities

Local businesspeople are being encouraged to look for opportunities in other countries, even as Jamaica continues to court international investments. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the move will assist the country’s expansion into overseas markets. “We want to see investors come into Jamaica and we are encouraging Jamaicans to go and invest elsewhere as well. In...