The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), through its Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme, has joined TBR Lab in launching Carbon Shift, the Caribbean’s first comprehensive climate tech acceleration programme. This collaboration marks a continued pivot by the Development Bank of Jamaica toward fostering innovation and entrepreneurship as key drivers of sustainable development. Led by TBR Lab, Carbon...

The Ministry of National Security has made strategic and sustained investments in the digital modernization of Jamaica’s law enforcement infrastructure, since 2020. “Nearly $1.5 billion has been invested in… ICT (Information and communication technology) devices… and close to $2 billion in the upgrade, expansion and enhancement of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) radio and data communications infrastructure,” Chief Technical Director,...

Strong international interest in Jamaica’s beauty and personal care industry is one of the positive outcomes from the staging of Expo Jamaica 2025. Vice President of Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton, said that Jamaica is poised to capitalise on this lucrative market. “They [showed] strong interest [in this area]. When you think of the natural resources that we...

A new day has dawned for the parish of St. Thomas with the opening of the $6-billion Morant Bay Urban Centre on Thursday (May 15) by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The facility, which will serve as a centralised location for businesses and government services, is expected to spur economic development for the transformation of St. Thomas,...

A delegation from Trinidad and Tobago is in the island as part of a business mission aimed at increasing trade and investment between the countries. The four-day Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Trade Mission got under way on Monday (May 12), with a ‘Doing Business With Jamaica’ seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The mission is...

A total of US$18.3 million has, to date, been invested in Jamaica’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to foster growth and innovation in the sector. Programme Manager for the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Boosting Innovation Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BIGEE) Programme, Christopher Brown, says this represents investments made through the initiative since its inception in 2020. “This is an investment by the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is perfectly positioned to lead the charge in making the Caribbean the centre for investment and growth. He noted that the country’s proximity to the major markets, including the United States East Coast, makes it a top-five exporter in the Caribbean and a key player in global...