Local company Kande’s Delights is making its mark in the gastronomy industry, offering a range of rich and flavourful ice creams and sorbets to satisfy the taste buds. The nine-year old company, established by Kevin Dean in 2015, manufactures a variety of dairy and non-dairy treats to meet the needs of every customer.   Kande’s Delights ice creams and sorbets...

As BirdShack Fried Chicken gets ready to open its fifth store in Jamaica, the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wayne Cummings, says the strength of the economy and the ease of doing business in the country have given the entity the confidence to spread its wings. The new store, which will be located at 18-1/2 Red Hills Road, Kingston will...

Transforming Jamaica's finest cocoa beans into exquisite chocolate bars has been the passion of Co-founder of Pure Chocolate Jamaica, Wouter Tjeertes. Mr. Tjeertes’ journey into the world of chocolate began long before the inception of Pure Chocolate Jamaica. As a young pastry chef in Holland, he honed his craft in chocolate and pastry shops, guided by mentors who instilled in...

The Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT), the new and improved way of facilitating trade through Jamaica’s borders, continues to enhance Jamaica’s business and trade environment. This Government of Jamaica (GOJ) initiative, operated by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), was developed to improve the ease of doing business and enhance the country's competitiveness, while bringing together various Border Regulatory Agencies...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill is expressing confidence that Newport West will become a world class logistics facility and a competitive resilient economic zone. Presenting the Government’s position at recent meeting with a delegation from the European Union (EU) Investment Bank, and other officials, the Minister states that the EU is prepared to provide...

The annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival continues to be a highly anticipated event for small and medium-sized enterprises, providing the opportunity for them to showcase their products and make important business contacts. Some 59 booth holders participated in this year’s staging, held recently at the picturesque Newcastle grounds in the cool hills of St. Andrew. Among them was Founder/Chief...

Businesses looking to optimise their supply chain operations and expand their global reach are being urged to take advantage of benefits available through the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) regime. The Zones, which are governed by the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), are designated areas across the country that offer special tax benefits and fiscal incentives, regulations and infrastructure to...

Hailing from a small farming community in St. Andrew East Rural, Julia Bonner Douett always knew that her passion would, one day, lead to much success. The current Director of Standards at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Mrs. Bonner Douett will grace the stage at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, on October 16, to be pinned with a...

The Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) has emerged as a vital platform for promoting the island’s tourism industry and fostering economic growth. An annual event organised by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), JAPEX brings together wholesalers, tour operators, and travel agents with Jamaica’s leading tourism suppliers to conduct business. The event is regarded as the single most important business...