Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, is appealing to Jamaicans to support the Rainforest Seafood Festival, noting that the event is in...

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley, is encouraging Jamaicans to support locally made products, in an effort to boost the country’s economic development. “We have to believe...

In an effort to improve the island’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) sector, the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has partnered with two entities to assist them with implementing...

Two new pesticides have been introduced to the market, giving farmers increased options in safeguarding their crops, while maximising yields. The products - Revus and Engeo - were officially launched...

Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Cayman Islands, Her Excellency Ambassador Paola Amadei, is dispelling misconceptions about the Economic...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is allaying concerns that the conclusion of an agreement with the International Monetary (IMF) could impact progress on the development of Jamaica’s...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has outlined the rationale for resuming the local scrap metal trade, come January 2013. Speaking at Wednesday’s (December 19) Jamaica House Media...

The scrap metal trade is set to resume in January 2013, with a revised regime and new set of regulations governing stakeholders’ operations. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon.  Anthony Hylton, says expectations for the development of Jamaica’s global logistics and transshipment hub are high among stakeholders in the business and trading community...

Entrepreneurs of micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being given an opportunity to invest in unique local scientific developments. These can be seen at the head office of...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is positioning Jamaica to tap into the lucrative animation industry. The global market for animation, inclusive of outsourcing activities, is estimated to gross earnings of...