Owners and operators of registered businesses are being invited to participate in a virtual workshop dubbed ‘Tax Talk 2023’, being organised by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) in partnership with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). The event will be held over two days on Tuesday (January 31) and Wednesday (February) 15 at 7:30 p.m. andContinue reading “Tax Talk for Registered Businesses”
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Jamaican Business Minister backs local content focus in Guyana … Encourages large Jamaica business delegation to find partners
Jamaicans believe that there are abundant business opportunities in Guyana and the country’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill said Tuesday that the Guyana Government’s focus on local content is no deterrent. Hill is leading a 75-member business delegation to Guyana, just three months after he visited the country with a smaller delegation. According toContinue reading “Jamaican Business Minister backs local content focus in Guyana … Encourages large Jamaica business delegation to find partners”
National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy Development Nearing Completion
The National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy, being developed by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), is nearing completion. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, told JIS News that the Policy, which is expected to be implemented this year, is “more than 85 per cent complete”. She informed that it will be usedContinue reading “National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy Development Nearing Completion”
Jamaica’s Business Ministry rebrands to help woo investors
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has been rebranded Jamaica’s Business Ministry. The rebranding was announced by Senator Aubyn Hill, minister of industry, investment and commerce, on Wednesday evening during a Rebranding and Quality Recognition ceremony held at the AC Hotel. Hill said one objective of the rebranding effort is to grow Jamaica exports,Continue reading “Jamaica’s Business Ministry rebrands to help woo investors”
Senator Hill to Lead Second Trade Mission to Guyana
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, will head Jamaica’s 60-member delegation to Guyana from January 23 to 28 for a second trade mission. The visit will focus on strengthening previously established partnerships with Guyanese businesses as well as increasing trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. Addressing a JamaicaContinue reading “Senator Hill to Lead Second Trade Mission to Guyana”
Local Businesses Seek New Buyers in Guyanese Market
Local businesses across various sectors will be exposed to new buyers in the Guyanese market as part of the second ministerial trade mission to the country. The mission, which will be led by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is scheduled to take place from January 23 to 28.Continue reading “Local Businesses Seek New Buyers in Guyanese Market”
Closing the pension gap
RESEARCH carried out by the International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, which was released last month, has found that more than a third of retirees are either unpensioned or do not have an income to sustain them. Coming out of the study, “The ILO has warned that old age-relatedContinue reading “Closing the pension gap”
Industry, Investment and Commerce Ministry’s 2023 Strategic Objectives Outlined
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s strategic objectives for 2023 will focus on increasing exports and local direct investments, and training unattached youth. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, outlined details of these during the Ministry’s Rebranding and Quality Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday (January 18), at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston.Continue reading “Industry, Investment and Commerce Ministry’s 2023 Strategic Objectives Outlined”
MSBM, JBDC sign strategic partnership to boost entrepreneurship
The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) last month signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to signify a strategic partnership to boost entrepreneurship and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) through the provision of resources which will assist businesses with improving their profitability and sustainability. The MSBM,Continue reading “MSBM, JBDC sign strategic partnership to boost entrepreneurship”
JBDC Embarks on US$72,000 Project to Strengthen Cultural and Creative Industries
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has embarked on a US$72,000 project to strengthen the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Jamaica. CCIs can be defined as those industries whose activities are based on cultural values or other artistic individual or collective creative expressions. Titled ‘UNESCO JAM NSS CCI – Economic and Social Impact ofContinue reading “JBDC Embarks on US$72,000 Project to Strengthen Cultural and Creative Industries”
