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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently partnered with the Jamaica-USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) and the Jamaica Consulate General for Southeast States, to host JUSACC’S annual Power Lunch and Business Expo in Davie, Florida. The event brought together stakeholders from the Jamaican diaspora and the business community in Florida to network and learn about opportunities inContinue reading “JAMPRO Presents Business Opportunities to Jamaican Diaspora in South Florida”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) encourages parents to invest in staple textbooks, such as dictionaries and atlases, and offers cost-saving tips when these are being purchased for school-aged children. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, the CAC’s Director of Research, Racquel White, said while the Ministry of Education and Youth providesContinue reading “CAC Encourages Parents to Invest in Staple Textbooks”

THE NATIONAL Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) has allocated $100 million for an e-commerce fund to assist small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) expand their digital footprint. Through a partnership with the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), the ‘EXIM Ecommerce Funder’ will finance up to 80 per cent of the associated costs of criticalContinue reading “EXIM Bank sets up $100m loan fund for SMEs to expand digital footprint”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says with medical cannabis gaining significant international traction, Jamaica remains on the cusp of being a major legal transshipment hub. Speaking at the fifth CanEX Jamaica Business Conference and Expo, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. JamesContinue reading “Jamaica Poised to Become A Major Medical Cannabis Industry Player”

The first cohort of 114 persons, who participated in the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, have graduated and are now expected to bolster the leadership capacity in the rapidly growing industry. The programme, which was launched in 2020, allows GSS firms to upskill their employees into new areas of management and provides the workersContinue reading “First 114 Apprentices Graduate from Global Services Sector Programme”

More young men are being urged to join the pool of workers in the country’s Global Services Sector (GSS). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call, while addressing the recent graduation ceremony for the first set of 114 graduates of the GSS apprenticeship programme. “I want to seeContinue reading “More Young Men Urged to Enter GSS Sector”

In a clever reference to the export of knowledge services through Jamaica’s growing BPO Sector, Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill said the graduation of 114 GSS apprentices under the Global Services Sector Project should be seen as added support for Jamaica’s growing export industry. “Talent continues to be Jamaica’s competitive advantage in the global outsourcingContinue reading “We Have Another 114 Export Workers in Jamaica Says Hill at GSS Graduation “

With just 12 per cent of the working population having a pension and/or retirement scheme, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill has encouraged VM Pensions Management Limited to go after the remaining market share. The minister was speaking at the launch of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association Retirement Account (JMEARA) onContinue reading “Go for the Unpensioned | Investment Minister Urges VM Wealth”

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC). Ms. Shirley, who has been a member of the IAAC since 2010, was appointed the role of Vice-Chair on August 19, following a unanimous vote during elections held at the IAAC’sContinue reading “JANAAC CEO Elected New IAAC Vice-Chair”

Kingston, Jamaica – Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce has welcomed the reduction in price announced by Restaurants of Jamaica, operators of KFC for some of its products. The Minister said the reduction is appropriate given a similar announcement issued last month by the Jamaica Broilers Group. “I have noContinue reading “Aubyn Hill Says KFC Price Reduction a Welcome Move for Consumers”