ST JAMES, Jamaica – Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr Norman Dunn, is encouraging businesses to consider driving their operations utilising renewable energy. Dr Dunn, who was addressing the commissioning of a solar-powered plant at Austrojam Limited in Bluntas, St Elizabeth, on Saturday, said customers and big investors areContinue reading “Industry State Minister urges businesses to power operations with renewable energy”
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Senator Hill Leads Business Mission to Guyana
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is leading a delegation of local public and private-sector interests on a business mission to Georgetown, Guyana. The mission, from October 2 to October 7, will include scheduled engagements with relevant government entities, senior government officials and business-to-business (B2B) meetings to explore opportunitiesContinue reading “Senator Hill Leads Business Mission to Guyana”
Jamaica the most innovative Caribbean country — report
Jamaica, ranked at 76th on the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022, was the most innovative country in the region, when compared to its Caribbean island neighbours Trinidad and Tobago and Dominican Republic. However, the country fell two places below its 2021 ranking of 74th. The Dominican Republic placed 90th, jumping from 93rd last year, and TrinidadContinue reading “Jamaica the most innovative Caribbean country — report”
The benefits of company registration
Thinking that it would be a good thing to avoid taxes and other obligations, some Jamaicans run their businesses under the radar in the hope of more cash taken home at the end of the day. However, they are missing out on many opportunities, one of which is growth funding. Investors and bankers alike areContinue reading “The benefits of company registration”
Top local companies to be recognised at National Quality Awards
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Local companies in the service, manufacturing and agricultural sectors, and from among micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), will be recognised at the National Quality Awards (NQA) Ceremony and Banquet, on Thursday, October 13. The NQA, a brainchild of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), is the country’s first quality systems-based awardContinue reading “Top local companies to be recognised at National Quality Awards”
Trade Board Continues to Promote JTIP
The Trade Board Limited (TBL) continues to promote the Jamaica Trade Information Portal (JTIP), which provides exporters and importers with data on the regulatory requirements to conduct trade transactions via the Internet. On Thursday, October 6, representatives from the TBL presented the information portal to the United States Diplomatic Corps. The presentation demonstrated the tradeContinue reading “Trade Board Continues to Promote JTIP”
Chartered Accountants Urged to Help Pitch SEZs
Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) are being urged to support the Government’s pitch about investment opportunities in the country, particularly the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call as he addressed a recent taxation webinar hosted by the ICAJ.Continue reading “Chartered Accountants Urged to Help Pitch SEZs”
Chartered Accountants Urged to Help Pitch SEZs
Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) are being urged to support the Government’s pitch about investment opportunities in the country, particularly the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call as he addressed a recent taxation webinar hosted by the ICAJ.Continue reading “Chartered Accountants Urged to Help Pitch SEZs”
Minister Hill Leads Jamaican Mission to Guyana – Aims for Enhanced Collaboration for Growth
A large Jamaican delegation of public and private sector entities will embark on a mission to Georgetown, Guyana, scheduled for October 2nd – 7 th 2022. The mission will be led by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce. The mission to Guyana aligns with the thrust by Minister Hill toContinue reading “Minister Hill Leads Jamaican Mission to Guyana – Aims for Enhanced Collaboration for Growth”
Special Economic Zones Act Amendments to Ensure International Obligations Compliance
SENATOR Aubyn Hill said changes made in the Senate on Friday to the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act are to ensure compliance with international obligations. The proposed amendments to the SEZ Act include not allowing entities that carry out intellectual property activities within SEZs to operate after March 31, 2023. According to Hill, these establishmentsContinue reading “Special Economic Zones Act Amendments to Ensure International Obligations Compliance”
