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Posted on 14/03/2025
Jamaica Ripe for Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Bu...
Posted on 14/03/2025
Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth
AUBYN Hill, the minister of industry, investment, and commerce, has made a sweeping call to private sector stakeholders to aid in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Beryl with an eye for more resilient structures. The minister, a St Elizabeth native, invited members of Lydford Mining Company and Jamaica Institution ...
Posted on 13/02/2023
New standards to govern international mobile telecommunications needed – Taylor
Newly appointed head of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Rodney Taylor, says new standards to govern international mobile telecommunications are needed as the Caribbean moves inevitably towards 5G technology. Taylor’s comments come against the background that the Caribbean is now...
Posted on 13/02/2023
Senator Hill Wants Local Consortium to Undertake Caymanas SEZ Development
Jamaican investors are invited to form a consortium to undertake the development of the proposed Caymanas Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in St. Catherine. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call, while addressing a...
Posted on 08/02/2023
Construction, Technology Contracts Secured from Trade Mission to Guyana
Jamaica’s recent trade mission to Guyana was a success, with several contracts established, especially in construction and technology, to supply Guyana with building materials and technological support. The construction supplies, which are soon to be exported, will aid in the...
Posted on 08/02/2023
Exporters urged to see Guyana as emerging trade frontier
Around 60 business operators and managers recently returned to Jamaica after embarking on a mission in Guyana to scout more trade opportunities. The delegation, which visited between January 24 and 27, was one of the first major initiatives after...
Posted on 08/02/2023
Developing Social Enterprise Legislation
The Government is moving closer to developing legislation to regulate and guide the social enterprise sector in Jamaica. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said that consultations are being undertaken...
Posted on 02/02/2023
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT READINESS PROJECT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) is inviting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to submit applications for the Public Procurement Readiness Project. The project will be implemented by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The project...
Posted on 31/01/2023
Tax Talk for Registered Businesses
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...
Posted on 31/01/2023
Jamaica, Guyana Partnership strengthened through Trade Mission
Jamaica’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has led a second Trade Mission to Guyana with over 70 members representing 40 companies forming the Jamaica Delegation. This Trade Mission to Guyana was very privileged to...
Posted on 31/01/2023
Guyana hosts the largest private sector delegation from the Caribbean
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment, & Commerce led an inward Jamaica Private Sector delegation, facilitated by the Guyana Government, Office of Investment (Guyana Invest). Meetings have been held in collaboration...
