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November 2022
 

18 November 2022

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Jamaica launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2022, on November 15, at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus.

Agribusiness Operators Encouraged to Retrofit Operations

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 18 Nov 2022    donovan.saunches   
Agribusiness operators are being encouraged to utilise the EXIM Bank’s ‘Energy Loan’ product to retrofit their operations to accommodate energy efficiency fixtures, energy conservation and alternative energy projects. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call during his address at the launch of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Jamaica Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2022 on November 15, at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus. He said the facility will assist in supporting greater diversity in the country’s energy...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (third right), participates in a ground-breaking ceremony for FosRich Company Limited’s new multistorey supercentre at 76 Molynes Road in Kingston, on Wednesday (November 16). Also breaking ground are (from left) Assistant Manager, Real Estate Portfolio, Proven Wealth Limited, Alyssia Senior; Grace Kennedy Pension Fund Chairman, Hon. Douglas Orane; FosRich Co-Founder, Marion Foster; CEO and Founder, FosRich, Cecil Foster and Senior Vice President, PROVEN Group Asset Management, Richard Gordon.

FosRich Company Limited Lauded for Business Model

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 18 Nov 2022    donovan.saunches   
Electrical products distributor and pipe manufacturer FosRich Company Limited has been hailed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, for its progressive business model. “FosRich has grown by leaps and bounds with new products, new locations, new partners, and an increase in employment from three employees. I have no hesitation in commending your business model of focused growth and expansion,” the Minister said. He was speaking at a ground-breaking ceremony on November 16 for a major multistorey supercentre at 76 Molynes Road in Kingston, which will...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), assists Wisynco Group Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Mahfood (second right), with a package of St. Mary Banana Chips, which is distributed by the entity’s Lakes Pen facility in St. Catherine, during a tour of the plant, on Wednesday (November 9). At right is Wisynco’s Director of Manufacturing, Devon Reynolds.

Industry Minister Encourages JMEA Members to Export More

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 18 Nov 2022    donovan.saunches   
Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) members are being encouraged by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, to capitalise on the country’s export opportunities, Speaking during a tour of the Wisynco Group’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in St. Catherine on Wednesday (November 9), Senator Hill said there is a US$4.5 billion gap in Jamaica’s trade with other countries. “In other words, we import US$5.975 billion, and we export US$1.41 billion. I know you’re exporting. But I want to see you [Wisynco] and your fellow businesses in the...


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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

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