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Minister of Inusdtry, Investment aand Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill engages in conversation with (from left) Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager — Caribbean Country Department and Country Representative, Jamaica Tariq Alli, CEO of Jamaica Business Development Centre Valerie Veira, and permanent secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) Sancia Bennett-Templar following the launch of the IDB/MIIC Roadshow on Tuesday. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

IDB champions MSMEs to lead economic growth

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 01 Jul 2023    admin   
The Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) top Caribbean executive Tariq Alli said that the hemispheric bank is championing the growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to drive the sustained economic growth of Jamaica. Pointing to IDB studies that indicate MSMEs, which number about 400,000, contributing around 44 per cent to Jamaica's gross domestic product, Alli, the IDB country representative for Jamaica and general manager of the Caribbean Country Department, said businesses in the MSME group are "a real priority for the IDB". This, he said, is the reason for the...


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Jampro head urges sustainability in beauty sector

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 01 Jul 2023    admin   
MONTEGO BAY, St James — As Jamaica hunts its share of the US$4.4-trillion global beauty industry, local stakeholders are being urged to practise sustainable development. The appeal came from president of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) Shulette Cox as she delivered the opening address at the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) in Montego Bay last Friday evening. "As custodians of Jamaica's beauty industry, it is your responsibility to ensure that practices align to the principles of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and conscious consumption," she urged the...


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President, Global Services Association of Jamaica, Anand Biradar (left) listens to a point being made by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill.

Scammers under pressure Steps being taken to address problems in BPO sector

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 01 Jul 2023    admin   
JAMAICA is expected to roll out soon, measures to address the issue of scamming within the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. "The policymaking people are working. There are two or three security companies in Jamaica who are taking an initiative. It will be announced in about three to six months," said president of the Global Services Association of Jamaica Anand Biradar. "[It's] a very targeted solution to the problem.. So, I am very enthused that the Government and the private sector are actively looking to solve the issue." He was speaking with the Jamaica Observer at the recently...


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Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, announces plans for the development of an Export Academy, while addressing the TBL’s recent ‘Step-Up Export with Trade Agreements’ Seminar at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.

Trade Board Promotes Benefits of Agreements

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 30 Jun 2023    admin   
The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has been making a positive impact with its ‘Step-Up Export with Trade Agreements’ initiative, which was launched in May 2022. The project has two overarching goals, which are to promote the benefits of the nine preferential Trade Agreements/Arrangements managed by the entity and increase awareness of the underutilised/inactive agreements. These Trade agreements can provide various benefits, such as reduced tariffs, streamlined customs procedures, increased market access, as well as helping companies increase their competitiveness and reach new customers in...


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Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill. 

Minister Aubyn Hill Lauds MSMEs on MSME Day 2023

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 28 Jun 2023    admin   
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) joins the United Nations (UN) and the rest of the world in recognizing the contributuions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as we celebrate World MSME Day, under the theme "Building a Stronger Future Together". Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of our country's economy and drivers of our innovation and growth... SEE FULL MESSAGE HERE


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Christmas In July!!

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 26 Jun 2023    admin   
A Tourism Linkages Network Initiative...Mark your calendars! Save the date: July 12-13, 2023 for the Christmas in July Tradeshow at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica. Discover the ultimate destination to shop for Jamaican-made products for the holidays. Experience the vibrant culture and get your hands on authentic gift items crafted by Jamaica's finest artists and artisans. From resort wear to sauces, aromatics to woodcraft, jewelry to pottery, paintings to sweet treats! Stock up on genuine Jamaican pieces and souvenirs, perfect for corporate gifts. Don't miss out on this festive...


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Interim Vice President of Exports at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shane Angus.

JAMPRO Rolls Out ‘Export Max IV’ in September

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 23 Jun 2023    admin   
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has announced that plans are in place for the fourth instalment of its flagship export development programme, ‘Export Max IV’, to begin in September 2023. The programme is geared towards developing a cluster of export-ready companies by enabling them to be competitively positioned to take advantage of international market opportunities and increase export earnings. JAMPRO’s Interim Vice President of Exports, Shane Angus, told JIS News that Export Max III is now in its final phases, with plans far advanced for Export Max IV to begin in September. “For...


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Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, announces plans for the development of an Export Academy, while addressing the TBL’s recent ‘Step-Up Export with Trade Agreements’ Seminar at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.

Trade Board Limited to Establish ‘Export Academy’

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 23 Jun 2023    admin   
The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has announced that plans are in place to establish an ‘Export Academy’ to help bolster Jamaica’s export capacity. The platform will be a free online service provided by the Government through the entity. Trade Administrator and TBL Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, informed that the academy will “reduce the uncertainty about how to export and give businesses the tools and confidence to seek out export opportunities globally”. Dr. Blake said the facility will also empower Jamaica’s exporters “with even greater decision-making information and...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), presents the Top Exporter award to Managing Director of Home Choice Enterprise Limited, Kareema Muncey (centre) and Export and Marketing Manager at the company, Ali Muhammad, at the closing ceremony for cohort three of the Enterprise Development for Export Growth under the JAMPRO Export Max Programme, held on June 20 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

Industry Minister Hails JAMPRO’s Export Max Programme

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 23 Jun 2023    admin   
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max Programme is being hailed as a driver of business growth by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Delivering the keynote address at the closing ceremony for cohort three of the Enterprise Development for Export Growth under the initiative, held on June 20 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, the Minister said the programme is “working well”. He pointed out that the 50 companies that participated in the 36-month programme received “important assistance” from JAMPRO, the Jamaica Business...


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Become Export Ready with JAMPRO

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 23 Jun 2023    admin   
Selling products to overseas markets is a dream for many local business owners, but the process can be quite daunting. Thankfully, there is the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) ‘Export-readiness Checker’ to help entrepreneurs get started on those dreams. Developed to give businesses an idea of which market best suits their products based on their goals, the Checker is a self-assessment survey tool that contains 48 questions formulated to quickly assess the business and help to identify possible gaps before entering an overseas market. Upon completing the survey and “if you get a...


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