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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (third left), and Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden (fourth left), with (from left) Lead Youth and Education Programmes, Road Safety and Road User Education, Jamaica National Foundation, Sydoney Preddie; Chair of the Standards Council, BSJ, Jacqueline Millington; Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality, Dr. Sharonmae Smith Walker; and Programme Director of the FIA Foundation, Agnieszka Krasnolucka. The event was the launch of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Motorcycle Helmet standard - JS 374:2025 Jamaica Standard Specification – Protective Helmets for Road Users, on Tuesday (March 31) at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Incubator and Resource Centre, in Kingston.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (third left), and Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden (fourth left), with (from left) Lead Youth and Education Programmes, Road Safety and Road User Education, Jamaica National Foundation, Sydoney Preddie; Chair of the Standards Council, BSJ, Jacqueline Millington; Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality, Dr. Sharonmae Smith Walker; and Programme Director of the FIA Foundation, Agnieszka Krasnolucka. The event was the launch of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Motorcycle Helmet standard - JS 374:2025 Jamaica Standard Specification – Protective Helmets for Road Users, on Tuesday (March 31) at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Incubator and Resource Centre, in Kingston.

BSJ Launches Standard for Helmets Worn by Motorcyclists

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched the standard for helmets worn by motorcyclists - JS 374:2025 Jamaica Standard Specification – Protective Helmets for Road Users. This forms part of a broader national effort to raise awareness about the...
Chief Executive Officer of Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), Carlos Cabrera.
Chief Executive Officer of Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), Carlos Cabrera.

KFTL Strengthening Jamaica’s Position as a Global Logistics Hub
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay on Sunday (March 29).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay on Sunday (March 29).

Gov’t to Upgrade Drax Hall-Mammee Bay Corridor in St. Ann
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of the Portmore Incubator and Linkages Forum, held recently.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of the Portmore Incubator and Linkages Forum, held recently.

Workers in Global Digital Services Sector Encouraged to Utilise Help Provided by Labour Ministry
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and President of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Ransford Davidson (right), present the Business of the Year award to Owner and Operator of Boothe Service Station, Wayne Boothe, and Chief Executive Officer, Alexcia Boothe, during the Chamber
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and President of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Ransford Davidson (right), present the Business of the Year award to Owner and Operator of Boothe Service Station, Wayne Boothe, and Chief Executive Officer, Alexcia Boothe, during the Chamber's Awards Banquet, held on Sunday (March 29), at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

Prudent Management Driving Jamaica’s Resilience and Sustainable Growth – PM Holness

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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright.
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Government Provides Incentives to Revitalise Manufacturing Sector

The Government is intensifying its push to revitalise the country’s manufacturing industry through targeted incentives and policy reforms aimed at boosting investment, enhancing competitiveness, and reducing reliance on imports. Central to this effort are a range of initiatives designed to lower production costs and encourage expansion. Among them is the Productive Input Relief (PIR) programme, which allows approved manufacturers to...
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Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) logo.
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MSMEs Urged to Capitalise on DBJ Business Recovery Programme

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to capitalise on the new Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) M5 Business Recovery Programme. The programme is a special financing package designed to support businesses in recovering after major disruptions or disasters. Under the initiative, businesses can access financing of up to $50 million at a fixed interest rate of eight...
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Director, Mona Food Village, Jabari Robinson.
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Mona Food Village to Showcase Student Entrepreneurs

The University of the West Indies (UWI) will be hosting the Mona Food Village on Friday, March 27, at the Taylor Hall Lawn from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m., aimed at showcasing student entrepreneurs. The student-led event will offer space for student vendors to promote and sell their products, while engaging a wider audience. Director, Mona Food Village, Jabari Robinson,...
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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President of Exports, Sonja Linton.
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Scores of Companies Benefit from JAMPRO’s Export Max Programme

To date, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has supported 135 companies under its Export Max Programme. Launched in 2011, the Export Max Programme is implemented by JAMPRO, in partnership with the JBDC and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA). Vice President of Exports, Sonja Linton, told JIS News that the aim of the programme is to develop companies holistically to...
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Vice President for Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton
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JAMPRO Extends Export Max IV Programme To December 2026

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has extended the Export Max IV programme to December 2026. Originally scheduled to conclude in July, the extension was granted to provide additional support to companies impacted by Hurricane Melissa. JAMPRO’s Vice President of Exports, Sonja Linton, told JIS News that the decision to extend the programme was taken to ensure that participating companies can benefit...
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Vice President of Exports at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton.
CommerceEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentIndustry

JAMPRO to Launch Export Max V in 2027

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will begin preparations for the fifth instalment of its flagship export development programme, ‘Export Max V’, which is scheduled to be launched in early 2027. The programme is designed to develop a cluster of export-ready companies by positioning them competitively to seize international market opportunities and boost export earnings. JAMPRO’s Vice President of Exports, Sonja Linton,...
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