Mexican company, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP), says the level of investments made in Jamaica is indicative of its belief in Jamaica and the country’s prospects for growth. The firm officially took over management of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) last October, through its local subsidiary, PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), under a 25-year […]
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New 194 Mw Plant Ahead Of Holidays
The South Jamaica Power Centre is now the most efficient fuel burning power producer in the country.
JBDC ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
16 Power play entrepreneurs braved six months of gruelling training to become successful business owners. This was Cohort 3 of the JBDC Accelerator Programme.
Final Tests Underway on New 190MW Power Plant
Get ready for more clean power from JPS. Their new 190MW Natural Gas Power Plant will soon open and reduce load on the grid which in turn brings a win to consumers.
New Ganja Patent Bill to be tabled
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says a new [Ganja] Patent Bill is expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives in two weeks. Mr Green informed that the bill has already gone through the necessary internal processes, including a meeting of the Legislative Committee, which […]
Govt. pledges more assistance to fire-affected farmers in St. Elizabeth
Our food basket suffered a massive blow throughout the summer with a wave of fires. The fires left many farmers scratching their heads in wonder. Well, the Jamaican government has heard their need and decided to step in in a significant way.
Branson Centre Launches New Accelerator Programme
Recently, the Branson Centre welcomed 14 new businesses to its six-month accelerator programme, including four entrepreneurs working in the blue economy. The blue economy is defined as the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, job creation and ocean ecosystem health.
Media Launch of the Digital Marketing Plan FOR MSMEs
The Digital Marketing Plan for local MSMEs have been launched. The aim of this plan is to digitize 25,000 MSMEs by giving them access to digital marketing solutions for their businesses free of cost.
The sign-up link can be found on the MICAF or JBDC's website!
#MSMEs #Vision2030
Clarendon farmers diversifying crop production to be more climate-resilient
In an effort to reduce the levels of crop loss, the Environmental Health Foundation, along with the Caribbean Development Bank, the farmers are being taught and equipment with all the things they need.
Innovators Win At Denbigh
Innovators were celebrated during the Denbigh Agriculture Festival recently. The innovators created continued buzz with their new products on the market.