Gov’t to develop comprehensive Nation Brand Strategy
The Government has announced that it has started work to develop a comprehensive Nation Brand Strategy to transform Jamaica’s image on the global stage. According to […]
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JAMPRO TRADE MISSIONS: FOSTERING INFORMATION ACCESS AND EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
The global demand for Jamaican goods and services is on the rise, echoing the call from investors and consumers worldwide. To meet these demands effectively, businesses […]
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JAMAICAN CHOCOLATIERS TAKE JAMAICA’S FINE COCOA PRODUCTS TO THE GLOBAL STAGE AT CHOCOA AMSTERDAM
Kingston, Jamaica – 02 March 2026: Three Jamaican Chocolatiers travelled to CHOCOA 2026, one of the largest global chocolate tradeshows and part of Amsterdam Cocoa Week, to promote Jamaican-made, single-origin, fine-flavoured chocolate and cocoa products to international buyers.…
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UKTP/ITC-vetted Jamaican digital services mission to London offers UK SMEs cost-effective routes to quality tech capability
London, 9 October 2025 — A delegation of International Trade Centre (ITC)-vetted Jamaican Global Digital Services (GDS) firms will visit London from 10–14 November 2025 to […]
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New Markets, New Buyers, New Opportunities: JAMPRO pushes business deals at Expo Jamaica 2025
Kingston, Jamaica – April 28, 2025: The curtains have closed on Expo Jamaica 2025, and the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) – one of the 20 agencies […]
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UPDATE ON THE JAMAICA SCREEN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (JSDI)
Kingston, Jamaica, February 18, 2025 – The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) remains committed to supporting the Jamaican film industry, and specifically to advancing the Jamaica Screen […]
Read article →Tips for aspiring exporters
Shullette Cox, president of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), continues to emphasise a growing global demand for Jamaican goods and services. During a panel discussion on […]
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Government Making Doing Business Easier
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Jamaica Business Gateway (JBG) is transforming the process of doing business in the country. Launched in 2023, the digital platform has […]
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JAMPRO Hosts Investment Forum
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently hosted its Local Direct Investment Forum, under the theme: ‘Jamaica Business Gateway: Unlocking Economic Potential Through Digital Transformation’. Held in […]
Read article →Film Commission leads local creatives to South Africa
Advanced discussions on the Jamaica and South Africa Co-production Treaty through the Film Commission and a successful mission to the 2024 FAME Week/MIP Africa solidified Jamaica’s […]
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TVET Key in Attracting Investments
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President for Exports, Sonja Linton, has highlighted the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in enhancing the country’s […]
Read article →JAMPRO Woos European Investors
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), through its European Office, is on a mission to showcase Jamaica as a top destination for investments, trade deals and business […]
Read article →JAMAICA'S FILM COMMISSION LEADS PROMINENT FILMAKERS IN AN UNPRECEDENTED MISSION TO SOUTH AFRICA
For the first time, Jamaica’s Film Commission, through the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), will lead […]
Read article →57 Additional Companies Onboarded Under JAMPRO's Export Max Programme
Fifty-seven companies have been onboarded under phase four of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) EXPORT MAX Programme. The entities are slated to benefit from capacity development, […]
Read article →Over Four Hundred Applications for Funding Under Jamaica's Screen Development initiative (JSDI)
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has announced an overwhelmingly positive response to the Call for Projects […]
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Jamaican Diaspora Eyes Investment Opportunities in Agribusiness and Logistics Sectors
Members of the Jamaican diaspora expressed desires to invest in the country’s Agribusiness and Logistics sectors, during a Diaspora Business Breakfast hosted by the Jamaica Promotions […]
Read article →Ministerial Mission to Guyana and Suriname to Enable Exports of Jamaican Goods and Services
Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce is set to lead a delegation of over 60 public/private sector representatives on a business […]
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Jamaican Tech Firms Exposed to Growth Opportunities with Micosoft
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), through its Technology Innovation District (TID) Accelerator Project, collaborated with globally renowned tech giant, Microsoft, to expose TID participants to growth opportunities […]
Read article →Jamaica's Business Reforms Being Strengthened
The ease of doing business in Jamaica is being bolstered to further accommodate private sector investments under the Jamaica Business Environment Reform Agenda (BERA). The Agenda, […]
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JAMPRO and JSEZA Sign MOU to Propel Economic Development
Today, the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) officially solidified their commitment to collaborative efforts in driving economic growth in […]
Read article →CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR JAMAICA'S SCREEN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE OPENS TODAY
Kingston, 18 March 2024 – The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce and home of Jamaica’s Film Commission, […]
Read article →Jamaica has achieved the Marine Stewardship Council Certification (MSC)
The Jamaica Conch Cluster (JCC) is proud to announce that Jamaica has achieved the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for sustainable fishing for the Jamaica Queen […]
Read article →Agro processors, food manufacturers urged to tap into export market
Local Agro processors and food and beverage manufacturers are being encouraged to explore the many prospects for exporting Jamaican food products. “We continue to see demand […]
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JAMPRO urges stakeholders to support the local linkage network
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) urges buyers to allocate more shelf space for local producers, enhancing employment opportunities, livelihoods, and ultimately the nation’s economy. At a recent […]
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First-ever Legal Exports Of THC From Jamaica To The United States
PURE JAMAICAN ELEVATES JAMAICA AS A GLOBAL PROVIDER OF LEGAL CANNABIS WITH PHARMACEUTICAL THC PRODUCT EXPORTS TO THE US & BRAZIL February 22, 2024 – Montego […]
Read article →How PIPs are simplifying Investments in Jamaica
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is using packaged investment projects (PIPs) to make it easier for investors to find and evaluate investment prospects in Jamaica. PIPs […]
Read article →Exporters Information Session
Join us for an insightful session hosted by our Exporter Facilitation Department: “Navigating Payment Options in Export Markets: A Comprehensive Guide.” Discover crucial payment terms and […]
Read article →The Official Launch of the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI)
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, officially launched the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI); a pioneering financing endeavor by the Government of Jamaica […]
Read article →The Big Picture Revealed: Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI) to boost the Film Industry
The recently launched Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI) with a budget of J$1 billion, aims to bolster the production of high quality, commercially viable, Jamaican content […]
Read article →JAMPRO to redesign the delivery of its Export Max Programme
Shullette Cox, President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), says the delivery of the agency’s Enterprise Developmental Export Growth (EXPORT MAX) programme is being redesigned to […]
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JAMPRO Observes Blue Mountain Coffee Day
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), in collaboration with the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, organized a Coffee Tasting and Presentation event to mark the sixth anniversary of Jamaica […]
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JAMAICAN COMPANIES FORGE STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP IN THE UK
London, 30 September 2023 — In a landmark moment during Jamaica’s recent Export and Investment Business mission to London being led by Senator the Hon. Aubyn […]
Read article →JAMPRO TO ELIMINATE EXPORTER REGISTRATION PROCESS BY END OF SEPTEMBER
Kingston, Jamaica – September 19, 2023 The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is ushering in a new era of streamlined efficiency for exporters in Jamaica as it […]
Read article →JAMPRO LUNCHEON CONNECT/KWL
All opportunities start with a conversation…all relationships grow through being connected. Keeping connected and relationship management go hand in hand with successful opportunity outcomes. The JAMPRO […]
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OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND FOR LOCAL NON-FOOD MANUFACTURING STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
Jamaica continues to uphold a thriving tourism industry for local stakeholders in the non-food manufacturing industry to do business. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica […]
Read article →Ja calls for greater action to build resilience of small-scale food producers
For decades, farmers have complained about a lack of adequate storage facilities and called on the Government to do more to stem the up to 30% […]
Read article →Yam project aims to triple export earnings
STATE AGENCIES Jampro and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, JSIF, are partnering on a project aimed at tripling the quantity of yams Jamaica sells on the […]
Read article →Jamaican delegation makes strong showing at Collision ICT Conference in Toronto
A dynamic 38-member business delegation from Jamaica’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector gathered in Toronto, Canada between June 26 and 29 for the prestigious Collision […]
Read article →Jamaica gets ICT deal with investment forum
Sutherland Global Services (SGS), the largest foreign investment to date coming out of Jampro’s inaugural Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) in 2012, formally opened its Global Delivery […]
Read article →Jamaican firm to build huge tech park for BPO companies
Real estate firm Mark Kerr-Jarrett is gearing up to construct a huge commercial block at its tech park in Montego Bay for BPO companies looking to […]
Read article →Red Stripe Secures Land For Cassava Farm
Red Stripe Jamaica got one step closer in its plan to replace imported American corn syrup with locally produced cassava in the production of its beer […]
Read article →Private Sector Must Jump At Logistics Hub, Says JAMPRO Head
Diane Edwards, president of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), said there are enough funds available in the country to invest in projects related to the creation of […]
Read article →Jamaican Exporters Grow Business by 31% under JAMPRO Export Max Programme
Fifteen small and medium local export businesses, which have benefited from capacity building and technical services under JAMPRO’s Export Max Development programme over the past two […]
Read article →Why JAMPRO
Today, the Jamaica Observer publishes the fifth story on the nominees for this year’s Business Leader Award. All nominees for the award are non-private sector entities […]
Read article →JAMPRO Plays Matchmaker For Hotel Listings
Several small hotels across Jamaica are listed on a website which JAMPRO, the government’s investment promotions agency, has dedicated to diaspora matchmaking. The properties listed as […]
Read article →Logistics Hub to Improve Competitiveness
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards, says implementation of the Global Logistics Hub Initiative is expected to significantly improve Jamaica’s global competitiveness by, among other […]
Read article →Jamaica and Panama to Increase Collaboration on Logistics Hub Project
Work is far advanced for further collaboration between Jamaica and Panama towards the development of the island’s Logistics Hub Initiative, says Minister of Industry, Investment and […]
Read article →Jamaica Urged To Learn From Other Logistics Hub Projects
Jamaica is being urged to explore other logistics hubs around the world and learn from their strengths and weaknesses, in order to develop its own successful […]
Read article →Jamaica Commits to International Financial Services Centre
Jamaica remains committed to establishing an International Financial Services Centre, aimed at transforming the country into an offshore financial hub, similar to jurisdictions such as Bermuda […]
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