The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) took a significant step towards enhancing economic cooperation and bilateral trade between Jamaica and Japan with a courtesy visit to His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica.
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Pepsi and JMEA promote knowledge exchange with ‘Tour and Learn’ initiative
In a move to promote greater collaboration and knowledge transfer between large enterprises and smaller businesses, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) organised the first in a series of visits to the Pepsi Cola Jamaica (PCJ) bottling plant in Kingston.
Kingston-Tokyo connection grows stronger ahead of FOODEX Japan
The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) took a significant step towards enhancing economic cooperation and bilateral trade between Jamaica and Japan with a courtesy visit to Japanese Ambassador Yasuhiro Atsumi.
Shipping Industry: The year that was (Part 3)
As we conclude a year marked by both favourable and challenging developments in the maritime sector, the Shipping Industry reviews key stories that influenced shipping and logistics in 2023.
Editorial | Jamaica in the nuclear club
Nearly eight months ago, when it emerged that Jamaica was serious about adding nuclear power to its energy mix, this newspaper urged the Holness administration to initiate a robust debate on the idea.
Hot in 2023: Standout personalities in business
As we bid farewell to 2023, we spotlight a group of exceptional business leaders and entrepreneurs who have not only achieved recognition on local and international stages but have also made significant developments in their respective industries.
Dom Rep Embassy hosts inaugural Tobacco and Rum Business Forum
The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica marked a significant milestone recently hosting the country’s first Cigar and Rum Business Forum.
Elizabeth Morgan | Christmas’ contribution to the economy
For the Church, Christmas is about salvation and the birth of Christ, but there is a business side to it. The celebrations, religious and secular, contribute to economies and are worth studying. In Bethlehem in the West Bank of Palestine this year, the usual hustle and bustle were absent as Christmas was canceled due to the war. It was not only the pilgrims who felt the loss but the business community in Bethlehem as well.
We are concerned
MEMBERS of Jamaica’s private sector say they are getting increasingly concerned that the border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela could soon start having an impact on companies that are either already doing business in Guyana or those which are only in the planning stages of going after opportunities in that market.
Increased duty-free allowance could negatively affect some businesses – Mahfood
Immediate past president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) John Mahfood is concerned that the announced increases in the duty-free allowance limit could have a negative ripple effect on some businesses.