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The 2025 staging of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) flagship tradeshow ‘Expo Jamaica’ got off the ground with a soft launch held on October 15 inside Jampro’s training room along Trafalgar Road in Kingston.

Ranking as the largest tradeshow in the English-speaking Caribbean, Expo Jamaica, held biennially, exclusively showcases locally manufactured products and services. It is recognised in the industry as an important contributor to local development, one which enhances market opportunities whilst strengthening trade relationships globally.

At the launch held last Tuesday, the unveiling of a modernised look and feel of the event saw the roll-out of a refreshed logo and new website.

“The global marketplace is evolving, and so are we. We’ve refreshed our logo, launched a new website, and revamped the venue for a world-class experience. Expo Jamaica 2025 will feature cutting-edge presentations and interactive elements, creating an atmosphere that not only reflects global trends but also ensures our productive sectors are showcased at their absolute best,”executive director of the JMEA told guests in attendance.

For its 49th staging, the event will be held from April 3-6, 2025 at the National Arena under the theme ‘Global Partnerships, Local Impact, Advancing Jamaica’s Reach’. Held over four days, the first two days will be dedicated to buyers, with the other two days left open to consumers to view exhibitions, engage in product sampling and some entertainment activities. At the 2023 staging the event saw 250 exhibitors, 830 buyers from 30 countries and over 15,000 consumers.

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Mr. Sydney Thwaites

President

Mr. Thwaites has over 28 years of experience in financial services, petrochemicals, and consulting, with a global reach spanning the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. He co-founded Lubricating Specialties Company Jamaica in 2015, revitalizing the local lubricant manufacturing industry. With a solid track record of organizational leadership, Mr. Thwaites has developed and negotiated long-term partnerships with major global companies, closed various debt and equity financing deals, and delivered consistent growth and returns. Known for his dynamic

leadership, trustworthy and ethical approach, and keen market understanding, he has served as CEO of LSC USA and held advisory roles with the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the Petroleum Quality Institute of America.

Licenses, Permits, and Certificates: A Quick Guide

Apply for the necessary licenses, permits, and certifications at the following Agencies:

  • Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Division: Contact for exportation of agricultural produce. A certified packaging facility is required. Specifications and guidelines can be obtained from PQPI.
  • Veterinary Services Division: Contact for export permits/licenses related to the following:
    • Apicultural products
    • Bee products
    • Animals and animal by-products
  • Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Agency (JACRA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Coffee
    • Coconut
    • Cocoa
    • Spices (including Pimento, Nutmeg, Ginger, and Turmeric).
  • Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Cannabis
    • Hemp
  • Mines and Geology Division: Contact for exporting the following minerals:
    • Bauxite
    • Limestone
    • Aggregates
    • Gravel
    • Alumina
    • Cement
    • Rock
    • Stone
    • Soil
  • National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Scrap products (metals, batteries, etc.)
    • Hazardous materials
    • Endangered species.
  • Trade Board Limited: Contact for exporting the following:
    • Scrap metal (including scrap batteries and scrap gold)
    • Coffee
    • Ammunition (explosives and firearms)
    • Plasma
    • Wood (Lignum Vitae and log wood only)
    • Jewellery (excluding those from earth metals)
    • Brown Sugar
  • Ministry of Health and Wellness: Contact for exporting pharmaceutical products.

Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ): Consult with the BSJ for guidance on processed food prior to exporting. This includes information on standards, labelling and market requirements.