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February 2023

More needed to boost tourism linkages

Feb 22, 2023

Former president of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) Omar Azan is appealing for improved and strengthened linkages between the tourism sector and the productive sectors, noting that this will require a cross-sectoral support. Speaking to the Jamaica Observer recently in an interview, the chairman and CEO of Boss Furniture said strengthening linkages between tourism and […]

Former president of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) Omar Azan is appealing for improved....

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JMEA warns Integrity Commission’s actions potentially damaging to economy

Feb 21, 2023

Joining the chorus of private sector entities and public officials taking issue with the circumstances around the release last week of an Integrity Commission (IC) report detailing the potential for a conflict of interest case against Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) has warned that the oversight body’s actions could […]

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JMEA says recent thefts at retail outlets islandwide has created some level of uneasiness

Feb 19, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers Exporters Association (JMEA) says the recent thefts of Automated Banking Machines (ABM) and break-ins which have hit several retail outlets island-wide has created some level of uneasiness for the business sector. JMEA Head John Mahfood was responding to recent reports of break-ins at several business establishments which also saw the recent brazen […]

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Building a lasting legacy

Feb 14, 2023

LEGACY isn’t tomorrow. Legacy is now. How people think of you now is how people will think of you then. Today’s footprint is tomorrow’s legacy.” I’m not sure who said it, but this quote best encapsulates the broad definition of what legacy means in the modern context. Whether it’s a personal or corporate brand, this […]

LEGACY isn't tomorrow. Legacy is now. How people think of you now is how people will think of you th....

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Twins of philanthropy

Feb 13, 2023

They recently celebrated milestone birthdays, just one week apart: 80-year-old Glen Christian and 70-year-old Gary “Butch” Hendrickson. Jokingly they refer to themselves as “partners in crime”, but in reality they are partners in extraordinary acts of philanthropy. Christian’s mother Evelyn Mitchell was a market vendor whose entrepreneurial spirit influences her son, while Hendrickson is a […]

They recently celebrated milestone birthdays, just one week apart: 80-year-old Glen Christian and 70....

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Tourism linkages network hosting islandwide sensitisation sessions

Feb 10, 2023

The Tourism Linkages Network (TLN) has commenced a series of islandwide sensitisation sessions to heighten public awareness about the recently launched Agricultural Suppliers Food Safety Manual. The sessions target farmers, agro-processors, manufacturers and other stakeholders who supply food to the tourism industry.

The Tourism Linkages Network (TLN) has commenced a series of islandwide sensitisation sessions to he....

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Establishing the Guyana connection

Feb 3, 2023

Consequent on the trade mission from Jamaica to Guyana last week, chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Mark Hart has said that given the investment opportunities in Guyana, it would be prudent to establish a direct airline service between Jamaica and Guyana. Hart was a part of a 70-member delegation led by Minister […]

Consequent on the trade mission from Jamaica to Guyana last week, chairman of the Airports Authority....

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January 2023

Direct flights to Jamaica, more trade expected with deepening business relations

Jan 31, 2023

Jamaicans have a growing interest in Guyana’s booming business sector and key private sector players expect that direct flights between the two countries and more trade will come to fruition shortly. This expectation was made known when a sizable Jamaican business delegation visited Guyana last week. Vice President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association […]

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Ali: Guyana can be new destination for manufacturing companies seeking to expand

Jan 27, 2023

With the forthcoming Wales Gas-to-Energy project promising to slash energy costs in Guyana by half, President Dr. Irfaan Ali told regional investors that Guyana can be the new destination for manufacturing companies seeking to expand. The President, speaking during the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s Regional Capital Market Conference on Thursday, talked up Guyana’s diversification plans.

With the forthcoming Wales Gas-to-Energy project promising to slash energy costs in Guyana by half, ....

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Guyana first country invited to Expo Jamaica

Jan 26, 2023

For the first time in over 50 years, companies from a foreign country will be able to market their products at Expo Jamaica – the large trade show and exhibition in the Caribbean, Vice President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association Richard Coe said on Wednesday. Guyanese companies will be the first non-Jamaican businesses […]

For the first time in over 50 years, companies from a foreign country will be able to market their p....

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Guyana first country invited to Expo Jamaica

Jan 26, 2023

For the first time in over 50 years, companies from a foreign country will be able to market their products at the upcoming Expo Jamaica, regarded as the largest trade show and exhibition in the Caribbean. Richard Coe, vice president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), made the announcement during a reception at […]

For the first time in over 50 years, companies from a foreign country will be able to market their p....

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JMEA confident of 2023 economic growth

Jan 26, 2023

The JMEA is confident that the Jamaican economy can expand in 2023. In addition, the group believes that inflation will stay in the low single digits. Inflation was reported to have gone down in November and December of last year.

The JMEA is confident that the Jamaican economy can expand in 2023. In addition, the group belie....

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JMEA optimistic about economic growth

Jan 26, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) says it is optimistic that Jamaica will experience growth in the economy in 2023. At the same time, the association also expects that inflation will be contained within the low single digits. It notes that inflation declined in November and December last year.

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) says it is optimistic that Jamaica will ....

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Guyana first country invited to Expo Jamaica

Jan 25, 2023

For the first time in over 50 years, companies from a foreign country will be able to market their products at Expo Jamaica – the large trade show and exhibition in the Caribbean, Vice President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association Richard Coe said on Wednesday. Guyanese companies will be the first non-Jamaican businesses […]

For the first time in over 50 years, companies from a foreign country will be able to market their p....

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Putting the ‘Rita’ into export-driven Carita

Jan 25, 2023

RITA Hilton’s journey to being the sole proprietor of Carita Jamaica Limited has been a long one, not just in terms of years but also distance, her accent a clear indication that she’s not from Jamaica but her presence speaking volumes of her love of the island. Born in Mombasa, Kenya, to Goa Indian parentage […]

RITA Hilton's journey to being the sole proprietor of Carita Jamaica Limited has been a long one, no....

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JMEA Urging Importers to Clear Goods at the Ports

Jan 25, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, JMEA, is supporting the call for local importers to urgently clear shipments being stored at the ports. The call was first made by the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited, KFTL.

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JMEA urges importers to clear shipments at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL)

Jan 24, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is echoing the call for local importers to clear shipments being stored at KFTL urgently. The situation at the port is grave and will impact local businesses as failure to clear shipments will result in continued backlogs at the port and the possibility of a shortage of goods. […]

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JMEA encourages importers to clear their cargo at the Kingston Freeport.

Jan 24, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is backing the demand for local importers to clear goods held at the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited as soon as possible (KFTL). According to the JMEA, the situation at the port is dire, and failing to clear goods would result in ongoing port backlogs. The group acknowledges the […]

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Press-Releases

JMEA urges importers to clear shipments at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL)
Jan 24th, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is echoing the call for local importers to clear shipments being stored at KFTL urgently. T....

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JMEA to Join Ministerial Delegation Visiting Guyana
Jan 20th, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) will be joining the 60-member delegation to Guyana from January 23rd to January 28th. Vice ....

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DHL Partners with JMEA to Offer Support Logistics for Member Companies
Dec 15th, 2022

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association have partnered with DHL Jamaica to provide support logistics for JMEA member companies. This initi....

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JMEA tours KFLT to identify solutions to relieve the congestion at the port
Dec 13th, 2022

On Friday, December 9th, 2022 the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) was invited to tour Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL)....

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21 Awards Won at the JMEA’s Manufacturers and Exporters (M&E) Awards Gala 2022
Oct 8th, 2022

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) hosted its 5th annual Manufacturers & Exporters (M&E) Awards Gala in Association wi....

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The Time Is Now for Workplace Vaccine Policies
Oct 11th, 2021

The Time Is Now for Workplace Vaccine Policies Jamaica is at a critical stage in the execution of the vaccination strategy. With over 500,000 doses....

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The Jmea Strongly Disagrees With The Recent Decision Of The Bank Of Jamaica To Increase Deposit Interest Rates By 1 Percentage Point
Oct 6th, 2021

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The JMEA strongly disagrees with the recent decision of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) to increase deposit interest rates by 1 percentag....

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JMEA CELEBRATES NATIONAL EXPORTERS’ MONTH 2021
May 5th, 2021

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Supporting the growth of Jamaican exports continues to be a crucial mandate for the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association....

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Regional Private Sector Response To St. Vincent And Grenadines Crisis
Apr 10th, 2021

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) together with the Caribbean Manufacturers’ Association (CMA), representatives of the private sector t....

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Redesigning The Roles Of Your Talents To Be Future-ready
Mar 25th, 2021

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Ppp Training 4- Sustainable Packaging Across The Supply Chain
Mar 25th, 2021

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Live Webinar on launch of SS 661: 2020 Specification for clean and green urban farms – Agriculture
Mar 25th, 2021

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Packaging Partnership Conference – Sustainable Packaging for Our Shared Future
Mar 25th, 2021

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JMEA SIGNS MOU WITH AGRO INVESTMENT CORPORATION (AIC)
Mar 18th, 2021

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), on Monday, May 17, 2021, officially signed a Memorandum of Understandin....

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Removal Of Customs Administrative Fee On Exports Valued At Less Than Us$500
Mar 11th, 2021

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) commends the Government on accepting our proposal to remove the Customs ....

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JMEA IMPLORES THE GOVERNMENT TO AWAIT THE CONDUCT OF A COMPREHENSIVE CARICOM ASSESSMENT ON FRONT OF PACKAGE LABELLING (FOPL)
Mar 1st, 2021

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is wholly committed to supporting measures that effectively address Non-....

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EXPORT MAX III LAUNCHES BIG/BRO BIG SISTER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
Feb 25th, 2021

KINGSTON, Jamaica: In keeping with its mission of guiding local MSMEs on the path of becoming export-ready, Export Max III on Thursday, February 25, 2....

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JMEA’s Statement on the Government’s Recent Adjustment of the Curfew Hours
Feb 12th, 2021

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The JMEA recognizes that in the wake of the dramatic spike in positive COVID-19 cases and the higher positivity rate; there is a cl....

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Private Sector Partners With Mohw To Boost Vaccination Deployment
Jan 27th, 2021

Kingston, Jamaica – As Jamaica commences the deployment of the vaccination programme aimed at achieving the long term health security of our nation,....

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JMEA IMPLORES THE GOJ TO ENSURE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD IN IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIE
Jan 27th, 2021

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) fully supports and is committed to playing its part in the efforts to pu....

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JMEA IMPLORES THE GOJ TO ENSURE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD IN IMPLENTING ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
Jan 27th, 2021

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) fully supports and is committed to playing its part in the efforts.......

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