News & Media

March 2023

Richard Pandohie appointed to BOJ Board

Mar 24, 2023

Businessman Richard Pandohie has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Bank of Jamaica. The appointment took effect on January 31 and will continue until to April 15, 2025. Pandohie is the Chief Executive Officer of the Seprod Group and the recently acquired AS Brydens & Sons Holdings Limited (Trinidad & Tobago).

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BSJ to target stakeholders in food, construction and tourism sectors

Mar 23, 2023

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), over the next few months, will target stakeholders in the food, construction and tourism sectors as part of its new public relations campaign to increase awareness about its services. New and reviewed standards will also be launched to focus on important commodities, such as rice and […]

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JMEA President Says Country on Right Track

Mar 23, 2023

Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, John Mahfood, says the country is on the “right track” towards achieving higher levels of sustainable economic growth and development. He tells JIS News that the Government’s record trillion-dollar budget for fiscal year 2023/24, represents the culmination of significant economic reforms undertaken over the past eight years.

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Country on right track for higher levels of sustainable economic growth – Mahfood

Mar 22, 2023

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) president, John Mahfood, says the country is on the “right track” towards achieving higher levels of sustainable economic growth and development. He said that the Government’s record trillion-dollar budget for fiscal year 2023/24, represents the culmination of significant economic reforms undertaken over the past eight years…

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Speed Networking on March 16

Mar 15, 2023

The annual Speed Networking, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network, will be held on Thursday (March 16) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event will feature a series of 15-minute pre-scheduled meetings among managing directors, general managers and chief executive officers of local supplier companies…

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JMEA execs attend Foodex Japan

Mar 9, 2023

three-member delegation from the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) will be among participants at the Foodex Japan 2023 Observation Tour in Tokyo. The team, which includes JMEA President John Mahfood, Immediate Past President Richard Pandohie, and Executive Director Kamesha Blake, over the next four days will engage with and gain insights from the sponsors […]

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Growth & Jobs | Leighton Davis: From Project2Project

Mar 7, 2023

Leighton Davis wears many hats. During the course of a busy week, he wears the hat of chief executive office, pastor, counsellor, co-worker, brother, father, husband and friend. Sometimes these hats are stacked so high, that trying to balance them all can seem overwhelming. But Davis, who describes himself as a serial entrepreneur, is passionate […]

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Tell us your problems, Dunn urges SMEs

Mar 4, 2023

MEMBERS OF micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) have been challenged to share any and all problems they are encountering in terms of red tape, which might be hindering their business progress, with the Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce. Last week Thursday, State Minister Dr Norman Dunn said the ministry’s technical team had been […]

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Mahfood: Business prospects look good

Mar 3, 2023

JAMAICA IS on track to continue to enjoy good economic prospects for 2023, according to president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood, who shared his outlook for the future during last Thursday’s signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between the JMEA and the Caribshopper. This partnership is projected to provide […]

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Ratify the trade agreement, British high commissioner pleads

Mar 3, 2023

ratify the Cariforum-United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement (UK EPA) and entrench it in law as companies seek to deepen trade and investment ties between both countries. The Cariforum-UK EPA is a trade agreement signed between the UK and 14 Cariforum countries that came into effect on January 1, 2021…

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Jamaican dollar appreciation rains on listed companies’ parade

Mar 1, 2023

hile the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) fight against inflation has yielded solid returns, the stability in the foreign exchange (FX) market and subsequent appreciation of the Jamaican dollar (JMD) against the greenback in 2022 has resulted in numerous listed companies mentioning FX losses in their latest financial reports. Point-to-point inflation moderated to 8.1 per cent […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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Press-Releases

Jamaican Delegation Arrives in Tokyo for FOODEX Japan: Asia’s Premier Food Trade Show
Mar 5th, 2024

A Jamaican delegation comprising Associated Manufacturers Limited (Walkerswood), Seprod Limited, Jamaican Teas Limited, and Mavis Bank Coffee Factory ....

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JMEA and Honey Bun Foundation Announce One-Year SME Accelerator Programme
Feb 12th, 2024

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and the Honey Bun Foundation have announced the second iteration of a one-year Small to Med....

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Jamaica Strengthens Economic Ties with Courtesy Visit to Japanese Ambassador Ahead of FOODEX Japan
Feb 12th, 2024

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) took a significant step towards enhancing economic cooperation and bilateral trade between ....

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Local Manufacturers host Secondary and Tertiary Students for Manufacturers’ Month Tours
Oct 31st, 2023

In celebration of National Manufacturers’ Month 2023, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), in a coordinated effort with five ....

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Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Celebrates Excellence at the M&E Awards Gala 2023
Oct 6th, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) proudly hosted the much-anticipated M&E Awards Gala on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at....

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35+ Companies Compete in 23 Award Categories for JMEA M&E Awards
Sep 21st, 2023

Nearly 200 guests gathered Tuesday eveningat the BMW ATL Autobahn Showroom for the highly anticipated Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association ....

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Sydney Thwaites Elected as New President of The JMEA for 2023/2024
Sep 20th, 2023

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is pleased to announce that Sydney Thwaites, Co-founder, and Chief Execu....

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JMEA and IDB Strengthen Collaboration with HEART/ NSTA Trust – National Tool & Engineering Institute to Foster Manufacturing Sector Skills Council
Sep 19th, 2023

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) jointly condu....

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JMEA & JERA PARTNERSHIP
Jun 7th, 2023

The Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance is Proud to Announce a New Official Alliance Member: the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association The....

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Safety of Ackee Locally
Mar 17th, 2023

JMEA & JAPA Advises on the Safety and Precautions of Buying and Consuming Ackee Locally Kingston, Jamaica: The Jamaica Manufacturers and Export....

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Participation of the JMEA in the 2023 FOODEX JAPAN Observation Tour
Mar 7th, 2023

JMEA EXPLORES OPPORTUNITIES IN THE JAPANESE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MARKET TOKYO, JAPAN - 07 MARCH 2023: A three-member delegation from the Jamaica Manufac....

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Honey Bun Foundation & JMEA MOU Signing Ceremony
Mar 6th, 2023

JMEA, Honey Bun Foundation sign MOU to empower SMEs Local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are set to get a big boost by way of an Advisory Commit....

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JMEA-Caribshopper Ceremony
Mar 6th, 2023

JMEA Partners with Caribshopper to Increase Exports for Member Companies The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) have partnered wi....

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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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Expo Jamaica Making a Return April 2023
Oct 21st, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, plans are now in high gear for the staging of Expo Jamaica, April 27 – 30 2023.   T....

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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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