News & Media

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 […]

Jamaicans have a growing interest in Guyana’s booming business sector and key private sector playe....

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, ....

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....

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....

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....

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 ....

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 p....

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....

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.

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, JMEA, is supporting the call for local importer....

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. […]

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is echoing the call for local importers t....

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 […]

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is backing the demand for local importers....

JMEA urges importers to clear shipments at Kingston Freeport

Jan 24, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is supporting the call for local importers to urgently clear shipments being stored at the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL). The JMEA says 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.

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) is supporting the call for local importe....

JMEA to Join Ministerial Delegation Visiting Guyana

Jan 20, 2023

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) will be joining the 60-member delegation to Guyana from January 23rd to January 28th. Vice President of the JMEA and Managing Director of Fleetwood Jamaica, Richard Coe, will be representing the Association on this pivotal trade mission. The delegation will be led by the Minister of Industry, Investment […]

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) will be joining the 60-member delegation ....

Closing the pension gap

Jan 17, 2023

RESEARCH carried out by the International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, which was released last month, has found that more than a third of retirees are either unpensioned or do not have an income to sustain them. Coming out of the study, “The ILO has warned that old age-related […]

RESEARCH carried out by the International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Office for Latin Americ....

Local Businesses Seek New Buyers in Guyanese Market

Jan 17, 2023

Local businesses across various sectors will be exposed to new buyers in the Guyanese market as part of the second ministerial trade mission to the country. The mission, which will be led by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is scheduled to take place from January 23 to 28. […]

Local businesses across various sectors will be exposed to new buyers in the Guyanese market as part....

Trade Ministry: T&T’s exports grew most in region in 2022

Jan 16, 2023

The Ministry of Trade and Industry says Trinidad and Tobago had the largest growth within the Latin American and Caribbean regions, according to the findings of the 2022 Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Report. In a statement the Ministry said Trinidad and Tobago experienced an estimated 69 per cent increase in […]

The Ministry of Trade and Industry says Trinidad and Tobago had the largest growth within the Latin ....

Not hiding

Jan 15, 2023

Declaring that he is not in hiding, Industry Minister Aubyn Hill said he will “fulsomely” address Jamaicans on a series of controversies plaguing his ministry, including whether he retains confidence in an agency head who released substandard rice linked to a Cabinet minister’s company. “I’m not hiding. Not going around any bush,” Hill told The […]

Declaring that he is not in hiding, Industry Minister Aubyn Hill said he will “fulsomely” addre....

DBJ to introduce pre-incubation advisory service

Jan 11, 2023

In light of the failure rate of start-up businesses in Jamaica, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) said it plans to integrate a pre-incubation advisory service for entrepreneurs to vet their ideas before investing money. This pre-incubation advisory service will complement the incubator and accelerator programmes implemented by business

In light of the failure rate of start-up businesses in Jamaica, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ....

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 ....

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....

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 ....

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 ....

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....

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 ....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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 ....

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....

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)....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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 ....

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-....

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....

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....

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,....

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....

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.......

News & Media

January 2023

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

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

Guyana first country invited to Expo Jamaica

Guyana first country invited to Expo Jamaica

JMEA confident of 2023 economic growth

JMEA optimistic about economic growth

Guyana first country invited to Expo Jamaica

Putting the ‘Rita’ into export-driven Carita

JMEA Urging Importers to Clear Goods at the Ports

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

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

JMEA urges importers to clear shipments at Kingston Freeport

JMEA to Join Ministerial Delegation Visiting Guyana

Closing the pension gap

Local Businesses Seek New Buyers in Guyanese Market

Trade Ministry: T&T’s exports grew most in region in 2022

Not hiding

DBJ to introduce pre-incubation advisory service

Press-Releases

Jamaican Delegation Arrives in Tokyo for FOODEX Japan: Asia’s Premier Food Trade Show

JMEA and Honey Bun Foundation Announce One-Year SME Accelerator Programme

Jamaica Strengthens Economic Ties with Courtesy Visit to Japanese Ambassador Ahead of FOODEX Japan

Local Manufacturers host Secondary and Tertiary Students for Manufacturers’ Month Tours

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

35+ Companies Compete in 23 Award Categories for JMEA M&E Awards

Sydney Thwaites Elected as New President of The JMEA for 2023/2024

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

JMEA & JERA PARTNERSHIP

Safety of Ackee Locally

Participation of the JMEA in the 2023 FOODEX JAPAN Observation Tour

Honey Bun Foundation & JMEA MOU Signing Ceremony

JMEA-Caribshopper Ceremony

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

JMEA to Join Ministerial Delegation Visiting Guyana

DHL Partners with JMEA to Offer Support Logistics for Member Companies

JMEA tours KFLT to identify solutions to relieve the congestion at the port

Expo Jamaica Making a Return April 2023

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

The Time Is Now for Workplace Vaccine Policies

The Jmea Strongly Disagrees With The Recent Decision Of The Bank Of Jamaica To Increase Deposit Interest Rates By 1 Percentage Point

JMEA CELEBRATES NATIONAL EXPORTERS’ MONTH 2021

Regional Private Sector Response To St. Vincent And Grenadines Crisis

Redesigning The Roles Of Your Talents To Be Future-ready

Ppp Training 4- Sustainable Packaging Across The Supply Chain

Live Webinar on launch of SS 661: 2020 Specification for clean and green urban farms – Agriculture

Packaging Partnership Conference – Sustainable Packaging for Our Shared Future

JMEA SIGNS MOU WITH AGRO INVESTMENT CORPORATION (AIC)

Removal Of Customs Administrative Fee On Exports Valued At Less Than Us$500

JMEA IMPLORES THE GOVERNMENT TO AWAIT THE CONDUCT OF A COMPREHENSIVE CARICOM ASSESSMENT ON FRONT OF PACKAGE LABELLING (FOPL)

EXPORT MAX III LAUNCHES BIG/BRO BIG SISTER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

JMEA’s Statement on the Government’s Recent Adjustment of the Curfew Hours

Private Sector Partners With Mohw To Boost Vaccination Deployment

JMEA IMPLORES THE GOJ TO ENSURE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD IN IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIE

JMEA IMPLORES THE GOJ TO ENSURE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD IN IMPLENTING ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES