Designing a framework to support an industry or to connect structures operating in isolation into one healthy, functioning ecosystem where one didn’t exist before is undoubtedly a monumental task. As […]
When Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz beat Japan 2-1 in the 1998 World Cup final in France, a most unassuming man was seen handing out free GraceKennedy phone cards to Jamaicans, telling them […]
Sixteen local entrepreneurs were recognised by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) for completing the Accelerator Programme, at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday. The representatives of micro, small and medium-sized […]
Often heralded as the ‘Mother of MSMEs’, Valerie Veira will be among 215 persons, including members of uniformed groups, to be recognised for their contribution to national development at the […]
WRITTEN BY: ROSHEIKA GRANT Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (second right), signs memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with (from left) University of Technology Vice President, Professor […]
BY KELLARAY MILESBusiness reporter Dr Derrick Deslandes (right) signs an MOU on behalf of his College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on Tuesday at the JBDC’s corporate office. Beside […]
Former Chief Executive Officer of Grace Kennedy Limited, the Hon. Douglas Orane, CD, JP is the next Guest Speaker for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) Lunch & Learn event […]
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries (MICAF) has inked a deal with American digital marketing company Kolau to help local entrepreneurs become more visible online. The initiative is […]
From a local standpoint, the power of Jamaica’s creative and cultural industries is inarguable, but it is not measured. Framework to determine such values, such as the overall monetary measurement […]
“I sold my car to start this business,” said a beaming Kadesha White of Kay M J’s Natural Juices, as she accepted her second place trophy for the VIP OASIS […]
