Bilateral trade  talks and negotiations led by the Hon. Anthony Hylton Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, have resulted in the re-opening of discussions for the supply of LNG from the twin-island republic to Jamaica.

Jamaica’s growing reputation as a top Caribbean investment destination is set to take centre stage on March 1-2, 2012 in the resort city of Montego Bay, as the island lays out the red carpet for investors seeking opportunities in the region’s largest English-speaking economy.

JAMPRO, through the Jamaica Film Commission, is working with the local community of animators to develop the indigenous industry into a significant player in the multi-billion dollar global animation business. 

As part of its efforts to expand investment in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector to include areas that are higher up the value chain such as software development, JAMPRO has thrown its support behind the inaugural staging of Caribbean BETA - a regional technology entrepreneurship conference that brings together global experts and the best Caribbean minds on the leading edge of the tech business boom.

Patrick Casserly, the recently appointed ambassador/special envoy with responsibility for information, communication and technology (ICT) in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, will lead a team from JAMPRO to the Gartner Outsourcing & Vendor Management Summit scheduled for Florida this week, as the government ramps up its efforts to secure investments in the country’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector.

Major investment opportunities from targeted sectors in Jamaica will be presented to key players in the Canadian business community on June 23 at the “Invest in Jamaica” forum organised by the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto.

JAMPRO and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) have teamed up to display the best of Jamaican products and investment opportunities at this year's staging of the Jamaican Diaspora Convention 2011, which is being held at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Hotel in Ocho Rios from June 15 to 17. This year's conference is being held under the theme: "One Nation: Jamaica and its Diaspora in partnership".

Top Jamaican chefs will be utilising high quality Jamaican produce and processed foods to create sumptuous, exciting local dishes that will delight palates, stimulate greater interest in Brand Jamaica goods and deliver an authentic “Taste of Jamaica” at “Taste of London” - the prestigious food and drink festival scheduled to take place from June 16 to 19 at Regent’s Park.

Jamaican goods ranging from beverages, condiments and sauces to books and apparel will be on show in South Florida, as the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) spearheads a trade delegation to the fourth bi-annual Jamaican Business Expo from May 20 to 21 at the Sheraton Hotel in Dania.

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) showcased Jamaican export goods and engaged business interests at SIAL Canada 2011, one of the largest international food and beverage trade shows in North America.

Food quality and safety consultants from the region benefited from the recent staging of a workshop on market access requirements to the European Union (EU), which was organised by the Export Development Department of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) on behalf of the Centre for the Development of Enterprises (CDE).

Excel Motors Limited, the only local car manufacturing company in Jamaica, is currently preparing to export three models of its Island Cruiser motor vehicles to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Eight weeks into the prestigious World Expo 2010 in the cosmopolitan Chinese city of Shanghai, the attractively designed Brand Jamaica Booth in the CARICOM Pavilion continues to attract large crowds of visitors who have been enjoying the rich visual and cultural display and eagerly purchasing the high quality Brand Jamaica export products on offer.

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will lead a delegation of local exporters in the food and beverage sector to the 56th Summer International Fancy Food Show, which will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York from Sunday, June 27 through to Tuesday, June 29.