What we do
We promote the development of industry in Jamaica by:
- Encouraging and assisting members in the use of efficient and modern production methods and the maintenance of excellent product quality and proper standards of safety.
- Promoting the use, in Jamaica and overseas, of products manufactured in Jamaica.
- Assisting members in securing markets through participation in trade shows, conventions and trade missions both locally and overseas.
- Promoting free discussions on opportunities and challenges in the manufacturing sector.
- Fostering, encouraging and promoting fair business practices and public interest in manufacturing.
- Providing members with up-to-date information on the global business environment.
- Making representation to Government on legislations and regulations affecting the manufacturing sector.
- Speaking out on matters affecting the welfare of manufacturers and collaborating with private and public sector organizations to ensure that manufacturers’ interests are served.
- Assisting members to secure concessionary rates of duties on certain categories of imported raw materials.
- Representing members on trade negotiation bodies
- Acting as the liaison between the membership and the Government Ministries and Agencies
- Representing on the following task forces, boards and committees for the purpose of consultation and participative dialogue: National Planning Council; Private Sector Development Programme Steering Committee; Quality Jamaica Project Committee; Manufacturing Sector Task Force for Jamaica 2030 Development Plan; National Export Strategy; Jamaica Trade and Adjustment Team (JTAT); Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED); National Planning Summit Board; National Commission on Science and Technology; Jamaica Customs Board; Bureau of Standards Jamaica Board; National Export and Import Bank Board; Jamaica Business Development Center Board; and National Council on Education Committee
Sponsored in part by the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPSCo).