JSEZA Continues to Secure Investment Opportunities for Companies to Operate In SEZs  

• The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) continues to secure employment for citizens and investment opportunities for companies to operate in the special economic zones (SEZs). Details of this were shared during a meeting hosted by the Authority at its offices located at 13 Waterloo Road in Kingston, on Monday, March 27.
• JSEZA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, pointed out that “we would have recorded over US$750Mn investment in the economy through our SEZs as well as within the SEZ space, with over 60,000 jobs being created.
• The objective is to work across government and create partnerships which will ultimately result in growth for the economy through greater employment. As a member of the World Free Zone Organization, JSEZ has initiated 13 very strong projects that will change the landscape in Jamaica.
• In addition to these partnerships, JSEZA is keen on attracting different sectors including, energy manufacturing, tourism, and the global digital services sector.
• The JSEZA is an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, responsible for facilitating the development of and promoting investments in SEZs in Jamaica. The initiatives and projects undertaken by the agency are expected to provide employment and boost economic growth.

(Source: JIS News)