THE MONTHLY GLEANER | SEPTEMBER 8 - OCTOBER 8, 2022 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 3 Will Mr. Trevor Roy Lawrence of Christ Church, Barbados or anyone knowing his whereabouts, kindly contact the Child Protection & Family Services Agency, 10 Hanover Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica at 876-550-0590. NOTICE THE JAMAICA Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is touting niche crops in the agricultural sector and boutique accomodations in the fast-recovering tourism sector as areas that are ripe for investment by members of the diaspora. Shane Angus, regional manager for JAMPRO’s North America office, told members of the diaspora attending the annual Power Lunch and Business Expo in Florida that the island’s business and investment promotions agency is equipped and ready to facilitate investments in agriculture and boutique accomodations. He said investment in these areas will enable the island to capitalise on strong demand for local produce in overseas markets, as well as demand by tourists seeking to immerse themselves into the Jamaican culture and natural landscape. “Jamaica’s economy is diversified, so there are plenty of opportunities for the diaspora to consider in terms of doing business in Jamaica. There are opportunities to invest in farms in Jamaica, to improve the country’s capacity to meet the demand for its agricultural products overseas. Investment in boutique hotels or accommodation is another viable business opportunity as tourists seek to immerse themselves in the culture and environment of Jamaica,”Angus said at the event, organised by the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) and the Jamaican Consulate for the South East United States. DIASPORA He stressed that JAMPRO, as an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, stands ready to assist members of the diaspora who want to do business in Jamaica. “You can consider JAMPRO your business partner who will guide you through the process of establishing your project, and beyond.” The JAUSACC Expo is one of a number of events on which JAMPRO has partnered with the Jamaican Consulate to promote the myriad of opportunities available in Jamaica, from which the diaspora can benefit. The event brought together businesses and stakeholders from the Jamaican diaspora and the business community in Florida to network and learn about investment opportunities in Jamaica. “Participating in events such as this expo is a great way to spread the word that things are happening in Jamaica, and I am happy to be partnering with JAMPRO in getting the word out there,” Mair, the honorary chairman of the JAUSACC, said. He also congratulated the chamber on a successful event. “Marie Gill and her teamhave staged another successful Expo and Power Lunch, and this was evident by the nearly 300 attendees who turned out to learn and network,” he said. The Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit corporation focused on fostering business relations between the United States and Jamaica. JAMPRO sells boutique accomodations, agriculture as viable investment prospects to diaspora Angus A farmer reaps Irish potatoes from his field in New Pen, St Mary. IAN ALLEN/PHOTOGRAPHER
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