Foreign and domestic investments have become the main drivers of the Jamaican economy. There are now a wealth of investment opportunities covering tourism, mining, energy, information and communications technology (ICT), manufacturing, infrastructure and educational services.
Jamaica offers several advantages as an investment destination, including:
- A strategic geographic location in the centre of the Caribbean;
- A state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure;
- A world-class port facility in the Port of Kingston;
- Two conveniently located international airports;
- An affordable, trainable and highly adaptable English-speaking workforce;
- A modern and efficient financial services sector, underpinned by a strong legislative and regulatory framework;
- Attractive investment incentives and access to free zones.
Jamaica’s investment portfolio in 2006 is valued at around US$3.5 billion, placing the country as the leading investment destination in the Caribbean and with a 17th place ranking as a destination for foreign investment, according to the World Investment Report.
Jamaica Trade and Invest – http://www.jamaicatradeandinvest.org
Planning Institute of Jamaica – http://www.pioj.gov.jm/default.asp
Bank of Jamaica – http://www.boj.org.jm/
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) – http://www.caricom.org/