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 Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)