JEF-YEA Business Development Centre launches in Jamaica

The Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) and the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA) have launched the JEF-YEA Business Development Centre. Located in New Kingston, the facility serves as a one-stop hub designed to provide entrepreneurs and employers with access to professional expertise, mentorship, training, and digital support.

Minister of State Delano Seiveright emphasized that the initiative aims to move beyond simply increasing the number of businesses to fostering “stronger, more productive, resilient, and export-ready” enterprises capable of international competition. The centre intends to help businesses address common failures in execution, management, cash flow, and governance.

The launch comes at a time when Jamaican businesses are expected to find opportunities in post-Hurricane Melissa reconstruction efforts across sectors such as construction, logistics, and renewable energy. Seiveright encouraged firms to formalize their operations and strengthen their systems to prepare for upcoming procurement and market opportunities.