Jamaica: No to FTA Without Rules of OriginWednesday, June 20, 2012 "There will be no FTA with Costa Rica without clear rules of origin that prevent the country being merely a bridge for U.S. goods going to Jamaica" An article in Insidecostarica.com contains quotes by Anthony Hylton, Minister of Industry and Investment in Jamaica, concerning a possible free trade agreement with Costa Rica. Tourism Agreement between Panama and JamaicaThursday, November 14, 2019 The agreement to be signed in 2020, aims to make a strategic alliance and promote both countries in the multi-destination format. The governments of Panama and Jamaica, represented by Tourism Ministers Ivan Eskildsen and Hon Edmund Bartlett, respectively, agreed to sign a multi-destination agreement next year to strengthen tourism relations and increase tourist arrivals, according to the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP). Company Profile Organization that operates in El Salvador.
Jamaica - Costa Rica FTA Starts in JuneThursday, April 16, 2015 The ministries of foreign trade of both countries has confirmed that as of June 1 goods and services may be sold under the terms of the agreement. During May some administrative adjustments will be made, so that from June trade can be made directly between the two countries. The products that are exported from Costa Rica to Jamaica are bottles and glass containers, food preparations, preserves, sauces, medicines and cardboard boxes. Panama: 55 MW Generator For SaleFriday, August 28, 2015 The conglomerate Interenergy has acquired a 55% stake in Pedregal, a plant in Pacora, Panama Province, which generates energy from diesel. From the press release by Interenergy: Claro Acquires Digicel Operations in Honduras and El SalvadorMonday, March 14, 2011 América Móvil announced the acquisition of 100% of Digicel's operations in El Salvador and Honduras. America Movil announced that it has agreed to acquire 100% of Digicel Group Limited and its affiliates in Honduras and El Salvador. Opportunity in Jamaica for PackagingFriday, February 27, 2015 The Chemical industry and food packaging industry for the Jamaican market need low-cost packaging for their products aimed at lower income sectors. From a statement issued by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Honduras is the Venue for Coffee-Growing SymposiumThursday, May 7, 2009 The XXII Latin American Coffee-Growing Symposium will be held in San Pedro Sula in August. With the purpose of promoting coffee production, the Honduran Coffee Institute (IHACAFE), with support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), in coordination with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), is … Colombian airline to open Central American routesMonday, June 30, 2008 Satena, an airline owned by the Colombian armed forces, announced plans to launch routes to Central America, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica within two months. The airline's president, General Héctor Campo, said the new routes formed part of an expansion plan for Satena, which currently accounts for 10 percent of Colombia's air traffic. Personal Care: Business Opportunities in JamaicaTuesday, January 21, 2020 60% of the beauty and personal care products offered on the island are imported, which added to the intense tourist activity that takes place in the country, lays the foundation for many opportunities in this business. Jamaica, which has hotel and beach spa infrastructure, attracts nearly 4.5 million visitors each year, who purchase different types of items, among which are personal care products, according to a report by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency. Guatemalan Plastic Exports Increase 25%Monday, July 26, 2010 In the first five months of the year $76 million worth of plastics were exported compared to $60.8 million in the same period of 2009. The volume of plastics exported also increased, up 9%, commented Fernando López, president of the Guatemalan plastics association (Coguaplast). $40 Million Hotel in Panama's Pacific CoastlineThursday, September 10, 2009 Hotel chain Superclubes will inaugurate in October its 50.000 m2 property "Breezes Superclub". It is located within the "Biajo" residential complex, and its 294 rooms will generate 600 direct jobs. Nicaragua: $ 5.3 million in Sales at European FairsFriday, February 25, 2011 During recent participation at the Biofach and Fruit Logistica trade fairs, Nicaraguan producers closed sales for $ 5.3 million. 14 companies took part in the activities, supported by the Association of Producers and Exporters of Nicaragua (APEN), the Export and Investment Center (CEI) and the Government of the Netherlands. CWC Plans Undersea Cable in the CaribbeanTuesday, May 25, 2010 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) will build a new undersea communications cable in the Caribbean. The company stated that they seek to develop regional clusters in Central America and the Caribbean. This area is a key corridor for data transit between South America and the main hubs in the United States. |
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