On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Shri Mayank Joshi, High Commissioner of India, who was accompanied by Second Secretary (Head of Chancery) Mr. Sanjay Gupta.
The SBAJ delegation included President Mr. Garnett Reid, Second Vice President Ms. Dennise Williams, Ms. Althea McPherson, Ms. Shaun Grant, Ms. Veniesh Wallace, Mr. Lionel Campbell, and Intern Mr. Romaine Brown.
Key Discussion Areas
The discussions focused on several areas of collaboration and growth, including:
- The development of a trade route to strengthen direct communication between Jamaica and India.
- A partnership framework to support the growth and competitiveness of Jamaica’s small business sector.
- Investment and knowledge-sharing opportunities in food production and the information technology (IT)industry.
- Expansion of solar energy initiatives, including the establishment of additional solar farms, skilled personnel exchanges, and equipment support to promote sustainable development.
His Excellency also noted that discussions are ongoing with the Government of Jamaica regarding tariff adjustments, aimed at fostering increased bilateral trade and investment.
This engagement underscores SBAJ’s continued commitment to promoting international partnerships, trade expansion, and sustainable development that benefit Jamaica’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).n of delivering security, solar energy, and sustainable technology solutions across Jamaica and beyond.