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Welcome to a special edition of Business World News , where we search worldwide to bring you leading edge companies and global business opportunities. Hi! I'm (name).

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When you think of Jamaica , what comes to mind? White sands? Natural rainforests? or popular reggae music?

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Always a leader in tourism, Jamaican investment prospects are expanding into diverse business opportunities.

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Jamaica is far more than a just vacation hot spot. Rated as one of the best places to do business by the World Bank in 2004, Jamaica is emerging as the investment center of the Caribbean . Located just an hour and ten minutes from Miami and a hop-skip-and-a-jump from the US Eastern Seaboard, Jamaica's economy attracts investors not only in Tourism, but also in Knowledge Services, Agro-business, Mining, Creative Industries, Shipping, and Logistics. This strategic hub is ranked seventeenth in the world for attracting investments.

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Today's Opportunities, Tomorrow's Success is Jamaica 's new catch-phrase, as lucrative Jamaican investment opportunities bring fresh options to the world marketplace.

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And, these business opportunities mean big money for investors…

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With the beauty of coral reefs, white sand beaches and lush rainforests to entice them, it's no wonder that tourists from around the world return to Jamaica , again and again. An undisputed leader in the tourism industry, the lovely island of Jamaica boasts a rich and colorful history.

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But, history is only a part of what makes Jamaica popular today. By airline or cruise-line, this shining island attracts over 2.5 million visitors from countries around the world each year.

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And, why not? There's magical Dolphin Cove where you can feed, touch, and swim with dolphins; as well as adventure tours, with activities such as river tubing and treetop canopy tours. These are just a few of the hundreds of exciting activities that enhance Jamaica 's allure.

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Tourism is a thriving multi-billion dollar industry that contributes 23.5%of employment to the national economy. Savvy foreign developers have moved quickly to take advantage of this lucrative sector.

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Growing is what defines the tourism industry on the Island . Sandals recently opened the White House European Village and Spa on the South Coast , and the Spanish group RIU opened the doors to their third resort in Ocho Rios. In fact, international investors have taken a special interest in Jamaica . Development groups Iberostar, Bahia Principe, and Palmyra all broke ground for three more hotels in 2005.

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But, the woman who can tell us the most about Jamaican tourism is Minister Aloun Assamba, Minister of Tourism & Industry .

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Minister Assamba:

- Jamaican tourism is a desirable investment because (she speaks about investment incentives, the strength of the Jamaican brand, infrastructure and workforce).

– Many other factors support Jamaican tourism. But, the most influential is that cruises have been including Jamaica as a port of call in rising numbers, rising to over a million in 2005. This has strengthened Jamaica 's global reputation as a desirable tourist destination, while increasing the demand for reliable food suppliers, tour operators, attractions and many other services. The impact of growth can be felt by farmers, craft suppliers, artisan, manufacturers and construction companies. So, the future of tourism in Jamaica is very bright!

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Mr. Dennis Morisson CTO Min Development

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Tourism is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Jamaican investment opportunities.

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This investment in infrastructure has given Jamaica a strong platform to attract foreign investment and makes the island more competitive. Jamaica has put itself on the map as a logistics hub for the region and as the place of choice for the ICT sector.

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Exotic Jamaica has quickly become a business Mecca for near-shore outsourcing.

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Knowledge Services, including telecoms, software development, call centers and financial services, offer a broad spectrum of investment opportunities.

In fact, Jamaica is one of the most attractive destinations in the region for near-shore call centers. With a competitive workforce that speaks fluent English, training local employees in Business Outsourcing, Information Technologies and Customer Service is simple and cost effective.

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And, there is no natural resource more attractive than the warmth and charm of the Jamaican people!

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The sophisticated telecom industry is well established on the Island , with investors such as Digicel, Centennial, and Cable and Wireless.

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In the past four years, over $700 million USD has been invested in Telecoms infrastructure development. And, the Honorable Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology , can tell us why.

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Phillip Paulwell

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We wanted cutting edge broadband connectivity throughout The Island, to increase smooth interaction between local businesses and their international connections. That's why over $50 million USD was invested in fiber optic infrastructure, alone. And, our commitment to the telecom industry doesn't stop there. This expansion will lead to extremely competitive pricing for broadband services. And, everyone benefits from that.

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Jamaican investment incentives are world-class. Michael Lee Chin, billionaire investment banker and Chairman of AIC Limited, Canada , shares his take on the financial market.

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Michael Lee Chin

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Educated investors have known for years that this island is an ideal location for profitable technology investments, as many thriving call centers, telecom companies, and financial institutions can attest.

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But the wealth of Jamaica lies not only in its popular business and financial centers, but in its rural areas as well. Farmers grow beans for their famous Blue Mountain coffee, distill some of the finest rum, and cultivate many ingredients essential for the distinctive Jamaican cuisine.

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Norma's Devon House.

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From a family around their kitchen table, to tourists at a five star restaurant, everyone enjoys the bountiful harvests of Jamaican agriculture.

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Russell Graham Greenwhich Mountain Estate

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Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is the rarest and most sought after coffee in the world.

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With Jamaica 's agricultural exports topping $247 million US dollars, it just makes sense to invest in this island's rich soil. Especially when you consider profits earned from Jamaica 's premium products.

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From jerk seasonings to marinades, from Spice Buns to Water Crackers, Walkerswood is the premier manufacturer of condiments and spices made in Jamaica . With a powerful international investor already in place, Walkerswood boasts a world class plant as well as well-developed international export and distribution channels.

Jamaica has popularized its widely demanded Jerk cooking by expanding internationally its very own fast food chain, “Island Grill,” in order to bring this spicy and healthy cuisine beyond its shores.

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Minister of Development Dr. the Hon. Paul Robertson

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- The Minister talks about future investment options in agribusiness arising from international market demands for up to 20 seconds.)

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As if all this good news wasn't enough, Jamaica has yet another resource to offer the world market…bauxite. Mining of this ore is one of the most profitable areas of the Island 's economy, as Jamaica is the fourth largest producer of bauxite in the world. Bauxite is the ore from which aluminum is made, which in turn is used in everything from packaging and transportation to building materials.

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Dennis Morrison

CTO for ministry of development

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For enchanting Jamaica , bauxite mining makes a practical contribution. Over sixty percent of Jamaican exports are related to bauxite, which is more than twenty-five percent of the country's foreign exchange earnings!

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The demand for aluminum, in the next few years, will be greater than the supply - resulting in increased prices and higher returns for the Jamaican economy. In fact, the future of Jamaica 's bauxite mining looks so good that Alcoa of the United States , Glencore of Switzerland, and Hydro Aluminum of Norway are all current investors.

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spontaneous footage of the why Alcoa invested so heavily in Jamaican mining – 30 seconds. (footage from JAMALCO)

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Jamaica is also a resource for lime and gypsum. With the worldwide demand for these materials on the rise, Jamaica can continue to pick and choose from a pool of investors to take advantage of the mining opportunities.

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What more could Jamaica have to offer the world market besides Tourism, Knowledge Services, Agro-business, and Mining? With its distinct culture, Jamaica is beginning to capitalize on its roots. Jamaica 's Creative Industries provide the entertainment hub of The Caribbean. Film, music, sports, photography, fashion, art, and publishing are growing at a rapid pace.

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The rich cultural heritage of The Island is expressed in their world famous style of contemporary music - reggae. The Jamaican motto, “Out of many, one people,“ can be reversed when it comes to Creative Industries to state, “Out of one people, come many.”

Famous musical artists, from legendary Bob Marley to Sean Paul, are just a few of the many successful entertainers that have called Jamaica home.

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PriceWaterhouseCooper forecasts that Creative Industries, now 7% of the world's GDP, will grow an average of 10% per year. With the vitality and talent of the Jamaican people as a base, this forecast may be only a fraction of the potential realized.

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Ray Goldbourne

Executive at Black Entertainment TV

(Ray Goldbouren, a Jamaican residing in the US and Executive Vice President of BET, will share a 20-second testimonial about the phenomenal talent and creativity of Jamaicans and the opportunity for content production for New Media – ANCHOR STUDIO SHOT)

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Jamaica is the birthplace of many sporting champions, such as the world's fastest man, Asafa Powell. Sports could potentially add great value to the Jamaican economy, as will hosting the world's third largest international sporting event, the ICC World Cup Cricket in 2007.

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While powerful athletes catch the spotlight in world arenas, glamorous high-fashion models, such as Nadine Willis, keep the pace in Jamaican Haute Couture.

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So, what does all this mean for Jamaica ? Money in the bank!

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Pat Francis President of the Jamaica Promotions Corp.

(Ms. Francis shares her views on the potential of Creative Industries to optimize future earnings for 20 seconds).

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Even the Hollywood film industry recognizes Jamaica 's entertainment potential. With close proximity to lovely mountains, beaches, rainforests, and cityscapes, Jamaica attracts moviemakers from California , New York , and around the world.

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Ian Fleming was inspired to write his famous James Bond series on Jamaican soil, and both Dr. No and Live and Let Die were filmed on the Island . Past blockbusters such as Cocktail, Cool Runnings, and Instinct were also filmed on the shores of Jamaica .

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With film profits skyrocketing well into the billions, Jamaica is certain to remain a desirable location for filmmakers and content providers in the years ahead.

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So, now you know why Investment in Tourism, Knowledge Services, Agrobusiness, Mining, Logistics and Creative Industries attract smart investors to this strategic hub - Jamaica .

For it is an investment paradise, as well as a tropical paradise. And, that makes you rethink…the way you think …about Jamaica !

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It's clear now, how today's opportunities are paving the way for tomorrow's success.

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For more information about prime Jamaican investments, contact JAMPRO, the Jamaica Promotions Corporation, where experts will guide you towards profitable investment opportunities.

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Call 1-888 investja, or, visit their website at www.investjamaica.com . Thanks for watching this special edition of Business World News .

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I'm (name). Until next time, when you think investments, think Jamaica !

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