Kathryn Silvera
Kathryn Silvera has made history as the first female president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), a significant milestone for women in leadership roles within Jamaica's manufacturing sector. Appointed for the 2025/2026 term, Silvera brings extensive experience from her roles as Director at Caribbean Foods Limited and Director of Sales and Marketing at Chas. E. Ramson Limited. She is committed to enhancing industry data collection and intelligence to strengthen advocacy for trade agreements and policy reform, emphasizing the importance of integrating Jamaican products into the tourism supply chain to boost national wealth.
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Recent news mentions
JMEA President Kathryn Silvera said the grant programme represents 'an urgent and necessary lifeline' for Jamaica’s most vulnerable producers.
JMEA launches $10 million Hurricane Melissa recovery grant | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-23
President Kathryn Silvera highlighted the importance of logistics and coordination in the recovery efforts.
Melissa cuts path of destruction but big business still standing | BusinessJamaica· 2025-10-31
Kathryn Silvera, President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, commented on the threats businesses are facing regarding inflation.
Inflation keeps falling but businesses continue to bet on rising prices | BusinessJamaica· 2025-09-19Kathryn Silvera has been appointed as the first-ever female president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).
JMEA appoints first female head | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-17
