MEMBER of Parliament for St Andrew North Central Delano Seiveright has welcomed the roll-out of a new digital payments initiative at the Manor Park/Constant Spring bus park.

Seiveright, who is also state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, described the development as a critical step in modernising small business activity and improving the overall commercial environment in the area.

The initiative, led by Mastercard in partnership with key stakeholders, is aimed at expanding digital inclusion — particularly in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) and informal sectors, by making it easier for vendors to accept electronic payments.