Government of Jamaica


Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce

Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, MP

State Minister, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce

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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn.

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn.

Foundation Launches App To Assist MSMEs
Published On: April 15th, 2021
The Honey Bun Foundation has launched the Gapp App, a business diagnostic tool that will enable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to understand the areas of their business that require improvements. The application, which was launched virtually on Wednesday, April 14, will be available on Android and IOS app stores free of charge. It will make recommendations on how to fill the gaps identified...
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Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart. ​

Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart. ​

Operators of MSMEs Encouraged to Create Pension Plans for Their Workers
Published On: April 12th, 2021
Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to learn more about creating pension plans for their employees. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Virtual Biz Zone’ session under the theme ‘The Importance and Benefits of Pensions for MSMEs’, Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart, said it is...
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Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart. ​

Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart. ​

Contributing to a Pension Plan Provides Several Benefits
Published On: April 12th, 2021
Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart, says that there are many benefits from contributing to a pension plan including providing the contributor with a regular income upon retirement. She noted that there are many senior citizens, who are working longer because they do not have a pension plan. “The pension plan allows you to save so that when you get older...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), welcomes newly appointed Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Mr. LeVaughn Flynn, at the offices of the Ministry, in New Kingston, on February 23.

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), welcomes newly appointed Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Mr. LeVaughn Flynn, at the offices of the Ministry, in New Kingston, on February 23.

New Chairman of CLA Wants Ganja Industry To Earn Maximum Benefits Globally
Published On: April 8th, 2021
Reforming the Cannabis industry into one which earns maximum benefits globally, is the goal of the newly appointed Chairman for the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), LeVaughn Flynn. He was announced as the new Chairman for this agency of Government on February 23, by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw. Mr. Flynn, who has written several articles advocating for the cannabis...
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Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda.

Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda.

ENDS Pilot Expands to St. James & Kingston this Weekend
Published On: April 1st, 2021
Following the commencement of the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) pilot project in Portmore, St. Catherine last weekend, the Government will be extending it to Montego Bay, St. James and Kingston on Friday, April 2. The pilot project in Portmore, St. Catherine will be extended to include grocery stores and pharmacies. The web-based ENDS is designed to enable the quick-service industry to continue...
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Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) President, Lloyd Distant Jr.

Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) President, Lloyd Distant Jr.

Business Leaders Call for Greater Adherence to COVID-19 Measures
Published On: March 30th, 2021
Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, Richard Pandohie, is urging greater adherence by more Jamaicans to the Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) infection prevention and control measures. He says this is imperative to stem the current surge in COVID-19 cases, which have spiraled past 36,000 with more than 530 deaths, and eventually flatten the local outbreak. Mr. Pandohie tells JIS...
Read More

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn.

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn.

Foundation Launches App To Assist MSMEs
Published On: April 15th, 2021
The Honey Bun Foundation has launched the Gapp App, a business diagnostic tool that will enable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to understand the areas of their business that require improvements. The application, which was launched virtually on Wednesday, April 14, will be available on Android and IOS app stores free of charge. It will make recommendations on how to fill the gaps identified...
Read More

Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart. ​

Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart. ​

Operators of MSMEs Encouraged to Create Pension Plans for Their Workers
Published On: April 12th, 2021
Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to learn more about creating pension plans for their employees. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Virtual Biz Zone’ session under the theme ‘The Importance and Benefits of Pensions for MSMEs’, Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart, said it is...
Read More

Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart. ​

Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart. ​

Contributing to a Pension Plan Provides Several Benefits
Published On: April 12th, 2021
Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart, says that there are many benefits from contributing to a pension plan including providing the contributor with a regular income upon retirement. She noted that there are many senior citizens, who are working longer because they do not have a pension plan. “The pension plan allows you to save so that when you get older...
Read More

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), welcomes newly appointed Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Mr. LeVaughn Flynn, at the offices of the Ministry, in New Kingston, on February 23.

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), welcomes newly appointed Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Mr. LeVaughn Flynn, at the offices of the Ministry, in New Kingston, on February 23.

New Chairman of CLA Wants Ganja Industry To Earn Maximum Benefits Globally
Published On: April 8th, 2021
Reforming the Cannabis industry into one which earns maximum benefits globally, is the goal of the newly appointed Chairman for the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), LeVaughn Flynn. He was announced as the new Chairman for this agency of Government on February 23, by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw. Mr. Flynn, who has written several articles advocating for the cannabis...
Read More

Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda.

Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda.

ENDS Pilot Expands to St. James & Kingston this Weekend
Published On: April 1st, 2021
Following the commencement of the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) pilot project in Portmore, St. Catherine last weekend, the Government will be extending it to Montego Bay, St. James and Kingston on Friday, April 2. The pilot project in Portmore, St. Catherine will be extended to include grocery stores and pharmacies. The web-based ENDS is designed to enable the quick-service industry to continue...
Read More

Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) President, Lloyd Distant Jr.

Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) President, Lloyd Distant Jr.

Business Leaders Call for Greater Adherence to COVID-19 Measures
Published On: March 30th, 2021
Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, Richard Pandohie, is urging greater adherence by more Jamaicans to the Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) infection prevention and control measures. He says this is imperative to stem the current surge in COVID-19 cases, which have spiraled past 36,000 with more than 530 deaths, and eventually flatten the local outbreak. Mr. Pandohie tells JIS...
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Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

We have, therefore, placed much energy and enthusiasm into the development of this website to provide timely information on the Ministry, our agencies and programmes.

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