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Minister Dunn commends NPIC work in developing the MSME Sector

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Dr. the Honourable Norman Dunn has commended the work done so far by the National Planning Implementation Committee (NPIC) in realizing 23 per cent of its target in its first year of a 5-year programme to implement the MSME and Entrepreneurship Policy 2018. TheContinue reading “Minister Dunn commends NPIC work in developing the MSME Sector”

Jamaica and the region must develop strong quality Infrastructures

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, is urging Jamaica and the region to develop strong quality infrastructures built on metrology, standards and accreditation to improve and confirm the competence of conformity assessment activities performed by public and private sector laboratories, inspection bodies and certification bodies. The minister noted that with the impactContinue reading “Jamaica and the region must develop strong quality Infrastructures”

Minister Shaw Discusses Jamaica’s Investment Opportunities with Prisma Reports for Special Foreign Policy Magazine Feature

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw has informed Prisma Reports of several investment opportunities in Jamaica even as the country strategizes its economic recovery from the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking with Prisma reporter Marie Leclercq in a virtual interview today, Minister Shaw noted areas of investment appeal within the manufacturing, agri-business,Continue reading “Minister Shaw Discusses Jamaica’s Investment Opportunities with Prisma Reports for Special Foreign Policy Magazine Feature”

MoAF & MIIC partner to increase consumption of Jamaica Blue and High Mountain Coffees

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) and the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) have embarked on a drive to support the increased consumption of Jamaica Blue and High Mountain Coffees among its staff, agencies, and the wider society. Both MoAF and MIIC and have received a coffee machine from the Jamaica AgriculturalContinue reading “MoAF & MIIC partner to increase consumption of Jamaica Blue and High Mountain Coffees”

Research & training critical in expanding & developing Bamboo industry- Min Dunn

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, is asserting that research and training are critical to the development of the bamboo industry in Jamaica. “These are very important as we seek to develop this lucrative industry. This would give us the opportunity to accommodate a number of youngstersContinue reading “Research & training critical in expanding & developing Bamboo industry- Min Dunn”

Minister Shaw Acknowledges the Third Annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw has lauded the efforts of local coffee stakeholders even as Jamaica and Japan mark the third annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Launched on January 9, 2019, Blue Mountain Coffee Day recognizes the relationship between Jamaica and its largest Asian coffee market and is intended toContinue reading “Minister Shaw Acknowledges the Third Annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day”

Government Partners with Int’l Firms To Deliver Digital Marketing Solutions To MSMEs

The Government has partnered with two international firms to deliver digital marketing solutions and e-commerce opportunities to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The first partnership got under way in August 2019 with one entity, Kalou, a Google-affiliated small business online marketing solution. This initiative has resulted in increased online presence and access to resourcesContinue reading “Government Partners with Int’l Firms To Deliver Digital Marketing Solutions To MSMEs”

JBDC Boss Lady Helping Entrepreneurs Become Tax Compliant

In 2016, Certified Public Accountant Serika Sterling decided to take the leap to start a business that would assist micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) in becoming tax compliant. Mrs. Sterling tells JIS News that she had recognised at the time that entrepreneurs were not able to take advantage of opportunities due to lack ofContinue reading “JBDC Boss Lady Helping Entrepreneurs Become Tax Compliant”

Gov’t Targets Manufacturing In COVID-19 Recovery

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is targeting the manufacturing sector as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) economic recovery strategy. He said that the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has identified areas for investment in agro-processing, cosmetics, packaging, medical cannabis or marijuana, personal and protective equipment (PPE) and medical disposablesContinue reading “Gov’t Targets Manufacturing In COVID-19 Recovery”

Senior Citizens Advised To Seek Help for Online Banking

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging senior citizens to request assistance to utilise the automated services and online platforms when banking. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, noted that the pandemic has resulted in financial institutions increasing the contactless services that they offer.Continue reading “Senior Citizens Advised To Seek Help for Online Banking”

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