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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, has lauded Jamaica’s upward move in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2020 ranking. The Report disclosed that Jamaica’s ranking has moved from 81st to 72nd in 2020, ranking 7th among the eighteen economies in Latin American and the Caribbean, and performingContinue reading “Minister Dunn lauds Jamaica’s move in the Global Innovation Index 2020 ranking”

Jamaica’s manufacturing sector has made an invaluable contribution to the  nation’s economic and social development. Many of our local large and medium sized manufacturers have their genesis as small home-based operations that  created employment and empowerment for many.    The manufacturing sector currently employs approximately 79,000 and  contributes 8.6% to GDP. The link between manufacturingContinue reading “MIIC Celebrates National Manufacturers’ Month 2020”

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, says that employee engagement must become priority in every organization. “We are living in a new normal, therefore, employee engagement must be placed at the centre of our aspirations, as a country, to increase productivity, economic growth and development,” said MinisterContinue reading “Employee engagement must be priority in organizations, says Minister Dunn”

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), along with farmer from New Works, Westmoreland, Pamela Robinson (second right), at the handover of water tanks at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Parish Office in Llandilo, Westmoreland, on October 8. Others from left are Central Westmoreland Member of Parliament, George Wright, and RADA Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thompson.Continue reading “Tanks handed over under the Ministry’s Production Incentive Programme”

 Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right) responds to questions from farmers and other stakeholders as he continues his islandwide listening tour. He is joined by Rural Agricultural Development Authority Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thompson. 

The Ministry joins in saluting all our egg farmers on World Egg Day! Click HERE to learn why you should consume more eggs.

The Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries and Industry, Investment and Commerce have welcomed the news that Nestlé Jamaica is partnering with Stoneleigh Coffee to process locally, package and market, 100 percent Jamaican coffee for the  premium markets here and abroad.  “This significant development represents Nestlé’s entry into coffee manufacturing in Jamaica and we are confidentContinue reading “Nestle/Stoneleigh Coffee Deal: Great Fillip to Industry”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon Audley Shaw (centre), along with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn (right) in discussion with (from left) Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Imega Breese McNab; President, JMEA, Richard Pandohie; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Michelle Parkins, during an introductoryContinue reading “Minister Shaw discusses issues/challenges being faced by the manufacturing and export sectors”

To our Valued Customers: Please be advised that the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is currently experiencing technical difficulties with the phone lines at its corporate Office located at Hope Gardens, Kingston 6. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and kindly ask for your patience as we work to resolve the matter.  

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has committed to eliminating the remaining backlog of permit applications by Friday, October 9, 2020. This was disclosed by the Trade Board following a meeting with representatives of the TBL and the Jamaica Electronic Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) team at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday, October 6,Continue reading “Trade Board Limited to eliminate the backlog of permit applications by Oct 9”