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April 2020
 

18 April 2020

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), along with President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence (right), look at farm produce on display at the Ministry's Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew. Occasion was the virtual launch of Farmer's Month at the Ministry on Thursday (April 9).

Minister Shaw Announces $100-Million Programme To Ramp Up Food Production

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 18 Apr 2020    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Ministry is spending some $100 million on a programme aimed at mitigating the impact of drought on farmers and to gain at least a five-per cent growth in food production. He said the programme will be carried out over a 12-month period, targeting the planting of vegetables, fruits, condiments, roots and tubers as well as the rearing of small ruminants. “The programme will be implemented in critical parishes islandwide, targeting in excess of 13,000 farmers as the Ministry looks to stimulate growth. We have...


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President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards​.

JAMPRO Identifies Investment And Export Opportunities

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 18 Apr 2020    nicola.wint   
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), has identified several investment and export opportunities that can be pursued for national growth and development, after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The areas cited by the country’s investment and export promotion agency include: manufacturing, agriculture and agribusiness, logistics services, e-commerce, the global services sector (GSS) and other information technology (IT)-enabled services, healthcare and biotechnology, and renewable energy. Speaking at a digital press conference on April 9, President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, said the...


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Samples of masks produced by local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The MSMEs were guided in the production of the masks by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC).

Several MSMEs Making Face Masks

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 18 Apr 2020    nicola.wint   
Several micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have answered the Government’s call to provide innovative solutions in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) by producing protective face masks. Technical Services Manager, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Colin Porter, tells JIS News the Corporation has been working with its MSME clients to produce face masks using the recommended health and safety specifications. The production of the masks is being guided by the JBDC, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. “The JBDC was approached by the Ministry...


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Hon. Floyd Green, MP, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Industry State Minister Says Country Still Open For Business

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 18 Apr 2020    nicola.wint   
Jamaica is “still open for business”, even as the Government continues to prioritise the health and safety of its citizens. This is the message from State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. “Even with our emphasis and priority on keeping our citizens safe, ensuring that we take the decisions that are in the best interest of the health of our nationals, we have done so while ensuring that business can continue,” he said. The State Minister’s comments were made during the Jamaican American Youth Alliance (JAYA) ‘Young People Talk COVID-...


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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

Cut In Export Fees A Boost For Manufacturers – Floyd Green

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 18 Apr 2020    nicola.wint   
State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the 50 per cent cut in export-related fees and charges will enable more businesses to tap into the export market and boost Jamaica’s competitiveness internationally. The reduction in the fees came into effect on April 1. It was implemented by the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) and the Trade Board Limited. “With the 50 per cent reduction in those fees, a number of our companies will now be in a better position to export,” Mr. Green told JIS News. “More importantly, we’re...


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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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