Natalie D’Oyen is Senior Director, MSME at Jamaica’s Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, leading national policy and programs to drive the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in innovation ecosystem development and entrepreneurship across the Caribbean and the United States, she has delivered transformative initiatives that strengthenContinue reading “Natalie D’Oyen “
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Dahlia Dwyer Hodelin
Dahlia Dwyer Hodelin currently serves as Principal Director of MSMEs, Industry, Emerging Sector & ISO at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce. She is a results-driven professional with more than a decade of leadership in enterprise growth, industry engagement, and national development. She holds a Distinction MBA in International Business and has built aContinue reading “Dahlia Dwyer Hodelin “
Margaret Freeman
Mrs. Margaret James-Freeman is a seasoned audit professional serving in the government sector. Her public service career began in 1994 at the Ministry of Mining and Energy, Mines and Geology Division, where she was assigned to the General Registry and Mining Registry for nine years. In 2003, she transitioned to the Ministry of Agriculture andContinue reading “Margaret Freeman”
Martin Philips
Martin Philips is an international trade specialist with almost 20 years of experience in policy and driving economic growth. He has done so by working across a range of public bodies, locally and regionally, in critical areas of international trade policy, including Rules or Origin, Market Access, Trade Compliance Procedures and regulations and business andContinue reading “Martin Philips”
Daneille O’Neil
Miss Daneille O’Neil is an Information Systems and Data Protection professional. Miss O’Neil holds a Master’s of Science in Information Systems Management and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. Her degrees are fortified with certifications in Fortinet; Systems Auditing; Controls and Assurance; and Privacy Law and Data Protection. She is expanding her expertise as anContinue reading “Daneille O’Neil”
Rashawn Morgan
Miss Rashawn Morgan has over a decade of experience in the government service. Since September 2023, she has served as the Director of Public Procurement in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC). Miss Morgan started her professional career at the Ministry of Transport and Mining in the Secretarial field in the Procurement UnitContinue reading “Rashawn Morgan”
Damian Clarke
Damian Clarke is an ICT infrastructure manager with over a decade of experience in ministerial government service. He currently holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computing with Management Studies (Data Communications Major) and Master’s of Science degree in Information Systems Management as an IT Project Management Major. Mr. Clarke worked at the Westmoreland MunicipalContinue reading “Damian Clarke”
Omar Chedda, JP
Mr Omar Chedda is a Development Specialist for investment, international trade, energy, environment, and small business development. In his current role at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Mr Chedda is responsible for guiding the development of appropriate policies and programmes to expand investments and maximise their benefits in collaboration with stakeholders. Mr Chedda,Continue reading “Omar Chedda, JP”
Yvette Sutherland-Reid
Yvette Sutherland-Reid is an Attorney-at-Law who was admitted to practice at the Jamaican Bar in 2004. She began her career at the private bar where she gained experience in Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, and Family Law, before transitioning to the public service where she has served with distinction for over a decade. She currently holdsContinue reading “Yvette Sutherland-Reid”
Dwayne Haynes, JP
Mr. Dwayne Haynes is a senior government technical administrator and advisor. He was appointed Principal Director, Programme Management & Technical Coordination in the Office of the Permanent Secretary in March 2026. He previously served as the Senior Director, MSME Division and previously served in the capacity as Director of Technical Co-ordination & Monitoring in theContinue reading “Dwayne Haynes, JP”
