The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce says several interim measures have been implemented to address the shortage of cement locally, one of which will see Jamaica receiving additional supplies this weekend. It says Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) has diverted a vessel, previously en route to the Bahamas to arrive in Jamaica on SaturdayContinue reading “Cement shipments coming amid local production challenges”
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MIIC takes action to stabilise cement supply and support key economic sectors
Kingston, Jamaica — The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) says it is moving to stabilise cement supply after heavy rainfall disrupted operations at Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL), affecting availability on the market. In a release on Thursday, the ministry said interim measures have been put in place as CCCL works to restoreContinue reading “MIIC takes action to stabilise cement supply and support key economic sectors”
Young Entrepreneurs Urged to Prepare for Opportunities Under NARRA
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging young entrepreneurs, including students, to prepare for business opportunities that will become available through the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). He made the call while addressing student innovators participating in the Know Your Numbers Competition at the University of Technology (UTech) Technology InnovationContinue reading “Young Entrepreneurs Urged to Prepare for Opportunities Under NARRA”
The MIIC Takes Action to Stabilise Cement Supply and Support Key Economic Sectors
Kingston, Jamaica: The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, wishes to advise the public that the continuous heavy rainfall across the island in recent weeks has resulted in operational challenges at Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) which has affected the supply of cement in the market. Interim measures have been swiftly implementedContinue reading “The MIIC Takes Action to Stabilise Cement Supply and Support Key Economic Sectors”
JCC Anti-Illicit Trade Forum 2026 – Senator Aubyn Hill – Remarks
Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, delivered the feature address on the topic “Direct Financial and Broader Economic Consequences of Illicit Trade: how illicit activity creates an uneven playing field, undercuts compliant businesses, and discourages investment and innovation across Jamaica’s key productive sectors.” at the JCC Annual Anti-Illicit Trade Forum heldContinue reading “JCC Anti-Illicit Trade Forum 2026 – Senator Aubyn Hill – Remarks”
Cannabis industry on a $10b high despite Melissa
Jamaica’s legal cannabis industry was valued at US$63 million, or more than J$10 billion, in 2025, up nearly two-thirds higher year-on-year, according to the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), which regulates the legal sector. The CLA’s figure reflects storm recovery of the eight-week cultivation cycle of the crop, Along with the value of its trade acrossContinue reading “Cannabis industry on a $10b high despite Melissa”
JIPO Commemorating World IP Day with Spotlight on Sports
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will commemorate World Intellectual Property (IP) Day with a dynamic slate of public activities, spotlighting the powerful intersection of IP and sports. Observed globally on April 26 under the auspices of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), IP Day 2026 will focus on the theme ‘IP and Sports: Ready,Continue reading “JIPO Commemorating World IP Day with Spotlight on Sports”
Seiveright urges college students to adapt in rapidly evolving world
Kingston, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, is urging university students to rethink traditional career paths and move with greater urgency, warning that the pace of global change is leaving outdated approaches in the dust. Addressing students at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campusContinue reading “Seiveright urges college students to adapt in rapidly evolving world”
Press Docket: UTech TIC Know Your Numbers Pitch Showcase (April 20, 2026)
Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill delivers his keynote remarks at the University of Technology’s Technology Innovator Centre ‘Know Your Numbers’ Pitch Showcase held at their Lecture Theatre on April 20, 2026. Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, delivered the keynote address at Utech Jamaica’s Technology Innovation CentreContinue reading “Press Docket: UTech TIC Know Your Numbers Pitch Showcase (April 20, 2026)”
NCB Launches $2 Billion SME Growth Fund Facility
National Commercial Bank Limited (NCB) has launched a $2 billion facility designed to provide access to financing to small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The NCB SME Growth Fund II is open to both new and existing NCB customers across Jamaica’s key growth sectors. Lauding the initiative during a luncheon at the AC Marriot Hotel inContinue reading “NCB Launches $2 Billion SME Growth Fund Facility”
