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Despite more than a decade of reforms aimed at legitimising Jamaica’s cannabis industry, traditional ganja farmers continue to face harassment and heavy-handed police raids, according to the head of the Ganja Growers and Producers Association of Jamaica, who argues that little has changed for cultivators on the ground.Speaking to The Gleaner at the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremonyContinue reading “Ganja farmers rail over raids – Despite cannabis reforms, growers still facing police harassment, claims association head | News | Jamaica Gleaner”

Delano Seiveright, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, addresses delegates during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, St James, on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Albert Ferguson photo) Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, is urging Jamaicans overseas to move beyondContinue reading “Diaspora Conference | Seiveright urges diaspora to move beyond remittances”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address during the New Testament Church of God Kingdom Builders Business Expo, held in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on July 11. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging more micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)Continue reading “MSMEs Urged to Take Advantage of Set-Aside Procurement Programme”

Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright (centre), is flanked by (from left) mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby; Member of Parliament for St Andrew South Eastern Julian Robinson; Peta-Gaye Simpson, vice-president of real estate, Sagicor Group Jamaica; and Sam Cooper, managing director, Pan Jamaica Property Company, during a meetingContinue reading “New Kingston boost – Government agencies and private sector join hands to improve conditions in key business district”

From left: Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce. WESTERN BUREAU:Traditional cannabis cultivators and prospective investors are being warned to guard against scams, misinformation and false promises as Jamaica’s regulated medicinal cannabis industry continues to expand.Delano Seiveright, the state minister in theContinue reading “SCAM ALERT FOR GANJA GROWERS”

State Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says the Cannabis Licensing Authority’s islandwide Special Cannabis Permit Road Tour is another step on the mission to create opportunities for investors in the local cannabis industry. Speaking at the launch of the road tour in Newell, St. Elizabeth last Friday, Minister Seiveright said the roadContinue reading “Special Cannabis Permit Road Tour a step to creating investor opportunities – Seiveright”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses the launch of the Cannabis Permit Road Tour, at the Newell High School in St. Elizabeth on July 10. Jamaica is expanding access to its rapidly growing cannabis sector with a nationwide Cannabis Permit Road Tour, State Minister in theContinue reading “Cannabis Permit Road Tour to Broaden Participation in Sector”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses the launch of the Special Cannabis Permit Road Tour at the Newell High School in St. Elizabeth, on July 10. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, has described Government’s reform of theContinue reading “State Minister Says Reform of Cannabis Industry is Deliberate and People-Friendly”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill Photo: Contributed Speaking at the Christmas in July event held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, called on Jamaican companies to, rather than create demand, meet demand at scale Below is his full address:  I am pleasedContinue reading “Jamaican beauty industry generates US$250 million annually – Minister Aubyn Hill “

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill delivers keynote address during the New Testament Church of God Kingdom Builders Business Expo 2026, held in Old Harbour, St. Catherine on Saturday (July 11). Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging entrepreneurs to utilise the services offered byContinue reading “Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Utilise Services Offered By Government Agencies”