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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Ministry is committed to the implementation of the National Five-year Global Digital Services Strategy, to expand the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. The strategy, which is to be taken to Cabinet shortly, will facilitate promotion of the sector, enable training of students in newContinue reading “Cabinet To Receive Strategy To Expand BPO Industry”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has reiterated that subsistence farmers will play a key role in the development of the local cannabis industry. “Jamaica has some of the most experienced and knowledgeable local cannabis farmers, who have been growing high-grade ganja for decades. As the industry develops, there will be increasedContinue reading “Subsistence Farmers Will Help Fill Demand In Cannabis Industry”

First out the door to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has embarked on a strategic growth plan for its Jamaica operations, breaking ground for two multibillion-dollar resort investments here. A third resort, the former Jewel Runaway Bay, is to be demolished, rebranding under the family-themed Beaches. On Wednesday, the Jamaican family-ownedContinue reading “Sandals Resorts makes groundbreaking move”

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, along with the Minister of State the Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn and the MIIC team, convened a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Tian Qi, Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Mr. Fan Jianghoug and members of their Economic &Continue reading “Strengthening Partnerships with China for Economic and Investment Cooperation in Bamboo and emerging industries”

The annual observation of Workers’ Week signifies the importance of highlighting the historic contribution of the labour movement and workers’ rights to national development. Our predecessors have struggled, endured and fought hard-won battles to ensure every Jamaican can enjoy greater bargaining rights, improved working conditions and a more harmonious working relationship between workers and employers. Continue reading “WORKERS’ WEEK 2021”

The Hon. Audley Shaw Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce yesterday debated the Trade Marks Act in the House of Representatives which was tabled in Parliament on April 13, 2021. During his address the Minister stated “I am pleased that the Trade Mark Amendment Bill is finally, before Parliament, and look forward to greater protectionContinue reading “Tabling THE TRADE MARKS (AMENDMENTS) ACT – House of Representatives”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw this morning delivered remarks at the GII Webinar – On Innovation & Economic Resilience: Opportunities for Jamaica. The webinar was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and CommerceContinue reading “Jamaica ranked 72nd on the Global Innovation Index 2020”

The Government will be advancing the National Sourcing Policy to rebalance shortfalls in the impact of Foreign Direct Investment on economic growth in Jamaica. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, gave this update during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate at the Sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (MayContinue reading “Government To Advance National Sourcing Policy”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will be harnessing opportunities to advance the trade sector. This was noted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley haw, during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 11. “Several significant initiatives and programmes were mobilised to realign our strategic prioritiesContinue reading “Industry Ministry To Advance Trade Sector”

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has earmarked $1 billion to fund the ‘Go Digital’ initiative, being spearheaded by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) to support small businesses. Speaking in the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House on May 11, under the theme ‘Overcoming Challenges: Recovering Stronger and Faster’, Portfolio Minister, Hon. AudleyContinue reading “$1 Billion Allocated For ‘Go Digital’ Initiative To Support Small Businesses”