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As the Government continues to strengthen the nation’s coronavirus (COVID-19) testing capabilities, Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, is assuring that only test kits approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness are being used in accredited medical testing facilities. “Currently inContinue reading “Only Approved COVID-19 Test Kits Being Used By Accredited Local Labs”

There is renewed enthusiasm within the Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector, following the recent announcement by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. The Hon. Nigel Clarke’s of the removal of the Customs Administration Fee (CAF) during his presentation in the opening of the 2021/2022 budget debate. The removal of the CAFContinue reading “Removal of CAF sparks renewed fervour in MSME sector”

On Monday, March 1, Mrs. Sancia Bennett Templer joined the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) as its new Permanent Secretary. Mrs.  Bennett Templer joins the MIIC from the Ministry of Justice, where she served as Permanent Secretary.  Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence, who had portfolio responsibilities for both MIIC and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries,Continue reading “Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce welcomes new Permanent Secretary”

Applications are now open for the project “Formalizing Operators in the Jamaican Agricultural & Fisheries Sector”. Click here for application form.

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn has commended the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) for making concerted efforts to improve its operational standards and to maintain and also gain international accreditation for its services. Addressing senior managers at the Gordon Town Road facilityContinue reading “Minister Dunn commends FSPID for pursuing ISO certification and improved accreditation for testing labs”

The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has welcomed the newly appointed chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Le Vaugh Flynn, and has tasked the chairman to move post-haste to improve the growth of the industry. Speaking at a virtual introductory meeting hosted by the Ministry today, Minister Shaw, whileContinue reading “Minister Shaw Welcomes New Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority – Tasks Board to Pick Up The Pace of Growth”

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is advising that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lincoln Allen, will demit office on February 28, 2021 having served the Authority for three (3) years after assuming the role of CEO on March 1, 2018. Under his leadership, the Authority has realized improved organizational efficiencies, increased stakeholders’confidence and seen theContinue reading “Transformation Was His Mission – CLA Bids Adieu to CEO Lincoln Allen”

After serving the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) for over five years, Hyacinth “Cindy” Lightbourne demits office. Ms. Lightbourne who is a noted Attorney-at-Law, is credited to have led the Authority since being appointed Chairman in 2016 to its full operationalisation in the 2020/2021 financial year. She was instrumental in leading the strategic direction of theContinue reading “CLA Lauds Outgoing Chairman – Hyacinth “Cindy” Lightbourne”

The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, yesterday applauded the contribution of five former employees of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) for their outstanding contribution to national development in a Virtual Renaming and Dedication Ceremony in their honour. Sections of the compound of the BSJ have been renamed to honourContinue reading “Minister Shaw Applauds the Contribution of Stalwarts of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in Renaming and Dedication Ceremony”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw today (Thursday, February 4) signed an agreement with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to initiate a project to formalize 100 Jamaican farmers and fisherfolk. The virtual signing ceremony took place at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston between Minister Shaw and ILO Director, Dennis Zulu. The 11-monthContinue reading “Govt/ILO sign agreement to develop the agricultural sector”