Stakeholders in the manufacturing and export sectors are optimistic that the economy will begin to rebound by September and are ready to invest in expanding their output. President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Richard Pandohie, tells JIS News that more than 40 per cent of the JMEA’s members believe that the economyContinue reading “Manufacturers And Exporters Optimistic About Economic Recovery By September”
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Gov’t Pursuing Partnerships To Maximize The Bamboo Industry’s Potential
The Government is looking to forge stakeholder partnerships aimed at maximizing the potential of Jamaica’s bamboo industry. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says discussions are underway with several overseas investors with a view to securing their support to expand the sector. Additionally, he said theContinue reading “Gov’t Pursuing Partnerships To Maximize The Bamboo Industry’s Potential”
Minister Dunn commends NPIC work in developing the MSME Sector
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Dr. the Honourable Norman Dunn has commended the work done so far by the National Planning Implementation Committee (NPIC) in realizing 23 per cent of its target in its first year of a 5-year programme to implement the MSME and Entrepreneurship Policy 2018. TheContinue reading “Minister Dunn commends NPIC work in developing the MSME Sector”
Jamaica and the region must develop strong quality Infrastructures
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, is urging Jamaica and the region to develop strong quality infrastructures built on metrology, standards and accreditation to improve and confirm the competence of conformity assessment activities performed by public and private sector laboratories, inspection bodies and certification bodies. The minister noted that with the impactContinue reading “Jamaica and the region must develop strong quality Infrastructures”
Minister Shaw Discusses Jamaica’s Investment Opportunities with Prisma Reports for Special Foreign Policy Magazine Feature
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw has informed Prisma Reports of several investment opportunities in Jamaica even as the country strategizes its economic recovery from the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking with Prisma reporter Marie Leclercq in a virtual interview today, Minister Shaw noted areas of investment appeal within the manufacturing, agri-business,Continue reading “Minister Shaw Discusses Jamaica’s Investment Opportunities with Prisma Reports for Special Foreign Policy Magazine Feature”
MoAF & MIIC partner to increase consumption of Jamaica Blue and High Mountain Coffees
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) and the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) have embarked on a drive to support the increased consumption of Jamaica Blue and High Mountain Coffees among its staff, agencies, and the wider society. Both MoAF and MIIC and have received a coffee machine from the Jamaica AgriculturalContinue reading “MoAF & MIIC partner to increase consumption of Jamaica Blue and High Mountain Coffees”
Minister Shaw Acknowledges the Third Annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw has lauded the efforts of local coffee stakeholders even as Jamaica and Japan mark the third annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Launched on January 9, 2019, Blue Mountain Coffee Day recognizes the relationship between Jamaica and its largest Asian coffee market and is intended toContinue reading “Minister Shaw Acknowledges the Third Annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day”
Research & training critical in expanding & developing Bamboo industry- Min Dunn
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, is asserting that research and training are critical to the development of the bamboo industry in Jamaica. “These are very important as we seek to develop this lucrative industry. This would give us the opportunity to accommodate a number of youngstersContinue reading “Research & training critical in expanding & developing Bamboo industry- Min Dunn”
Government Partners with Int’l Firms To Deliver Digital Marketing Solutions To MSMEs
The Government has partnered with two international firms to deliver digital marketing solutions and e-commerce opportunities to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The first partnership got under way in August 2019 with one entity, Kalou, a Google-affiliated small business online marketing solution. This initiative has resulted in increased online presence and access to resourcesContinue reading “Government Partners with Int’l Firms To Deliver Digital Marketing Solutions To MSMEs”
Gov’t Targets Manufacturing In COVID-19 Recovery
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is targeting the manufacturing sector as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) economic recovery strategy. He said that the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has identified areas for investment in agro-processing, cosmetics, packaging, medical cannabis or marijuana, personal and protective equipment (PPE) and medical disposablesContinue reading “Gov’t Targets Manufacturing In COVID-19 Recovery”
